The Ankara-Tatvan Touristic Train embarked on its second journey, promoting regional tourism and cultural heritage. Departing from Ankara with key stops in Elazığ and Sivas, the 1,262-kilometer journey to Tatvan, Bitlis, lasts 28 hours and accommodates 160 passengers, primarily Istanbul University students. Minister of Transport Abdulkadir Uraloğlu and Bitlis Governor Erol Karaömeroğlu attended the send-off. Students expressed excitement about their first train journey and the opportunity to explore historical sites in Bitlis, Tatvan, Ahlat, and Adilcevaz
Following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, regional tensions have escalated, drawing attention to strategic military sites, including Türkiye’s Incirlik Air Base in Adana. Despite heightened alert expectations, local sources reported no unusual military activity or movements at the NATO facility. The base remains calm as developments in the Middle East continue to unfold.
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