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Türkiye’s KIZILELMA Completes Key Test
Baykar’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Türkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft, has successfully completed its EU-based Aerodynamic System Identification Test. The maneuvers of the KIZILELMA PT-4 were recorded by the AKINCI UCAV. Baykar Chairman…
Imported Cars Fill Istanbul Port
Drone footage showed thousands of newly imported vehicles lined up at Haydarpaşa Port in Istanbul, awaiting customs clearance before being sent to dealers. The surge in imports has congested the port and is expected to drive down…
Sea of Fog Forms Stunning Views in Türkiye
In Gümüşhane, near Türkiye’s Black Sea region, a sea of fog covering the valleys at sunset turned the peaks into postcard-like scenery with orange and purple hues. The phenomenon is often seen from Ziyaretburnu Hill at 2,485 meters,…
Abramovich’s $600M yacht spotted in Türkiye
The 140-meter luxury yacht “Solaris,” owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, was seen cruising the Gulf of Izmit, Türkiye. Valued at around $600 million, the vessel features eight decks, a helipad, pool, jacuzzi, and advanced…
Kibyra Shines During Perseid Meteor Shower in Türkiye
The ancient city of Kibyra in Burdur’s Gölhisar district, historically known as the "city of gladiators," offered a stunning backdrop during the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13. Renowned for its Roman-era structures and…
Forest Fire Hits Çanakkale, Türkiye
A forest fire broke out near Denizgöründü village in Çanakkale's central district around 1:30 p.m., spreading quickly due to strong winds. Teams from the Regional Directorate of Forestry are combating the flames with air and…
Burned Houses Captured After Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Çanakkale
A fire that began in agricultural land in Çanakkale's Kepez district, Türkiye, spread rapidly to forested areas, fueled by wind. Intensive firefighting efforts by air and land crews are ongoing. Drone footage captured the extensive damage…
Giant Cruise Ship Astoria Grande Docks in Istanbul
The 193-meter-long Astoria Grande cruise ship, with a capacity of 1,186 passengers, docked at Istanbul's Sarayburnu Port. The ship, which departed from Samsun, is now operated by a Russian shipping company. A tugboat from the Coast Guard…
Forest Fire Spreads in Western Türkiye
A fire that began on agricultural land in the Lapseki district of Çanakkale, Türkiye, has spread to nearby forestland. The fire, which started in Gökköy village around 3:30 PM, was fueled by strong winds. Firefighting teams from the…
Sperm Whale Spotted Off Antalya Coast by Local Angler
Alperen Uslu, an amateur angler off the coast of Antalya’s Manavgat district in Türkiye, captured footage of a 15-meter sperm whale 10 miles from Side Harbor. Uslu, who often shares his encounters on social media, described how they…