Van

Lightning strikes formed a stunning view during the rainfall in the Turkish city of Van last night. The night turned in to day during the intermittent rainfall. Şükrü Akyüz - Ahmet Kavak

A red viper, one of Türkiye's most poisonous snakes, was recently spotted on Mount Erek, Van's second-highest peak. Nature photographer Ferzende Coşar captured the snake while hiking in Ipekyolu district. Coşar noted that this rare viper,…

The northeastern island of Lake Van in eastern Türkiye, bloomed with spring, showcasing a picturesque blend of greenery and the lake's azure waters. Aerial footage captured this scenic transformation,…

Although the air temperature rises to spring normals in the low altitude regions, winter continues in the higher regions of Türkiye's Van. While inverted tulips heralding spring in Gevaş district and almond trees in Tuşba district are…

Countless nature lovers flocked to Muradiye Waterfall in Türkiye's Van province, especially on the last day of the 9-day break for the Eid- al-Fitr. The visitors had a picnic next to the waterfall after the snow melted and took many…

In Van's Başkale district, Türkiye, recent snowfall has transformed the landscape into picturesque scenes reminiscent of postcards. The district, known for its high altitude of 2,700 meters, experienced a…

Van, a city rich in historical artifacts located in eastern Türkiye, has become a winter wonderland, captivating onlookers with enchanting scenes. The Urartian-built Van Castle, perched on Lake Van's…

The Abalı Ski Resort in Türkiye's Van, which has been closed for a long time due to the delay in the arrival of winter, began hosting hundreds of ski lovers after snowfall. Being an important spot for winter tourism, the resort offers an…

Members of the Palestine Support Platform, formed by civil societies in Van, gathered in Van City Park to march against the Israeli attacks. The pro-Palestinian crowd marched along the route of Maraş and Cumhuriyet Avenue to the city square…

Türkiye's eastern province of Van experienced frigid temperatures, dropping to 10 degrees below zero, resulting in the freezing of Lake Sıhke in Ipekyolu district. The shorelines of the lake formed a captivating ice layer,…