Turkey

Mehmet Özdere, a shopkeeper from Turkey’s Antalya fed a pack of 10 wild boars, that entered city center to find food, with his bare hands. The unpredictably dangerous animals had their food beside Özdere’s feet and from his hand as Özdere's…

A falcon was found injured after getting trapped in the fence wire. The falcon was later rescued by firefighters, who came to the scene upon residents’ call. The bird was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The falcon was handed…

Located approximately 52 kilometers from the center of Sivas in Turkey, Yıldız town is home to the Değirmenaltı caves and waterfall. Recreational areas continue to be built in the Değirmenlatı caves and waterfalls. Değirmenaltı, which…

A fire broke out after an arbor caught fire at the height of 1,517 meters in Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa, Turkey. The firefighters responded to the fire shortly after it started. The fire was extinguished thanks to the immediate…

Half-moon appeared in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, Turkey. The Moon, which appeared after sunset, formed a wonderful view with historical tombstones, cupolas and mosque minarets. Photography enthusiasts did not miss the chance to…

A caretta caretta was found dead on a beach in Istanbul, Turkey. The endangered species, that is known to have inhabited the Mediterranean shores of Turkey, was moved by officers after the local witnesses’ call. It is estimated that the…

Tourists frequently visit and enjoy the hot air balloons of Cappadocia in Turkey, where foreign visitors reserve their places days before to be able to balloon. With the low wind speed, travel agencies launch small air balloons into the…

A violent brawl broke out at a wedding over a folk song between the groom’s and bride’s families in Turkey’s Istanbul. Both sides reportedly asked for a different song during a traditional dance, known as halay, where dancers fought with…

Salt Lake, near the village of Dalyan in Çanakkale's Ezine district, turns pink at certain times of the year. The algae that live here give Salt Lake its color, which fascinates visitors with its image. Only eight lakes in the world have…

The wetland reserved for birds in the coastal part of Turkey's Izmit province hosts dozens of species. Dozens of flamingos form a visual feast in the area on the industrial side of the Gulf. Flamingos stay in the Gulf of Izmit for months,…