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Yusufeli Dam, Türkiye’s tallest dam and the fifth highest in the world, has generated 3.1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity since 2024, contributing approximately 8.4 billion liras to the national economy. Built on the Çoruh…

Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye’s largest salt lakes, drew crowds over the weekend with its striking white salt layer and scenic landscape. Located between Ankara, Konya, and Aksaray, the lake is a major attraction for both nature lovers…

Kemaliye, a scenic district in Türkiye’s Erzincan province, draws nearly 50,000 visitors each summer—ten times its population—thanks to its historic charm, natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor sports. Listed as a “cittaslow” (quiet city),…

Sarıhacılar, a 15-household village in Akseki, Antalya, welcomed nearly 50,000 foreign tourists in the first half of the year. Known for its 800-year history and location on the Silk Road, the village features 300–400-year-old…

Çakırgöl Lake, located at 2,553 meters in the mountains of Gümüşhane, northeastern Türkiye, offers breathtaking views shaped by glacial history. Accessible only in summer and about 50 km from Gümüşhane city center, the lake…

Students at Ankara Demetevler Girls Anatolian Imam Hatip High School created an 8 m² “Jerusalem Corner” using 1-centimeter stones to show solidarity with Palestine. Led by teacher Hacer Öztürk, the project carries the message: “If…

New footage has revealed the extent of the damage to the “Glass Building” on the Iran Broadcasting Corporation (IRIB) campus, which was targeted by Israel in its June 16 airstrike on Tehran. The explosion left much of the structure…

Located in Adana’s Ceyhan district, the medieval Yılankale castle continues to captivate visitors with its architectural grandeur and rich legends. Built by King Levon I during the Cilician Kingdom, the castle was once a military…

In Gümüşhane’s Dumanlı Village, 38 nature lovers from GÜDAK took part in a 14-kilometer nature walk along the "Lost Santa Road" through the Santa Ruins. Amid fog, drizzle, bird sounds, and blooming flowers, participants followed…

As Iran closes its airspace due to ongoing clashes with Israel, Iranian citizens in Türkiye are returning home by land. The Gurbulak Border Gate in Ağrı has seen a sharp rise in Iranian travelers, with long lines forming. Passenger…