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Man Receives Promised Car 40 Years After Uncle’s Pledge
In Türkiye, Sakarya, Mahmut Çınar, who was promised a car by his uncle 40 years ago if he completed his education, finally received the promised gift at the age of 50. As a child, Çınar often visited his uncle’s tire shop in…
77-Year-Old Shoemaker Keeps His Craft Alive in Türkiye
Mehmet Demiryürek, 77, has been repairing shoes in the Kapaklı district of Tekirdağ for nearly 60 years. Working from a small shop inside a coffeehouse, Demiryürek proudly continues his craft, which he says is fading in…
Sarcophagus of Roman Gladiator Discovered in Türkiye
During ongoing excavations at Ayasuluk Hill and St. Jean Monument in Selçuk, Izmir, archaeologists uncovered a Roman-era sarcophagus believed to date back to the 3rd century BC. The sarcophagus, which contains the remains…
Crow Becomes Mascot At Turkish Public Building
A crow has become the unofficial mascot of the Sivas Provincial Health Directorate in Türkiye, regularly accompanying staff to and from work. The bird, nicknamed Kömür meaning "Coal" in English, has formed a close bond with both…
Germany Reinforces Border Checks
Germany has reinstated border checks within the Schengen area to combat illegal immigration, following refugee attacks and the rise of the far-right. The checks target borders with several neighboring countries, including France,…
Hot Air Balloon Rides in Cappadocia Cancelled for Today
Hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia, which is on the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage List and one of Türkiye's important cultural tourism centers, have been cancelled due to the wind and rain that increased in the region in the…
Turkish Amateur Astronomer Captures ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse
Şenol Şanlı, a 57-year-old retiree from Bursa, Türkiye, captured the final lunar eclipse of the year, known as the ‘Super Blood Moon,’ using a homemade telescope he built in his basement. After retirement, Şanlı developed…
People Welcome Sun in Konyaaltı Beach
Many people welcomed the sun by swimming in the famous Konyaaltı Beach in the Antalya province of Türkiye, where many air temperature dropped to lower 20s in many other provinces.
The seawater temperature in the city was measured at 30…
Stunning Cedar Forests in Adana’s Feke District Captivate Viewers
The breathtaking view of the cedar forests in Aytepesi, located in Feke district, Adana, offers a stunning natural spectacle year-round. The dense cedar and tar forests create picturesque, postcard-like scenes, which have been…
GastroAntep Culture Road Festival Continues to Introduce Gaziantep’s Cuisine
The 6th GastroAntep Culture Road Festival, which started on September 13 in Gaziantep with the aim of introducing the city's registered recipes, like baklava, katmer, beyran, kebab and Antep pistachio, to all of Türkiye and the world,…