Timeless Beauty: 300-Year-Old Stone and Wood Houses in Bitlis

Türkiye’s Hizan in Bitlis, is home to a captivating 300-year history of stone and wood houses that have defied time. These two- and three-story houses in Hizan, along with stone houses in nearby Uzuntaş village, are a unique attraction, drawing photographers, journalists, and tourists alike. The historical stone houses, nestled on slopes amid deep valleys, […]

Typhoon Koinu Strikes Taiwan, Leaving a Trail of Destruction

Typhoon Koinu struck Taiwan with destructive force, causing widespread damage. The Category 4 typhoon brought heavy rains and winds of up to 252 kilometers per hour to the Hengchun peninsula, resulting in 190 injuries. Orchid Island in the southeast witnessed vehicles being thrown by strong winds and fishing boats sinking. Major airlines and ferry services […]

Atleast 10 killed, Dozens missing after Flood in Northern India

A devastating flood in northern India, caused by heavy rains, has resulted in 10 fatalities and 22 injuries. Shockingly, the number of missing individuals has risen from 23 to 82, with search and rescue efforts hampered by a collapsed highway. Approximately 15,000 people in the region have been affected, and at least 8 major bridges […]

Swiss couple dies in Sardinia supercar tour

A tragic accident occurred during a supercar tour on Sardinia Island’s State Road 195 on October 2. The accident involved Ferrari and Lamborghini vehicles in a convoy. A Ferrari attempted to overtake, leading to a crash and fire that claimed the lives of a Swiss couple. The Lamborghini, struck by the Ferrari, also collided with […]

Hail Blankets Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA

Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA, experienced a hailstorm with hazelnut-sized hail. The roads were covered in a layer of white, making it difficult for drivers to move around. This unexpected hailstorm prompted drivers and pedestrians to capture the unusual weather phenomenon on their mobile phones.

Plastic Storage Site Fire continues in Croatia

A fire broke out at 00.40 local time in the plastic storage site of a factory owned by Drava International in the city of Osijek in eastern Croatia. As the flames grew larger, many fire brigades were dispatched to the region. Two firefighters were reported to have been injured. A large amount of plastic stored […]

Antalya Beaches Still Attract Many People Thanks To High Temperatures

Despite the weather getting cooler in many parts across Türkiye, with the beginning of October, the temperature in Antalya is still above 25 degrees. Due to the temperature reaching 30 degrees, the beaches in the popular tourist district continue to attract many locals and foreigners. “I came here to study, but I’m also enjoying a […]

2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Quantum Dot Breakthrough

The 2023 Nobel Prize winners in chemistry have been announced. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Moungi G. Bawendi, Columbia University Honorary Professor Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov from Nanocrystals Technology in New York have received the prestigious award for their groundbreaking work on the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. These tiny components […]

Türkiye’s Hidden Gem for Adventure Tourism: Koru Plateau

  A team in Kastamonu, Türkiye, led by Kastamonu University and Taşköprü Municipality, is creating an adventure route. They initially focused on the Araba district’s 33 plateaus and later expanded to Taşköprü. During their exploration of the Taşköprü district, they visited the beautiful Koru Plateau, where they unfurled the Turkish flag at the summit of […]

Waterspout Appears on Lake Van in Türkiye

A waterspout appeared in Türkiye’s Van province after heavy rain had intermittently continued since Sunday evening. Forming on Lake Van in the morning, the waterspout caused panic among citizens as it was visible from other coasts. The waterspout lasted approximately 3 minutes and disappeared without causing damage.