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Ski Season Starts in Handüzü Plateau, Türkiye
The ski season has started at the ski resort, which is preferred a lot due to its proximity to the city and its view of other plateaus such as Çağrankaya and Kandemirler in the region, at an altitude of 1800 meters in Handüzü Plateau in…
Retired Turkish Teacher Turns Silkworm Hobby into Global Business
Gülfer Keskin, a retired mathematics teacher from Izmir, Türkiye, turned her passion for silkworm farming into a successful business producing silk shawls, kimonos, and other items. Starting as a hobby after retirement, Keskin now…
Jellyfish Swarms Invade Istanbul’s Strait
Swarms of jellyfish have inundated Istanbul’s strait due to pollution and wind, covering the waters near historical mansions. Aerial footage revealed the extent of the invasion, sparking concerns over marine pollution.
Zafer Murat…
Salt-Cooked Turkish Coffee Gains Popularity
Turkish coffee cooked in Çankırı’s famous rock salt is drawing significant attention for its unique flavor. Prepared using salt extracted from a Hittite-era salt cave, this coffee is roasted in a sand-salt mixture heated to 350°C,…
Long Truck Queues at Turkish-Bulgarian Border
Thousands of trucks have been stranded for four days at the Kapıkule and Hamzabeyli border gates in Edirne, Türkiye, due to a system update for the new transit information system (NCTS-P5). At Hamzabeyli, the queue has…
Enchanting View Forms in Harami Plateau as Autumn Arrives
Harami Plateau in the Almus district of Tokat, Türkiye, has become an area resembling paintings with all the shades of yellow and green following the arrival of autumn.
“This is truly a magnificent place. I have visited many districts of…
Turkish Nature Park Welcomes Autumn
In Adana's Kozan district, Atatürk Park, home to the historic Roman Bridge and flour mill, is displaying vibrant autumn hues. The park’s yellow and red leaves create a stunning landscape, drawing admiration from visitors.…
Turkish Returnee Gains Attention with Traditional Attire
After living 53 years in Germany, Hasan Özdaş returned to Türkiye and now captures public attention in Eskişehir with his traditional clothing and 20-year unshaved moustache. Embracing the style he remembered from his…
Truck Backlog at Türkiye-Georgia Border Blocks Traffic
Heavy truck congestion at Türkiye’s Sarp Border Gate with Georgia, the main route to the Caucasus and Central Asia, is causing significant delays. Trucks, waiting to cross into Georgia from Artvin, have lined the Black Sea…
Ottoman-Era Fez Factory in Türkiye Awaits Revival
The historic Dinkhane factory in Başiskele, Kocaeli, established in 1832 to strengthen the durability of Ottoman fezzes, now stands in ruins. Originally set up under Sultan Mahmud II to process fezzes produced at Istanbul’s…