The people of the Turkish city Kahramanmaraş, who experienced a heartbreaking devastation due to two severe earthquakes on February 6, 2023, celebrated the 104th anniversary of the recapture of their city from the French and Armenian forces in Turkish War of Independence 1919. The demonstrations started with the singing of the national anthem and continued […]
Passengers on board the ferry that connects Istanbul and Bursa encountered a tense situation as strong winds caused significant waves, leading to moments of panic. The ferry’s occupants were urged to “stay calm” through repeated announcements as the vessel navigated through the challenging conditions. Passengers documented the turbulent experience, capturing the intensity of the waves […]
Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addressed the issue of NATO’s unity, dismissing the idea of it being an ‘à la carte’ military alliance. He specifically responded to former US President Donald Trump’s earlier statements suggesting that NATO protection could be conditional based on financial contributions. Borrell emphasized […]
Turkey’s inaugural astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, concluded his 21-day space mission, returning from the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Ax-3 team. Gezeravcı conducted 13 scientific experiments during his stay, landing off the coast of Florida, USA, with the Dragon capsule. Following an observation period, a welcome ceremony was organized at Esenboğa Airport in […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that the number of people killed in the attacks carried out by Israeli warplanes at night on the city of Rafah next to the border with Egypt, where 1.5 million Palestinians took refuge, increased to 67. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the military operation planned by […]
The morning fog in Elazığ, Türkiye, transformed the landscape around Hazar Lake in Sivrice district into a mesmerizing spectacle. With visibility reduced to 3 meters in some areas, the district center vanished in the sea of fog, offering picturesque views captured by drones. As the sun broke through, Hazarbaba Mountain emerged, contrasting with the […]
The number of visitors to Ihlara Valley, the 2nd largest canyon valley in the world, located in Aksaray province of Türkiye, is increasing every year. In 2023, the valley, which mesmerizes visitors not only with its structural beauty but also with the hundreds of plants and animals and 105 churches, was visited by 600,000 people. […]
Palandöken Ski Center, described as a ‘rising star’ of among winter tourism areas in Türkiye, has become a favorite spot for paragliding enthusiasts. Dragon Hill, a hill on the Palandöken Mountain that is suitable for the paragliding sport thanks to its tallness and convenient stages, offers an incredible view to paragliders with its white mountain […]
Sivas resident Ömer Çiftçi displayed an unusual but heartwarming effort to save his 4-day-old calf, which fell ill from the cold. Transporting the ailing calf in the trunk of his car, Çiftçi took it to the veterinarian for treatment. The calf received serum and basked in the sun during the unusual trip. The touching scene […]
Israel launched an attack on Rafah in the Gaza Strip, claiming to rescue two hostages, aged 60 and 70. The IDF, intelligence service, and police conducted a joint operation, successfully extracting the hostages from a building in Rafah. The rescued individuals were brought to the hospital, and their condition is reported to be good. […]