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Güllaç, a traditional Ottoman dessert, remains a staple of Ramadan iftar tables in Türkiye due to its light and milky texture. Dessert master İbrahim Taşdemir highlighted the importance of milk, sugar, and rose water in its…

The production of kahke, a traditional treat of Ramadan and holiday tables in Kilis, has begun. Kahke master Ahmet Yeşilbahçeci, whose grandfather introduced the recipe to Kilis in 1970, continues the family tradition. "It has been passed…

A roe deer that fell into the sea while escaping from a dog attack and was drifting in the current was rescued by fishermen who sailed off the Hopa district of Artvin province, Türkiye last night. The roe deer was delivered to the Nature…

A stunning view formed in Dilkaya Reeds in Edremit district of Van province of Türkiye as its surface became covered in ice. Located at an altitude of 1660 meters, the reeds host dozens of bird species throughout the year. Şükrü…

The sunset formed a stunning view yesterday at the 13-square-kilometer frozen Lake Arin in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, Türkiye. "Our Lake Arin is a magnificent bird paradise. Our lake, known for its bird sounds in the summer, is…

In Bursa’s Emirsultan Neighborhood, Türkiye, drummers avoid playing during sahur due to long-standing rumors. Instead, young residents wake people up by shouting "Pilava pilava" and ringing bells. According to local…

The centuries-old tradition of firing cannons during iftar and sahur in Bursa’s historic Tophane district has been replaced with sound bombs due to environmental concerns. Firefighters from the Bursa Metropolitan Fire Department…

Asena Uykur, a firefighter in Ankara, Türkiye, was inspired to join the profession after being rescued from a house fire at age eight. The experience left a lasting impression, leading her to pursue firefighting in high school and…

Many people flocked to the beaches of Antalya in Türkiye following the increase in air temperatures with the arrival of March. "I love swimming, and that's why swimmers love Antalya the most. Moreover, since I am a racer, I do my…

Acelle and Sultanpınar plateaus, which have multiple ponds on them, in the Akyazı district of Sakarya province, Türkiye, have been completely covered in snow after heavy snowfall. "We are on the pond in Acelle Plateau, which is 1,150…