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Restrictions Imposed at Iran-Türkiye Border Gate
Amid escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, crossings at the Esendere Border Gate in Yüksekova, Hakkari, eastern Türkiye, have been restricted. Following a closure decision on the Iranian side at the Urmia-Sero crossing,…
Snowfall Turns Cappadocia’s Fairy Chimneys White in Türkiye
Heavy snowfall in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s top tourist destinations, transformed the region’s fairy chimneys and valleys into a postcard-like winter landscape. The snow-covered rock formations and historic sites,…
Artist Turns Dusty Car Windows Into Art in Antalya, Türkiye
Alper Kocabıyık, a hearing-impaired painter living in Aksu district of Antalya, southwestern Türkiye, transforms dusty car windows into detailed artworks. A Fine Arts High School graduate who has been painting since…
Restrictions Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in East Jerusalem
Ramadan began quietly in occupied East Jerusalem, where Israeli restrictions limited decorations and access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Authorities imposed a 10,000-person quota for Friday prayers and tightened entry from the West Bank,…
Waterfall Revives in Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa, Türkiye
A long-dry waterfall in Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa, western Türkiye, began flowing again after recent heavy rains and melting snow. The waterfall, cascading about 50 meters down the cliffs, created striking views at the…
Deer Spotted in Tuzla Forest in Istanbul, Türkiye
Deer filmed in the forested Akfırat area of Tuzla in Istanbul, northwestern Türkiye, drew public attention after the images spread on social media. Nature lovers visited the area to observe the animals living in a protected section…
Truck Driver Rescues Injured Lynx in Türkiye
A truck driver stopped to help an injured lynx in the Hafik district of Sivas, central Türkiye, after noticing the animal on the roadside. Servet Solmaz, who was traveling from Gaziantep to Trabzon, called local authorities and waited with…
Sea of Fog Covers Kastamonu in Türkiye
Dense morning fog blanketed Kastamonu in northern Türkiye, reducing visibility to as low as 20 meters in some areas and prompting drivers to proceed cautiously. The thick layer created a “sea of fog” over the city center, producing…
Snow Covers Türkiye’s “Muş Pyramid”
The Mercimek Kale Mound, known as the “Muş Pyramid,” was blanketed in snow after heavy snowfall in Muş province in eastern Türkiye, creating striking winter views. Located along the Murat River, the mound’s pyramid-like shape stood…
Earthquake Survivor Mourns Family in Türkiye
A father who lost most of his family in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş returned to a family cemetery in Adana, southern Türkiye, at 4:17 a.m. to pray for his loved ones. Fatih Karaca survived because he was at work but…