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Wildfire on Yamanlar Mountain Threatens İzmir
A wildfire on Yamanlar Mountain in İzmir's Karşıyaka district has rapidly grown, driven by strong winds, and is now threatening nearby residential areas. The blaze, which started last night at 21:10, has blanketed the city center in smoke,…
Forest Fire in Gördes, Manisa Continues on 2nd Day
The fire that broke out in a forest area near Boyalı Neighborhood in Gördes district of Manisa at around 14:35 yesterday continues for the second day.
Authorities said that helicopters had continued to intervene at night and that the…
Forst Fire Spread in Çanakkale, Western Province of Türkiye
A forest fire in Çanakkale, Türkiye, has spread rapidly due to strong winds, reaching the Anzac Cove road. The fire started around 10:00 AM, prompting a large-scale response involving planes, helicopters, and ground crews.…
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…