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Turkish Collector of 98-Year-Old Preserves Historical Artifacts
In Sakarya's Hendek district in Türkiye, 98-year-old Rüştü Çürüksulu has transformed his lifelong passion for collecting into a private museum-like display in his home. Since beginning his hobby in 1950, Çürüksulu has amassed 108…
Palmyra Hopes for Revival Post-Regime Era in Syria
Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, remains in ruins following ISIS attacks in 2015 that devastated iconic landmarks like the Temple of Bel and the Arc de Triomphe. Recaptured by regime forces with…
Assad Regime’s Military Aircraft Recorded at Hama Air Base in Syria
Dozens of loaded warplanes and helicopters used by the ousted Assad regime for years in Syria were recorded at the Hama Military Air Base.
“This is a military air base. This helicopter belonged to Assad’s special forces commander, Suheyl…
Türkiye Builds Advanced Warships for Pakistan with High Local Input
Türkiye is constructing four PN MILGEM warships for the Pakistani Naval Forces, utilizing 75% locally produced systems. Rear Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin, Commander of Istanbul Shipyard, highlighted the project as Türkiye's largest…
Hundreds Swim with Snowy Antalya Mountains in Background
Locals and tourists flocked Antalya's world-famous beaches, such as Konyaaltı Beach, as the air temperature rose to 22 degrees on the first day of the new year
“We picked Antalya as the best place to spend this holiday. We have been here…
Türkiye Earthquake Survivor Wishes for Bionic Arm in New Year
Halime Nuray Bağrıaçık, a mother from Hatay, Türkiye, who survived the devastating Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake, lost two of her daughters in the disaster and now fights for a new life with her 8-year-old daughter, Irem.…
Tourists Take Hot Air Balloon Rides in Cappadocia on First Day of the Year
Thousands of local and foreign visitors in the Cappadocia region, where the occupancy rate reached 100 percent on New Year's Eve, boarded hot air balloons on the morning of the first day of the new year.
"Today is the first day of the…
Syrians Enjoy Views from Reopened Mount Qasioun
After 15 years of closure under the Bashar Assad regime, Mount Qasioun in Damascus has reopened, drawing Syrian visitors eager to enjoy panoramic views of the capital. The site, once heavily restricted for its strategic…
Train Station in Türkiye Captivated in Winter
Benliahmet Train Station in Kars, Türkiye, known as an oasis in the steppe, captivates with its winter beauty. Transformed 55 years ago by Turkish State Railways (TCDD) workers who planted 20,000 pine saplings on 82 acres, the…
Sivas Grand Mosque Leaning Minaret to Be Restored
The iconic 8-century-old Sivas Grand Mosque minaret, known for its 117-centimeter slope resembling Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, will be preserved under a newly developed project. The structure, built in 1197 during the Anatolian…