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Illegally Operating Recycling Facility Catches Fire
A fire broke out again at the Tekeli Recycling Facility in Manisa, Türkiye, which caused great damage to the environment as a result of the fire that broke out in June last year and continued for 2 days. Luckily, the fire was taken under…
Rare Flooded Forest ‘Hacıosman’ Captured at Close Range
Hacıosman Forest, a protected flooded forest in Samsun's Çarşamba district, was recorded at close range. The forest, which consists of trees such as pointed fruit ash and plain maple and hosts a rich variety of plant and animal species on a…
Nature Enthusiasts Brave Harsh Winter Conditions in Gümüşhane
Mountaineers and nature enthusiasts in Gümüşhane, Türkiye faced a challenging trek amid heavy snow, enduring blizzards reaching over 1 meter in parts of the Kalis Plateau, nestled at the base of Karadağ. Despite the daunting…
Thousands of Pigeons Released into Sky for Palestinians
Hundreds of pro-Palestinians gathered somewhere between Gaziantep's Nizip district and Şanlıurfa's Birecik district in Türkiye to demonstrate their solidarity with Palestinian people. Drawing attention to the oppression of all Palestinians…
Atabarı Ski Center in Türkiye’s Artvin Awaits New Visitors
The ski season started at the Atabarı Ski Center on Mersivan Mountain at an altitude of 2,200 meters in Artvin as the snow thickness reached 65 centimeters after heavy snowfall. The ski center, which has been in service since 2009, has 2…
Justice and Development Party Reveals New Candidate for Istanbul Mayorship
The Justice and Development Party (AKP), the ruling party in Türkiye, held a meeting to announce their members who would be the new candidates in the critical local elections to be held on March 31, 2024. Along with the other mayoral…
Severe Floods Destroyed Roads in Bursa
Heavy rains, which occurred in many Turkish cities, caused floods in Bursa. The waters flooded many houses at ground level and even damaged some pavement. Some citizens broke the walls of their houses to drain the water. Evacuation work was…
Downpour Causes Chaos in Izmir
Following the warning issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology, heavy rain and storms occurred in Türkiye's İzmir province. Overflowing manholes flooded many streets in some districts. The sudden disaster gave citizens, drivers, and…
Magnificent Sunset Astonishes Citizens in Taksim Square
The sunset yesterday evening formed an astonishing atmosphere in Taksim Square in Istanbul, one of the most important cities in Türkiye. The magnificent sunset, with the historical Taksim Mosque beath, attracted the attention of many…
World’s Largest Natural Skyscraper Attracted Great Attention in 2023
Uçhisar Castle, one of the most important tourism destinations in Türkiye's Cappadocia region, attracted great attention from both local and foreign tourists in the previous year. According to the data given by Uçhisar Mayor Osman Süslü,…