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Spring Beauty Draws Visitors to Çarpanak Island
Çarpanak Island in eastern Türkiye's Lake Van is attracting nature lovers and photographers with its springtime scenery. Covered in snow during winter, the island now features blossoming almond trees and active seagull nesting…
Golden Canola Fields Stun in Istanbul
Vast canola fields in Silivri, Istanbul, have drawn attention with their vibrant yellow hues. Grown intensively in Türkiye’s Thrace region, the fields were recently captured from the air, revealing striking landscapes set…
TRNC Presidential Complex to Open on May 3
The new Presidential Complex in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), built in Lefkoşa at a cost of 4.5 billion liras, will open on May 3. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to attend the ceremony. Modeled after Türkiye’s…
April Snow Transforms Uzungöl into Winter Wonderland
Uzungöl, a popular tourist destination in Türkiye’s Trabzon province, was blanketed in snow in April, creating striking winter scenes. Known for its lush greenery in summer, the area drew visitors who were surprised by the sudden…
Zurna Master Keeps 60-Year Craft Alive in Türkiye
In Gaziantep, 70-year-old Mesut Uz has been handcrafting zurnas—a traditional Turkish wind instrument—for six decades. Working from the historic Coppersmiths' Bazaar, Uz produces about 10 zurnas daily using dried apricot wood and…
Rare Inverted Tulips Bloom in Türkiye’s Sason Mountains
Inverted tulips, also known as "Crying Bride" flowers, are in bloom in the mountainous areas of Sason district in Batman, Türkiye. Found at altitudes over 2,800 meters, especially around Mount Mereto and Şilek Plateau, these rare…
Germany Raises Dog Taxes in 2025
Dog taxes across Germany increased in 2025, with some municipalities doubling their rates. In Landshut and Bocholt, taxes jumped from €30–€42 to €60–€84. Cities like Gütersloh now charge up to €120 annually.
The dog tax…
Aerial View Reveals Hidden Canyon in Türkiye
Kazıklı Ali Canyon in Niğde, Türkiye, known for its untouched nature, was captured in stunning aerial footage. Popular among trekkers, climbers, and photographers, the canyon features steep cliffs and a winding valley,…
New Insect Species Named After Turkish Scientist’s Wife
A new insect species was discovered during fieldwork in Kırşehir, Türkiye, and named "Emine" by zoologist Dr. Ersin Demirel after his wife. The insect belongs to the Cixiidae family, known as plant pests that transmit diseases between…
Turkish Couple Travels the World with Income from Farming
A couple from Türkiye’s Şırnak province has traveled to 40 countries across six continents over 16 years, funding their journeys through animal husbandry. Taybet and Feyzullah Artuç, inspired by a newspaper supplement in their…