5th Stage of Cycling Tour of Türkiye Begins

The 5th stage of the 59th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye (Tour of Türkiye), which started on April 21, began in Bodrum Municipality Square. A total of 162 cyclists from 25 teams will cycle through the 177-kilometer parkour between Bodrum – Kuşadası. The winner of the Marmaris – Bodrum stage held yesterday was Tobias Lund […]

Commemoration of Çanakkale Land Wars with SOLOTÜRK Flight

  The 109th anniversary of the Çanakkale Land Wars was commemorated with the closing ceremony of the 57th Regiment Loyalty March at the Martyrs’ Monument. The event, attended by the Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, Çanakkale Deputy Governor Hakkı Uzun, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Senior Colonel Sadi Akman, Coast Guard Commander Coast […]

Gynandromorph Chicken-Rooster Shocks Owner

The half chicken and half rooster kept by the owner of a furniture factory in Bursa’s İnegöl district shocks those who see it. The right side of the one-year-old animal’s body, which was determined to be gynandromorph, has the characteristics of a chicken and the left side has the characteristics of a rooster. “We struggled […]

Russian Tourists in Türkiye’s Samsun After 3-Month

The Astoria Grande cruise ship, accompanied by 898 Russian tourists and a total crew of 1,336 people, docked at Samsun Port after a hiatus of three months. Departing from Amasra and resuming its tours, the ship made its second visit to Samsun on this journey, having last visited on January 18. The tourists, who had […]

Otter Spotted Stealing Fish near Tigris River

An otter, which is classified as ‘near extinction’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, was spotted stealing fish from a boat on a pond near the Tigris River in Türkiye’s Diyarbakır province. “I run a tea garden on the banks of the Tigris River. I have been catching fish in the Tigris River […]

Türkiye’s Phrygian Valley: A Visual and Historical Delight

  The Phrygian Valley, spanning Eskişehir, Kütahya, and Afyonkarahisar in Türkiye, is renowned for its picturesque scenery reminiscent of postcards. This historical region, steeped in Phrygian heritage with numerous churches and royal tombs, captivates visitors with its rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Photographers flock to the valley, particularly during the bustling summer months, to capture […]

Child Labor Plagues Adana’s Agricultural Sector

In Adana, where seasonal agricultural work attracts workers from other regions of Türkiye, children of agricultural laborers are missing out on education due to field work. Families from Şanlıurfa migrate to Adana for agricultural jobs, with children as young as Yusuf Şimşek (14) forced to work alongside their parents instead of attending school. Yusuf expresses […]

Desert Dust Covers Türkiye’s Thrace

Dust clouds that rose from the Libyan deserts have been covering Türkiye’s Thrace region for 3 days. Experts say the incident is expected to continue for a while and that mud rains may occur. Apart from reducing visibility, dust clouds also threaten people’s health, causing fatigue, headache and more.

Israel Bombs Near Red Crescent Community Center

The Israeli army carried out a bomb attack near the Palestinian Red Crescent Community Center in Deir al-Balah city of the Gaza Strip. The loss of life and property in the attack is not yet known. Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip have been continuing for 201 days.

Judas Trees Paint Istanbul with Spring Colors

  The blooming Judas trees are turning Istanbul into a picturesque scene, blending green, blue, and pink hues along the Bosphorus. These trees, known as spring’s heralds, are adorning the city with their elegant branches, creating postcard-worthy views from above. Their pink flowers, blooming between April and May, captivate the city’s residents and have inspired […]