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Istanbul Hits 42°C as Tourists Seek Relief from Scorching Heat
Istanbul is sweltering under a heat wave, with temperatures reaching 42°C. Tourists in Sultanahmet Square are turning to handheld and neck fans to cope with the intense heat, while some use umbrellas for shade. The high humidity…
Türkiye Unveils New Defense Systems at IDEF 2025
Roketsan showcased six new defense systems at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, including the AKATA Encapsulated ATMACA, GÖKBORA missile, and TAYFUN BLOK-4 hypersonic missile. The launch was attended by military leaders like General Selçuk…
Tornado Spotted Off Türkiye’s Northern Coast
A tornado formed over the Black Sea near the Perşembe district of Ordu, Türkiye, drawing attention as residents captured the rare phenomenon on their phones. The waterspout appeared at sunset near Medreseönü and lasted several minutes. No…
Firehose-Like Blaze Rages in Western Türkiye
A massive forest fire that started in Sakarya’s Geyve district and spread to neighboring Bilecik due to strong winds continues to burn. General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey shared dramatic footage showing flames spiraling skyward…
Turkish Expatriates Return to Türkiye for Vacation in Joy
Expatriates from countries like Germany and France continue to arrive in Türkiye via the Kapıkule Border Gate for their annual leave. Despite the long journey, many say the excitement of returning home makes it worthwhile.
Numan…
Village in Türkiye Hosts 32 Stork Nests
In Türkiye's Bursa province, Karaoğlan Village in the Mustafakemalpaşa district now hosts the highest number of stork nests in the region, boasting 32 nests—eight times more than the famous Eskikaraağaç "Stork Village."
Located on…
Snake Eating Mouse Startles Man Resting Under Tree in Türkiye
In Antalya, a shuttle driver resting in the shade was shocked to find a snake above him attempting to swallow a mouse.
Mustafa Çiftçi had pulled over to rest before an airport transfer. While sitting under a tree, he heard a strange noise…
Buffaloes Cooling Off in Eastern Türkiye Resemble Tanzania
Water buffaloes bathing in a stream in Söğütlü village, Erzurum, offer a scene reminiscent of Tanzania’s Serengeti. The village, known for cabbage farming and its fish lake, is also famous for its buffalo milk, yogurt, and cheese. Amid…
Flood Death Toll in Texas Rises to 131
The death toll from the July 4 floods in Texas, USA, has climbed to 131, with 97 people still missing. Governor Greg Abbott said most fatalities occurred in Kerrville, particularly at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp. Search…
Visitors Flock to July 15 Memorial in Türkiye on Coup Anniversary
On the 9th anniversary of the failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye, citizens began visiting the July 15 Martyrs’ Memorial on the iconic bridge in Istanbul from early morning.
Children were among the first visitors, offering…