Turkiye

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.…

Abant Lake National Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, turned into a winter landscape after heavy snowfall covered the area in white. Aerial footage showed snow-covered forests, flowing streams, and ducks swimming on the lake,…

An 88-year-old man in the Gülyalı district of Ordu, northern Türkiye, continues basket weaving decades after learning the craft as a child using hazelnut branches. Haki Atasever said he once supported his family through basket…

Heavy snowfall created postcard-like views on Yaralıgöz Mountain in Kastamonu, northern Türkiye, where snow depth exceeded 1.5 meters at elevations of 1,250 meters. Drone footage showed snow-covered wooden houses and forests,…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is prepared to take responsibility for Black Sea maritime security following a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking in Paris, Fidan said, “There is nothing more natural than the responsibility of…

Two roe deer were filmed searching for food in a snow-covered forest in the Şenpazar district of Kastamonu, Türkiye, after heavy snowfall hit the region. The animals were spotted in the Kastamonu section of the Küre Mountains…