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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…
Turkish ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Eyes Guinness World Record
Elazığ's unique Coffee Cup Museum in Türkiye, boasting over 6,000 coffee cups, has attracted 300,000 visitors since opening on October 29, 2023. The museum, launched by the Elazığ Tourism, Culture, and Promotion Association on Türkiye’s…
Istanbul’s Ayios Nikolaos Church Viewed From Air
The Ayios Nikolaos Church in Istanbul’s Topkapı district, originally built in honor of St. Nicholas, was restored during Sultan Mahmud II's reign thanks to donations from the local Muslim community. Historian Zafer Bilgi…
Turkish Woman Saves Premature Calf, Now a Household Mascot
Ankara farmer Şükran Sarıbıyık is nurturing a premature calf at home after a vet said it had little chance of survival. Born at 8 months, the calf, now a week old, has become a beloved mascot in Sarıbıyık’s household in the…
Autumn Colors Transform Eskişehir’s Porsuk Stream
As autumn settles in Eskişehir, Türkiye, vibrant yellows and greens have transformed the landscape along Porsuk Stream, creating picturesque, postcard-like views. The golden leaves falling around the Gökmeydan Neighborhood’s riverside have…