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Tehran air pollution: schools and sport activities suspended
The air pollution in Iran’s capital reached 124/cubic meter, Iran Quality Control Company stated. Authorities urged the residents to go outside only if necessary as particles smaller than 2.5 microns in the air damage the lungs, especially…
australia tackles with ongoing forest fires
Forty-five people were evacuated from Margaret River, Australia's tourist region, due to ongoing forest fires that have burned over 6,000 hectares. Fire department urged residents to spend the weekend at their homes. The fire in…
300 years old damaged Plane Tree recovered in Turkey
On Thursday, 300 years old damaged Plane Tree in the Köklü village recovered by teams after cooperation of Provincial Directorate for Environment, Urbanization And Climate Change, Directorate General for State Hydraulic Works 233 Section…
Şeyhandede and Yabanardı Waterfalls officially registered as natural park
Şeyhandede and Yabanardı Waterfalls in Çermik district of Diyarbakır city became a natural park in Turkey. Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks stated that with the approval of Turkey Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir…
sandstorm hits egypt
The sky over Egypt’s capital Cairo and nearby cities turned hazy yellow after sandstorm hits the region. Visibility decreased, some roads were closed to traffic. Authorities urged people to stay inside, stating that the harsh weather…
A meteorite falling into Black Sea seen from Sochi
On Tuesday night, a meteorite fell into Russian costs of Black Sea. While illuminating sky, historic moment of brightly falling meteorite seen by residents of Lazarevsky district of Sochi, Russia. Rapidly falling meteorite exploded and…
Fishermen in Istanbul surprised after a Loggerhead Sea Turtle get caught in their fisher nets in Sea…
On Wednesday, fishermen in Sea of Marmara encounter a rare species after a Loggerhead Sea Turtle unexpectedly get caught in their fisher nets in Istanbul, Turkey. Meanwhile, known to be live in shores of Mediterranean Sea, Loggerhead Sea…
Istanbul residents were greeted by a rainbow this morning
After light rain effective in several districts of Istanbul in the morning hours, the rainbow appeared as the sun showed itself upon the Istanbul, Turkey. As in the districts at European side of Istanbul, Rainbow also greeted city residents…
Ecotourism areas photographed in Samsun, Turkey
Samsun is the largest province in the Black Sea Region; with its blue flag beaches, nature, historical, and cultural values, it provides many tourism options to visitors. In the province, there are 9 sustainable eco-tourism areas, including…
a fascinating hiking at Efkar Mountain
While continuing to introduce the beauties of the region, Yüksekova Ecology Cultural and Mountaineering Sports Club Association members organized a hiking at Efkar Mountain in Yüksekova district in Hakkari city of Turkey. Group of 32…