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Gold for Türkiye at U20 European Wrestling Championship
Beyzanur Akkuş of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club claimed the gold medal in the women’s 65 kg category at the U20 European Wrestling Championship in Caorle, Italy. Akkuş defeated Russian wrestler Margarita Salnazarian in the…
Nigerian Toddler Saved by Liver Transplant in Türkiye
A Nigerian child suffering from liver failure was given a second chance at life in Türkiye. Mercy Adesuwe Etemini, a 2-year-old from Nigeria, underwent a successful liver transplant in Antalya after being diagnosed with biliary…
Yusufeli Dam Brings in Over $200 Million for Türkiye
Yusufeli Dam, Türkiye’s tallest dam and the fifth highest in the world, has generated 3.1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity since 2024, contributing approximately 8.4 billion liras to the national economy. Built on the Çoruh…
Escaped Lion Attacks Farmer in Antalya, Later Neutralized
In Antalya's Manavgat district, a male lion named Zeus escaped from an animal park and seriously injured a 53-year-old farmer sleeping in a pistachio field. The incident occurred around 03:30 near the D-400 Highway in Ilıca. Police…
Visitors Flock to Salt-Covered Lake Tuz in Türkiye
Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye’s largest salt lakes, drew crowds over the weekend with its striking white salt layer and scenic landscape. Located between Ankara, Konya, and Aksaray, the lake is a major attraction for both nature lovers…
Over 3,000 Fires Hit Türkiye in First Half of 2025
Türkiye has faced a major fire crisis in 2025, with 3,044 fires recorded in the first six months—1,305 in forest areas and 1,739 outside forests. Alarmingly, 624 fires broke out in just the past week. Aerial firefighting teams responded…
Forest Fires in Western Türkiye Met with Air and Land Response
Firefighting teams continue to battle a forest fire in the Yeşilyurt Neighborhood of Muğla’s Menteşe district. Four helicopters and ground crews are intervening in the dense forest area. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Meanwhile,…
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Türkiye’s Izmir Province
Wildfires in the Çeşme and Ödemiş districts of Izmir, Türkiye, continue to rage as firefighting teams battle the flames by air and land. In Çeşme’s Ildır neighborhood, strong winds helped spread the fire, prompting the evacuation of several…
Cliffside House Becomes Symbol of Türkiye’s Hidden Gem Kemaliye
Kemaliye, a scenic district in Türkiye’s Erzincan province, draws nearly 50,000 visitors each summer—ten times its population—thanks to its historic charm, natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor sports. Listed as a “cittaslow” (quiet city),…
Wildfire in Southern Türkiye Burns for Over 24 Hours
A massive forest fire in the Antakya district of Hatay, southern Türkiye, has raged for more than 24 hours. Fueled by strong winds, the flames spread from Karaali to Alahan.
Emergency teams from 16 provinces are battling the blaze…
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