A passenger plane at Antalya’s Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport experienced a tire burst during landing but safely evacuated passengers. The Corendon Airlines flight from Cologne faced a brief panic, but the landing proceeded smoothly. The aircraft was moved to the apron for maintenance, with no injuries reported. Antalya Airport’s support is awaited for runway clearance, leading to flight cancellations and redirects for the day.
Kibyra Shines During Perseid Meteor Shower in Türkiye
The ancient city of Kibyra in Burdur’s Gölhisar district, historically known as the “city of gladiators,” offered a stunning backdrop during the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13. Renowned for its Roman-era structures and multi-layered history, Kibyra is on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List since 2016. Visitors were treated to views of the Odeon, Medusa mosaic, and monumental fountain, all set against the illuminated night sky over the Gölhisar Plain.
Deniz Kancı – Hüseyin Aksoy
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