Lake Van

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…

Armenians held the 11th of their annual rituals at the Ahtamar Surp Cross Church on Akdamar Island in Türkiye's Van district. This year's version of the ritual, which has been held on Akdamar Island since 2010 with the permission given by…

With the receding waters on the Tatvan shores of Lake Van, the Venuma Mountaineering and Underwater Sports Society has identified a historical mass grave site that is predicted to be hundreds of years old. It was observed that most of the…

The sunrise created postcard-worthy landscapes near Lake Van, Türkiye's largest lake. As the sky and the lake turned red, romantic moments emerged in the company of birds and boats. Mucahit Tarlan - Recep Gokhan Kilic