Turkiye

The first crescent moon of 2026 created striking evening views in Van, eastern Türkiye. Appearing as a thin arc on the western horizon after sunset, the crescent stood out clearly in sub-zero temperatures. Flights departing from…

The Stone Road in Kemaliye, eastern Türkiye, known as one of the world’s most challenging roads, has frozen due to extreme winter temperatures. Located between Kemaliye and Divriği, the 7-kilometer route carved into the Dark Canyon is lined…

Sub-zero temperatures turned Spil Mountain National Park in western Türkiye white with frost and ice despite the absence of snowfall. Temperatures dropped to -12°C at night, coating trees and rocky areas with thick ice and…

Heavy overnight snowfall blanketed parts of Istanbul, Türkiye, turning streets and rooftops white in several districts. Snow accumulation was reported in Bağcılar and Başakşehir, where roads remained open despite the wintry…

Cihan Dede, a bookseller in Malatya, eastern Türkiye, has turned his container shop into a shelter for stray cats during harsh winter conditions. After his original shop was demolished following the February 6 earthquakes, Dede…

Çiler Kocaman, a mother of three living in Bilecik, regularly visits the public library to read Braille books despite being blind from birth. “The Braille alphabet makes our lives much easier and is indispensable for us,” Kocaman…

Ayder Plateau, a world-famous tourist destination in Rize, northeastern Türkiye, has been blanketed in snow following heavy snowfall. Located in the Çamlıhemşin district, the plateau offered striking winter scenery as forests and…

As protests and internal unrest continue in Iran, Iranian tourists entering Türkiye through the Kapıköy Border Crossing said the death toll may be higher than official figures. Visitors staying briefly in Van reported internet…

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that three macaque monkeys illegally kept in Bursa have been taken into protective custody. The animals were identified during inspections by nature protection teams and transferred…

Heavy snowfall affected Istanbul throughout the morning, quickly blanketing large parts of the city. In Çamlıca Hill, one of Istanbul’s highest points, snow covered roads, trees, and viewing areas, creating striking winter scenes.…