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Türkiye’s Pamukkale Draws Surge of Asian Tourists
Pamukkale in Denizli, Türkiye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to attract thousands of visitors, with a marked rise in tourists from South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Favorable weather has boosted activity as visitors…
A Turkish Teacher’s Journey from Bulgaria’s Forced Migration to Türkiye
Vildan Yılmaz, an 88-year-old retired teacher who came to Türkiye from Bulgaria during the 1989 forced migration, reflected on her teaching career and the meaning of Teachers' Day. Despite undergoing surgery and chemotherapy in…
Tourists Flock to Switzerland’s Alps for Stunning Views
The Alps, stretching across Central Europe, continue to attract visitors with their dramatic landscapes and high-altitude views. Switzerland’s Matterhorn, rising to 4,478 meters, remains one of the region’s most visited peaks.…
Salt Flats Draw Visitors to Türkiye’s Lake Tuz
Unique salt formations created by the receding waters of Lake Tuz in central Türkiye are attracting growing numbers of visitors and photographers. The natural structures, especially visible near Aksaray’s Eskil district, have gone…
Eight-Century-Old Inn in Türkiye Left in Ruins
The 800-year-old Çınçınlı Sultan Inn in Saraykent, Yozgat, Türkiye, is drawing attention in its severely damaged state. Built in 1240–1241 on the historic Silk Road, the inn has largely collapsed, with its walls stripped and its…
Dense Fog in Eastern Türkiye Forms Striking Scenes
Thick fog settled over the city of Elazığ in eastern Türkiye, reducing visibility to about 5 meters in some areas. A cloud layer formed over the city, creating striking views as sunlight broke through the mist. Drone footage…
Tourists Flock to Tortum Waterfall in Türkiye During Autumn
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum, Türkiye’s largest and Europe’s third largest, has seen a surge in visitors as autumn draws in nature enthusiasts and tourists. Crowds gathered to photograph the waterfall and enjoy its seasonal scenery.…
Sarajevo Mother Demands Justice for Foreign “Sniper Tourists”
Sarajevo mother Dženana Sokolović, who lost her unborn child and 7-year-old son Nermin Divović to a sniper shot in 1994, has condemned foreigners who allegedly paid Serb forces to shoot civilians for entertainment during the Bosnian War.…
Gaza Residents Repair Old Banknotes Amid Severe Cash Shortage
With most banks destroyed in Israel’s attacks and new currency blocked from entering Gaza, residents are repairing torn and worn-out banknotes to keep them in circulation.
Displaced resident Ahmed al-Kafarna said he began fixing his own…
Families of Sarajevo Victims React to Foreign “Sniper Tourism”
Fikret Grabovica, head of the Association of Families of Children Killed During the Siege of Sarajevo, said families were “shocked” to learn that foreigners allegedly paid Serb forces to shoot civilians, including children, during the…