Turkiye

Ekrem Mahmut, a Syrian Turkmen who lived in Türkiye for 12 years, has returned to Damascus after the regime's fall. Now working as a shoe shiner, Mahmut expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, saying, “He…

Syrians in Türkiye are returning to their homeland through border crossings in Hatay as the 13-year civil war comes to an end. Tarık Muhammed, who fled the conflict in 2015 and lived in Elazığ for nine years, expressed gratitude…

Pope Francis is set to visit Iznik, Türkiye, in May to commemorate the anniversary of the First Council of Iznik. His first stop will be the Iznik Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a site of historical and cultural significance.…

Mucilage, which severely impacted the Sea of Marmara in 2021, has resurfaced, posing environmental and economic challenges. The dense layer, reducing oxygen levels and threatening marine life, clogs fishermen’s nets along the…

In Tunceli, Türkiye, otters listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) were captured on video in the Munzur River. A local resident recorded the rare sighting of the otters swimming together…

The shores of Abant Lake in Türkiye's Bolu province froze as nighttime temperatures plunged to -10°C. A popular tourist destination, Abant Lake National Park continues to attract visitors despite the freezing weather. The…

In Gümüşhane, Türkiye, an unused security hut at a dormitory has been repurposed as a shelter for stray cats through the efforts of university students. The "Cat House" project, initiated by dormitory residents, involved building…

In Sakarya's Hendek district in Türkiye, 98-year-old Rüştü Çürüksulu has transformed his lifelong passion for collecting into a private museum-like display in his home. Since beginning his hobby in 1950, Çürüksulu has amassed 108…

The Kessab Border Gate between Türkiye and Syria has reopened after 14 years, facilitating the voluntary return of Syrian families from Türkiye. Previously controlled by regime forces, the gate in northern Latakia is…