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Turkish Tailor Keeps a Fading Craft Alive
For 59 years, 71-year-old Ismail Keser has been meticulously stitching bespoke garments in the Turkish province of Çorum, dedicating his life to a profession that is steadily disappearing. Honored as the 2023 "Master Craftsman of…
Restored Suleymaniye Mosque to Reopen in Damascus
The historic Suleymaniye Mosque Complex in Damascus, a 16th-century Ottoman masterpiece designed by the legendary Architect Sinan, is set to reopen its main sections within a month following an extensive restoration. Abandoning past plans…
Breathtaking Sunrise Illuminates Historic Van
The eastern Turkish city of Van, a popular destination for international tourists, recently captivated onlookers with a breathtaking morning sunrise. As dawn broke, a vibrant display of red and orange hues transformed the sky into…
SOS Feature Saves Hikers in 10-Hour Rescue in Türkiye
Two hikers stranded in the mountains of Antalya, Türkiye, were safely recovered in a dramatic 10-hour rescue operation. After trekking through steep terrain in the Konyaaltı district to visit a natural pool they saw on social…
‘Zebra Mountains’ Emerge in Türkiye
As summer approaches in Türkiye's eastern province of Van, a stunning visual phenomenon has transformed the high-altitude landscape. The partial melting of winter snow against dark, rocky slopes has created striking…
Stunning Lightning Display Lights Up Turkish Skies
A spectacular series of lightning strikes recently illuminated the evening sky over Eskişehir in central Türkiye just before a heavy downpour. The dramatic flashes were beautifully captured by drone footage, creating breathtaking scenes…
Summer Finally Reaches High Pastures in Eastern Türkiye
After an unusual delay in warmer weather, summer has finally reached the high-altitude pastures of Türkiye's Tuzluca district in Iğdır. Local farmers recently released their cattle into the newly vibrant highlands, marking a…
Armenia Nears Pivotal June 7 Election
With parliamentary elections just days away on June 7, Armenia stands at a major geopolitical crossroads. The ruling Civil Contract Party views the upcoming vote as a critical public referendum on the government's peace-focused…
Two Seasons Coexist in Türkiye’s Yüksekova
In the Yüksekova district of southeastern Türkiye, nature is currently putting on a spectacular display of two contrasting seasons simultaneously. While the towering 4,116-meter peaks of Mount Cilo remain firmly blanketed in harsh…
Türkiye’s Historic Saltuklu Canyon Eyed for Nature Park Status
Conservationists and academics have launched a joint initiative to declare the historic Saltuklu Canyon in northern Türkiye's Kastamonu province a protected nature park. Known locally as a "hidden paradise," the stunning…