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KRG Locals Welcome PKK Disarmament Call as Step Toward Peace
The PKK's announcement that it will begin disarmament on Friday after over 40 years of armed conflict has received a mixed but largely hopeful reaction in Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). While some remain cautious, many…
TCG Gelibolu: Türkiye’s Powerhouse Frigate Ready for NATO Duty
One of Türkiye’s largest and most advanced warships, the Gabya-class frigate TCG Gelibolu (F-493), is preparing to join NATO’s Standing Naval Force. Known for its versatile combat capabilities, the 138-meter frigate plays a key role…
Nigerian Toddler Saved by Liver Transplant in Türkiye
A Nigerian child suffering from liver failure was given a second chance at life in Türkiye. Mercy Adesuwe Etemini, a 2-year-old from Nigeria, underwent a successful liver transplant in Antalya after being diagnosed with biliary…
Yusufeli Dam Brings in Over $200 Million for Türkiye
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…
Visitors Flock to Salt-Covered Lake Tuz in Türkiye
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…
Cliffside House Becomes Symbol of Türkiye’s Hidden Gem Kemaliye
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),…
Antalya’s 800-Year Old Village Attracts 50,000 Tourists
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…
Türkiye’s High-Altitude Çakırgöl Lake Offers Stunning Summer Scenery
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…
Turkish Students Build ‘Jerusalem Corner’ with 80,000 Stones
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…
Damage to Iranian State TV Building From Israel’s Strike Revealed
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…