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Unusual View Forms as Water Level Decreases in Karakurt Dam Lake
An unusual and fascinating landscape formed in the Karakurt Dam Lake in Sarıkamış district of Kars in Türkiye as the step-like shapes formed on the shore due to decreased water level, while the reflection clouds, trees and mountains painted…
Parachutist Makes Hard Landing during Parachute Event
A parachute jump at the "5th Skydiving Fest-Parachute Days" event held at Sivrihisar International Sports Aviation Center Necati Artan Facilities on July 6 in Sivrihisar, Eskişehir, ended badly. The 44-year-old parachutist, who jumped from…
Lakes of Sivas Await Nature Lovers
Tödürge, Hafik, Akgöl, and over 10 more lakes in Türkiye's Sivas, known for its historical and cultural riches, are waiting for nature and trekking lovers with lakes of different colors.
“Especially between Sivas city center and İmranlı…
Caretta Caretta Hatching Season Begins in Antalya
Caretta caretta babies hatched from their eggs as the spawning season began in the Alanya district of Türkiye's Antalya. A record number of caretta carettas rushed to the waters from the protected nests on the beaches of Yeşilöz and…
9 Injured in Factory Fire in Aydın
A factory fire occurred in an industrial area in Aydın. The smoke from the fire that broke out in the paint shop section of the factory poisoned 9 workers, who were immediately evacuated and hospitalized. An investigation was launched at…
Colorful Flowers Form Dazzling View in Türkiye
The colorful flowers blooming in and around Turna Lake, located at an altitude of 2,550 meters to the east of Erek Mountain in Van's Gürpınar district, formed a stunning view that will fascinate all nature lovers.
“While drought prevails…
125-Year-Old Clock Tower Stands as Unique Landmark in Eastern Türkiye
In Elazığ's Maden district, a 125-year-old clock tower, built in 1899 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdulhamid II's accession to the throne, continues to attract attention. This clock tower, restored by the…
Stunning Sunset View in Van
A magnificent sunset view formed last night in Van, the city where sunsets are observed the best in Türkiye.
Van, which is one of the easternmost provinces of the country and takes its name from Tuşba (City of the Sun), the capital of…
Urgent Checks Needed for Building Safety in Izmir
A recent disaster study in Türkiye's Izmir revealed alarming details about the city's building stock. Out of nearly 903,000 buildings in 30 districts, 50% urgently need safety checks, and 36% were found to be illegal. Prof. Dr.…
Tourists Seek Tranquility in Eastern Türkiye
In Türkiye, a group of 50 people, organized by nature lover and mountaineer Ali Hıdır Öz, known as the 'Ice Man,' traveled from Izmir to Tunceli's Çemişgezek district to escape the crowded Aegean coast. After journeying…