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Autumn Beauty Draws Visitors to Cide’s Sarıçam Houses in Türkiy
In Türkiye’s Kastamonu province, the wooden Sarıçam houses of Şenköy village blend with the region’s autumn forests, creating striking scenery. Built from local Scots pine, the homes sit near Loç Valley, Gömeren and Malyas canyons, Efkan…
KIZILELMA Makes Aviation History With First Air-to-Air Missile Hit
Türkiye’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA became the world’s first unmanned combat aircraft to hit a jet-powered aerial target with a beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile. In a landmark test over Sinop, KIZILELMA detected a high-speed target using…
Pope Leo XIV Holds Historic Prayer Service in Türkiye’s Iznik
Pope Leo XIV visited İznik in Türkiye for his first international trip, marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The Pope held a praying service at the historic basilica, the site of the original 325 council convened…
Erdoğan Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Official Ceremony in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Presidential Complex in Ankara during the pontiff’s visit to Türkiye. A cavalry escort led the Pope to the entrance, where the two leaders met before…
Volkswagen Arena Prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Istanbul
Intensive preparations are underway at Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena, where Pope Leo XIV will hold a public mass during his visit to Türkiye. The venue has been surrounded by iron barriers, and nearby schools have suspended activities due to…
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Türkiye for First Official Overseas Visit
Pope Leo XIV landed in Ankara on his first international trip since being elected in May. Traveling from Rome on a private A320neo, the pontiff arrived at Esenboğa Airport at 12:22 p.m. at the official invitation of President Recep…
Türkiye Rejects Claims of Sending Troops to Ukraine
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense denied allegations that Turkish troops would be sent to Ukraine, saying any mission would require a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire and a clearly defined international mandate. The Ministry emphasized that…
Train Along Lake Erçek Offers Scenic Views in Eastern Türkiye
In Van, eastern Türkiye, a freight train traveling toward Iran creates striking postcard-like views as it moves along the shores of Lake Erçek. The blue lake, wildlife-rich shoreline, and surrounding mountain silhouettes make the…
Ilgaz Forests in Northern Türkiye Show Stunning Autumn Colors
In northern Türkiye’s Çankırı province, the forests around the Ilgaz Mountains have transformed into vibrant shades of yellow, red, and brown as temperatures drop. The colorful landscapes have drawn visitors and photographers, with…
Türkiye’s Pamukkale Draws Surge of Asian Tourists
Pamukkale in Denizli, Türkiye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to attract thousands of visitors, with a marked rise in tourists from South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Favorable weather has boosted activity as visitors…