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Turkish Returnee Gains Attention with Traditional Attire
After living 53 years in Germany, Hasan Özdaş returned to Türkiye and now captures public attention in Eskişehir with his traditional clothing and 20-year unshaved moustache. Embracing the style he remembered from his…
Truck Backlog at Türkiye-Georgia Border Blocks Traffic
Heavy truck congestion at Türkiye’s Sarp Border Gate with Georgia, the main route to the Caucasus and Central Asia, is causing significant delays. Trucks, waiting to cross into Georgia from Artvin, have lined the Black Sea…
Ottoman-Era Fez Factory in Türkiye Awaits Revival
The historic Dinkhane factory in Başiskele, Kocaeli, established in 1832 to strengthen the durability of Ottoman fezzes, now stands in ruins. Originally set up under Sultan Mahmud II to process fezzes produced at Istanbul’s…
Turkish ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Eyes Guinness World Record
Elazığ's unique Coffee Cup Museum in Türkiye, boasting over 6,000 coffee cups, has attracted 300,000 visitors since opening on October 29, 2023. The museum, launched by the Elazığ Tourism, Culture, and Promotion Association on Türkiye’s…
Istanbul’s Ayios Nikolaos Church Viewed From Air
The Ayios Nikolaos Church in Istanbul’s Topkapı district, originally built in honor of St. Nicholas, was restored during Sultan Mahmud II's reign thanks to donations from the local Muslim community. Historian Zafer Bilgi…
Turkish Woman Saves Premature Calf, Now a Household Mascot
Ankara farmer Şükran Sarıbıyık is nurturing a premature calf at home after a vet said it had little chance of survival. Born at 8 months, the calf, now a week old, has become a beloved mascot in Sarıbıyık’s household in the…
Autumn Colors Transform Eskişehir’s Porsuk Stream
As autumn settles in Eskişehir, Türkiye, vibrant yellows and greens have transformed the landscape along Porsuk Stream, creating picturesque, postcard-like views. The golden leaves falling around the Gökmeydan Neighborhood’s riverside have…
Türkiye’s Zigana Ski Resort Records Near-Freezing Cold
Zigana Gümüşkayak Ski Resort in Gümüşhane's Torul district has seen an abrupt shift from autumn to winter, now ranking as Türkiye's second-coldest location. The General Directorate of Meteorology recorded temperatures as low as…
Akkoyunlu-Era Cemetery Discovered in Türkiye
A cemetery dating back to the Akkoyunlu period has been uncovered in Muş’s Bulanık district in Türkiye. Following examinations by the Provincial Gendarmerie’s Environment and Nature Protection Team, steps are underway to…
Turkish Forces Guard Borders with High-Tech Surveillance
In Hakkari's Yüksekova district near the Iraqi border, Turkish forces, known as "border eagles," are vigilant at the Gevanakurki Base Area, a strategic post at 1,860 meters altitude. Equipped with advanced weapons, thermal…