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Last Master of Traditional Churn-Making in Tokat
Cemil Kuru, 65, has been handcrafting traditional butter churns (yayık), oven shovels, and floor tables in Tokat province of Türkiye for 50 years. Working alone in his small workshop, he is the last remaining master of…
Fog Transforms Bayburt Into a Winter Wonderland
Dense fog covering the mountains in Bayburt created a stunning fairy-tale landscape, captivating those who witnessed it. Drone footage captured the mesmerizing view in the early morning. With temperatures dropping to -13°C…
Saddler Living in Türkiye Keeps Tradition Alive
Veysel Karagöz, a 66-year-old saddler in Sivas, inner -astern Türkiye, is one of the last representatives of his fading profession. Having started at age 7, he has spent 59 years crafting and repairing horse equipment, now…
Confiscated Vehicles Left to Rot in Syria
Thousands of vehicles seized by the Assad regime in Syria were dismantled and abandoned in a military-controlled garage.
After the 2011 civil war, regime forces confiscated civilian vehicles, stripped them for parts, and left…
Türkiye’s Ani Ruins Draw Tourists in Winter
The Ani Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kars, Türkiye, continue to attract both local and international tourists. Known as the "City of 1001 Churches," the site features medieval churches, mosques, and city walls, offering…
Historic Site in Istanbul to Open as Archaeological Park
Plans to expand the Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district with new buildings have been abandoned. The site, located on the ruins of the Great Byzantine Palace, will be opened as an archaeological park under the…
Syrians Rebuild Lives After Assad’s Fall
Following the fall of the Bashar Assad regime, Syrians are returning to rebuild their war-torn homes. In Damascus' Zabadani district, one of the hardest-hit areas, residents are clearing the rubble and restoring their houses.…
Over 370,000 Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that more than 376,000 Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following Israeli withdrawals from key roads in the Netzarim Corridor.
The ceasefire has…
Fog Forms Stunning Views in Ankara
Morning fog in Ankara transformed the city into a picturesque landscape, with sunlight breaking through the mist creating postcard-like scenes. The high-altitude areas of Çankaya and Mamak were particularly enchanting, as…
Ammunition Depots Seized After Assad Regime’s Overthrow
Following the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria, large stockpiles of missiles, bombs, and mines prepared by regime forces were uncovered in Damascus. These weapons, reportedly intended for use against civilians,…