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Mahya Lights Illuminate Mosque for Ramadan in Istanbul
The centuries-old Ottoman tradition of "mahya," decorative lights adorning mosques during Ramadan, has been revived at the Eyüpsultan Mosque in Istanbul. Kahraman Yıldız, the last known mahya artisan, and his team, orchestrated by…
Ancient Roman Obelisk in Iznik Stands Tall for 2,000 Years
The ancient Roman obelisk, located in the Iznik district of Bursa, Türkiye, and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, continues to stand in its original grandeur after two millennia. Nestled amidst peach gardens in…
Photography Enthusiasts Capture Snowdrop Bloom in Muş Plain
Photography enthusiasts in Türkiye's Muş seized the opportunity to capture the enchanting sight of snowdrops blanketing the Muş Plain. Trainees from basic photography courses, organized by the Muş Public Education…
Bird Named ‘Maviş’ Saves Owner During Earthquake
Zarife Şengül from Hatay, who survived the devastating earthquake that hit Türkiye last year, credits her bird named 'Maviş' for saving her life. During the earthquake in Cebrail District, Antakya, Şengül and her family…
Türkiye Reveals Images of HİSAR-O Air Defense System
Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense (MSB) has unveiled new images of the HİSAR-O medium altitude air defense missile system. The system, part of the Air Defense Brigade Command's inventory, was showcased on the ministry's social media…
Marathon Runners Swam off Türkiye’s Konyaaltı Beach
The world-famous Konyaaltı Beach in Antalya was flocked by numerous people who wanted to swim in the clean Mediterranean waters, measured at about 20 degrees, after the 19th version of Türkiye's biggest running marathon, namely 'lifestyle…
Fresh Air in Eğner Yedigöze Park Attracts Nature Lovers
Eğner Yedigöze Nature Park, located in the Aladağ district of Adana province, has began attracting many people since the beginning of the weekend as the temperatures increased. Nature lovers, overwhelmed by the sweltering weather in the…
Turkish Domestic Bomb TOLUN Hits 4 Targets At Once
TOLUN, a GPS/INS guided bomb developed by Turkish defense company named ASELSAN with domestic resources, managed to simultaneously hit four targets at a range of 30 kilometers from an altitude of 35,000 feet in the test firing, which has…
29 Injured in Bus Accident in Türkiye’s Muğla
A shuttle bus rammed into another one on a main road in the Milas district of Türkiye's Muğla province, causing it to overturn. Twenty-nine people in both vehicles were injured. Officials launched an investigation into the incident.…
Algae Bloom Illuminates Türkiye’s Marmara Sea
In Mudanya distroct of Bursa, Türkiye, an impressive 'algae bloom' illuminated the sea with blue light at midnight as a result of the prolific emergence of single-celled organisms. The Marmara Sea's Mudanya coast witnessed blue flashes due…