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Türkiye’s Lake Kellah Dries Up Again
Lake Kellah, about 5 kilometers away from the Ulaş district of Türkiye's Sivas province, has completely dried up this year due to high temperatures, as it did in previous years, and the salts that collapsed to the bottom with the…
Tearful Farewells as Expats Depart Türkiye After Holidays
As expats conclude their annual holidays in Türkiye, many leave their homeland in tears, struggling with emotional goodbyes. A heavy flow of vehicles and passengers at the Kapıkule Border Gate in Edirne reflects the somber return…
Zor Castle in Iğdır Unveiled by Aerial Footage
Aerial images of Zor Castle in Iğdır, located at an altitude of 3,000 meters in eastern Türkiye, have revealed previously unknown settlement areas at its summit. The historic site, which overlooks the Zor Valley, has been damaged…
Forest Fire Erupts in Çanakkale, Türkiye
A forest fire broke out near Büyükanafarta village in Çanakkale, Türkiye. In response, teams from the Çanakkale Regional Directorate of Forestry quickly mobilized, launching efforts to control the blaze both from the air and on the ground.…
The Turkish Town That Survived the 1999 Earthquake
As the tragic memories of the August 17, 1999, Marmara Earthquake resurface each year, Tavşancıl, a district in Kocaeli’s Dilovası, stands out for its remarkable resilience. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck at 03:02 AM…
Excavations Resume at Oylum Höyük in Southern Türkiye
Excavations at Oylum Höyük, a key archaeological site in Kilis, Türkiye, have resumed after a long break. The project, originally started in 1988, is now supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Gaziantep…
Juvenile Spur Shark on Display at Akdeniz University
A juvenile spur shark (Squalus acanthias), caught in fishermen's nets off the coast of Antalya Kemer in April, is now being exhibited at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Science. This shark is part of the Vertebrate Animals…
Agricultural Lands Caught Fire in Bozcaada, Çanakkale
A fire broke out in an area where agricultural lands are located in the Bozcaada district of Çanakkale at 11:30 local time. Upon notification, the Regional Forestry Directorate sent many land and air vehicles to the area. Teams continue…
Samsun’s Canyon Draws 75,000 Visitors in Summer 2024
Şahinkaya Canyon, the second-largest water canyon in Türkiye and a major tourism destination in Samsun, attracted 75,000 visitors during the summer of 2024. Located 17 kilometers from Vezirköprü district, the 1,500-meter-long…
Numerous Flamingos Fly Over Lake Erçek during Sunset
Hundreds of flamingos flying over Lake Erçek in Türkiye's Van during sunset formed a spectacular sight yesterday.
Numerous flamingos accommodate in Lake Van during the summer months while migrating from Iran's Lake Urmia to Africa.…