Lake Van

Located 25 kilometers north of Lake Van, eastern Türkiye, the Sarısu Plain, nestled at 1,780 meters altitude, offers picturesque vistas as it harmonizes with the snow-capped Süphan Mountain. The plain boasts…

Fifty women, who came together under the leadership of Van Doruk Nature Sports Travel Community Association and Doğubeyazıt Noah's Ark Search and Rescue Association, organized a demonstration in Georgia against violence against women and…

In Türkiye, heavy rain and floods in Ahlat district, Bitlis, caused water to spill from stream beds into Lake Van, coloring it brown. Meteorological warnings preceded the rain-snow mix that affected the region. The…

Migratory guests of Lake Van, a bird paradise that hosts many bird species every year, extend their stay due to the increase in average temperature and the hunting ban. Flamingos, which normally leave the lake basin with the arrival of…

Guests of the Lake Van basin, which hosts many bird species every year, extended their stay due to the hot weather and hunting ban. Some flamingos around the basin covered the coastline in white, creating fairytale-like landscapes. Lake…

The Lake Van Express, departing from Ankara, completed a captivating 30-hour journey, reaching Tatvan district in Bitlis, Türkiye. Operated by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's Republic of Türkiye…

Prof. Dr. Faruk Alaeddinoğlu, a lecturer in the Faculty of Letters Department of Geography at Van YYU, commented on the waterspouts recently observed in Türkiye's Lake Van. Stating that it is a rare situation for three waterspouts to appear…

A waterspout appeared in Türkiye's Van province after heavy rain had intermittently continued since Sunday evening. Forming on Lake Van in the morning, the waterspout caused panic among citizens as it was visible from other coasts. The…

The red full moon rising over Lake Van and the glow on the lake formed a visual feast in Bitlis province, of Türkiye. The beautiful view near the lake drew photographers and citizens to the pier to watch and photograph the magnificent…