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Ship drifts and runs aground during storm in Çatalca
A ship sailing in the Black Sea drifted after its tow line snapped due to the storm while it was being towed off the coast of Çatalca. The commercial vessel ran aground on Çilingöz Beach. Following reports of the incident, teams from the…
11 Dead, 26 Injured in Major Highway Crash in Western Türkiye
At least 11 people were killed and 26 injured when a passenger bus and a truck collided on a major highway in western Türkiye's Manisa province. The severe impact along the busy Istanbul-Izmir route caused the bus to overturn and…
Türkiye’s Historic Ravanda Castle Seeks the Spotlight
Perched on a steep hill in Türkiye's Kilis province, the 11th-century Ravanda Castle rewards visitors with magnificent views after a demanding 255-step climb. Despite its rich Crusader-era history, the ancient fortress remains…
Turkish Navy’s First Female Pilot
In a historic milestone, 28-year-old Lieutenant Hilal Aydın has officially become the first female aircraft pilot in the history of the Turkish Navy. Inspired by her father's military career, Aydın fulfilled her lifelong ambition…
Stunning Salt Formations Emerge at Lake Tuz in Central Türkiye
Receding water levels at Türkiye's Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) have revealed striking mushroom-shaped salt formations and vast layers of pure white crystals. This unique landscape is captivating visitors, offering a stunning visual feast…
Türkiye’s Domestic GÖKBEY Helicopter Soars Over Euphrates
Türkiye's domestically produced GÖKBEY helicopter captured striking cockpit footage while soaring over the historic Euphrates River en route to the TEKNOFEST festival in Şanlıurfa. Currently serving in the Gendarmerie Aviation…
Clouds Blanket Türkiye’s Largest Crater Lake
Mesmerizing drone footage has captured a blanket of clouds descending upon the Nemrut Caldera National Park in eastern Türkiye. Sitting at an altitude of over 2,200 meters, the striking geological site boasts the world's…
Autumn Transforms Türkiye’s Bolu Mountain
As autumn arrives, the forests along Türkiye's Bolu Mountain have transformed into a vibrant visual feast of yellow, orange, and red. The region's shifting colors and crisp air are currently drawing nature lovers and photography…
Massive Crowds at Türkiye’s Tech Festival
The TEKNOFEST aviation and technology festival in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, is drawing massive crowds as thousands gather from across the country on its third day. Eager visitors filled the airport grounds from the early morning hours…
Istanbul Strait Turns Turquoise
Following recent heavy rains in Istanbul, a massive phytoplankton bloom has transformed the iconic Istanbul Strait from its usual deep blue to a striking turquoise. This natural biological phenomenon occurred as microscopic algae…