Turkiye

Alper Kocabıyık, a hearing-impaired painter living in Aksu district of Antalya, southwestern Türkiye, transforms dusty car windows into detailed artworks. A Fine Arts High School graduate who has been painting since…

An F-16 fighter jet that took off from the 9th Main Jet Base in, western Türkiye, crashed during a night mission, killing the pilot. Radio contact with the aircraft was lost shortly after 00:50, and the wreckage was later found in a rural…

As the snow melts in Muş, eastern Türkiye, crocuses have begun to bloom across the Muş Plain, signaling the arrival of spring. The colorful flowers created a striking contrast against the remaining snow, especially near Donatım…

Snowfall blanketed Gölcük Nature Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, creating striking winter landscapes. The snowfall, which intensified overnight, covered pine forests and surrounding areas in white. Aerial footage captured the…

Construction of a security wall along the Türkiye-Iran border in Van, eastern Türkiye, is nearing completion, with 142.5 kilometers finished in the Başkale district. The project, launched in 2021, covers part of the…

The Turkish Armed Forces and the Spanish Armed Forces conducted a full-scale amphibious demonstration during NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in Germany. Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence said the maritime phase of the drill was…

A long-dry waterfall in Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa, western Türkiye, began flowing again after recent heavy rains and melting snow. The waterfall, cascading about 50 meters down the cliffs, created striking views at the…

Deer filmed in the forested Akfırat area of Tuzla in Istanbul, northwestern Türkiye, drew public attention after the images spread on social media. Nature lovers visited the area to observe the animals living in a protected section…

The Turkish Armed Forces took part in NATO’s “Steadfast Dart 2026” exercise held in Germany, the Ministry of National Defence announced. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry said Türkiye continues to strengthen cooperation…

Hot air balloon tourism remained strong in Cappadocia in Nevşehir, central Türkiye, in 2025, with 754,098 visitors taking flights over the UNESCO-listed region. Authorities reported that balloons flew on 223 days, with 29,479…