Turkiye

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…

Türkiye is constructing four PN MILGEM warships for the Pakistani Naval Forces, utilizing 75% locally produced systems. Rear Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin, Commander of Istanbul Shipyard, highlighted the project as Türkiye's largest…

A massive fire at a toy factory in Büyükkarıştıran, Lüleburgaz district, Kırklareli, has raged for over four hours. The flames, which started in the warehouse, quickly spread to the production area. Firefighting teams from…

A training plane made a hard landing in a field in Denizli, Türkiye. The aircraft flipped upside down and became stuck in the mud. Emergency teams, including gendarmerie, health, and fire services, responded quickly…