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Tomb of Seljuk Sultan Reopens to Visitors in Türkiye
The tomb of Sultan Izzeddin Keykavus I, a key ruler of the Seljuk Empire, has reopened to visitors in Sivas, Türkiye. Buried in the Şifahiye Madrasa, which he built in 1217, his tomb remained largely unknown to the public…
Ishak Pasha Palace Draws 5,000 Visitors Over Weekend
The historic Ishak Pasha Palace, located in Ağrı, Türkiye, and listed on UNESCO's Temporary World Heritage List, attracted 5,000 visitors over the weekend. This stunning Ottoman-era palace, nestled among steep mountains,…
Comet Visible After 80,000 Years Photogprahed in Türkiye
Astrophotographer Murat Helvacıoğlu and his friend Sinan Kendirci photographed the comet C/2023 A3, which scientists say will be visible to the naked eye for the first time in 80,000 years, in Kastomunu province of Türkiye.
The comet…
Increase in Algae Causes Kars Dam Lake to Turn Green
Kars Dam Lake, which is filled by the Kars River in the province of Kars in Türkiye, turned green due to an increase in algae, worrying locals who urged authorities to investigate the causes of the color change.
"The color of the water…
Foreign Nationals in Leave Lebanon by Sea due to Suspended Flights
Foreign nationals in Lebanon, who decided to leave the country due to the increasing attacks by the Israeli army, began to cross to Türkiye by sea due to flights being constantly suspended. Arriving at the Ceyport Taşucu Port in Mersin's…
Fertile Berçin and Karataş Plateaus Offer Stunning View in Türkiye
The Berçin and Karataş plateaus, which are located on the 1,589-kilometer tall Ilgaz Mountains in the borders of Türkiye's Kastamonu and Çankırı provinces and have been the source of income for citizens engaged in animal husbandry for many…
A 91-Year-Old Man Survives Building Collapse in Türkiye
In Artvin's Kemalpaşa district, a single-story building collapsed near a construction site, trapping a 91-year-old man, Ziya Tatar, inside. Moments before the collapse, Tatar entered a grocery store, despite warnings from…
Turkish Forces Neutralize 22 Terrorists in Iraq and Syria
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced the neutralization of 22 terrorists in ongoing operations against separatist groups. According to the ministry, 21 PKK terrorists were eliminated in the Gara and Asos regions of…
Parade of Warships Held in 486th Anniversary of Battle of Preveza
Various celebrations and ceremonies were held in Türkiye to commemorate the 486th anniversary of the Battle of Preveza. Fifteen warships belonging to the Turkish Armed Forces and TCG Anadolu, the world's first armed UAV ship, carried out an…
Dense Fog Forms Over Istanbul
Intense fog occurred in the various parts of the most popular Turkish city Istanbul in the morning hours. Drone shootings over the fog clouds, which formed not so far away from the ground, revealed magnificent landscapes.