A forest fire that erupted on August 7 in Kosovo’s Shar Mountains National Park is steadily advancing toward the popular touristic village of Prevalla. Due to the rugged terrain, fire trucks have been unable to reach the area, hindering firefighting efforts. Over 20 firefighters, supported by local police, are working to control the blaze. […]
Gökpınar Lake, which is considered one of the clearest waters in the world despite its depth of 17 meters in the steppe of Sivas, has become a favorite spot for local and foreign tourists. “It has a wonderful nature; everything is beautiful. When we look for places to visit in Sivas, this is the first […]
Türkiye has sent two firefighting planes and a helicopter to Greece to assist in battling the ongoing wildfires near Varnava, close to the capital, Athens. The fires, fueled by strong winds, have spread across the Attica region. Following an offer of assistance from Türkiye, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan communicated to the Greek government that […]
The sunset formed a stunning view over the Ani Archaeological Site in Gazi Kars, one of the most important tourism regions of Kars province in Türkiye, yesterday evening. Sultan Alp Arslan conquered the Ani Castle in 1064, opening the gates of Anatolia to the Turks.
The Turkish Armed Forces have secured a remarkable victory at the “8th European Best Sniper Team Competition,” organized by the U.S. Army’s European and African Command in Germany. Held at the Hohenfels Training Center from August 4-12, 2024, the competition featured 36 teams from 19 countries, including the USA, France, Germany, and others. Turkey […]
A deadly wildfire near Varnava, 35 kilometers north of Athens, has claimed a woman’s life and destroyed 100,000 decares of land. The fire, which started on Sunday, continues to spread, with efforts to control it involving 702 firefighters, 199 fire trucks, 35 aircraft, and additional volunteers and military personnel. International support has been mobilized, […]
A building where several families lived in a slum area in Caracas, Venezuela, collapsed yesterday. According to authorities, the incident resulted in the deaths of 6 people and the wounding of 22 more. Teams continue searching the area for survivors.
The 5.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Hama region of Syria at 23:56 local time yesterday was also felt in Gaziantep and Hatay in Türkiye. Citizens who felt the earthquake quickly took to the streets with fear. Eleven Turkish cities, including Hatay and Gaziantep, and some border Syrian regions were greatly affected by the two […]
In the deep canyons of Kemaliye, Erzincan, a thousand-year-old tradition continues through the unique door knockers that adorn local homes. Dating back to the Ottoman period, these knockers served a practical purpose: different sounds indicated whether a visitor was male or female. A deep sound meant a man was at the door, while a […]
Ukrainian Chief of General Staff Oleksandr Syrsky announced that Ukrainian forces have gained control of about 1,000 square kilometers in Russia’s Kursk region. The offensive, which began on August 6, continues. Meanwhile, Russia’s Kursk Governor reported that Ukrainian troops have taken control of 28 villages and that 121,000 people have been evacuated, with 59,000 more […]