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Anti-Littering Man’s Innovative Stand Against Trash in Türkiye
A man living in Türkiye's Bolu, fed up with litter around the fountains he built, built a garbage stand to discourage environmental insensitivity. Mustafa Pekyavuz, who constructed 40 fountains, hung garbage with a…
Tornado Strikes Türkiye’s Antalya
A tornado struck Antalya's Kumluca district in Türkiye, damaging agricultural areas, greenhouses, and homes. Security cameras captured the chaotic moments as the tornado swiftly passed through, uprooting…
Turkish Boy With Unique Heterochromia Captivates Hearts
In Adana, 9-year-old Fatih, born with one blue eye and the other divided between blue and brown, surprises and captivates onlookers. Despite initial concerns, medical examinations revealed that Fatih has heterochromia, a condition…
Early Arrival of Flamingos Colors Dam in Türkiye
Gelingüllü Dam in Yozgat, Türkiye, traditionally utilized for agricultural irrigation, becomes a temporary home for hundreds of flamingos. This year, the flamingos arrived earlier than usual, adding a vibrant touch…
Fire Erupted at Istanbul Technical University
A fire erupted in the construction area of Istanbul Technical University's Maslak campus, originating in a container used for construction work. The incident, reported by on-site employees, prompted a swift response from the police, fire…
Izmir Lightning Strike Captured in Morning Rain
A vehicle camera in Izmir captured the striking moment of lightning during a morning heavy rain. Following a heavy rain warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the city experienced a downpour accompanied by thunder and…
Mahyas Tradition Adorns Hagia Sophia for Ramadan
Days ahead of Ramadan, the 450-year-old Ottoman tradition of mahyas, symbolizing the "sultan of eleven months," has commenced adorning historical mosques. Specifically, a mahya with the inscription 'La Ilahe Illallah' has been…
Woman Lights Torch in German Hospital
A 65-year-old woman entered Luisen Hospital in Aachen, Germany, lit a torch, and locked herself in a room after throwing the torch into an operating room. Reports of an armed person taking hostages prompted a…
Ramadan Shopping Season Starts in Istanbul
Ramadan shopping has kicked off in Istanbul's traditional spot, Eminönü, as citizens flock to prepare for their iftar meals. The market showcases essential items such as dates and olives, with varieties from Egypt, Iran,…
Turkish Breeder Saves Choking Baby Goat’s Life
A breeder named Savaş Koçtepe brought his choking newborn goat back to life in Türkiye's Sivas. Seeing that one of the baby goats was not moving, the breeder immediately resorted to artificial respiration and heart massage. After minutes of…