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Mount Ararat Gets Covered by Snowfall
Due to the beginning of the winter Mount Ararat, Türkiye's highest mountain, was exposed to heavy snowfall that covered all of its surface. The mountain has been clearly visible from many parts of the city center thanks to the clear weather…
Village in Türkiye’s Tokat Seeks Protection for Ancient Cave
In the village of Keşlik, Tokat, a cave carved into a mountainside, its construction date unknown, has caught the locals' attention. Residents refer to it as a church and claim it contains rooms, but the exact origin remains a…
4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Türkiye’s Hatay
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake occurred yesterday evening in Hatay, one of the Turkish provinces where two major earthquakes caused countless deaths on February 6. The earthquake, recorded at a depth of 9.19 kilometers underground and felt in…
Climate Change Shrinks World’s Largest Soda Lake in Türkiye
Between 2019 and 2023, Lake Van, recognized as the world's largest soda lake which is located in easter Türkiye, underwent substantial water depletion attributed to the effects of global climate change. Recent autumn rainfall was initially…
Heavy Fog Occurs in Turkish Capital
Dense fog formed over the Turkish capital, Ankara, in the morning. The dense layer of fog around the skyscrapers formed fascinating views in the city center. The visibility dropped to 40 meters in some areas.
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Massive Waves and Storms Hit Antalya, Flights Cancelled
The meteorological department in Antalya issued an 'orange' warning amid intense rain and storms. Towering waves, reaching 30 meters high, crashed against the iconic cliffs, drawing spectators who sought to capture the extraordinary sight.…
Turkish Police Deport 250 Illegal ımmigrants, Arrest 17 Smugglers
In the past two months, Türkiye's Şanlıurfa Provincial Police Department conducted 12 targeted operations, resulting in the apprehension and deportation of 250 irregular immigrants. Additionally, 24 individuals suspected of organizing…
University Students in Elazığ Marched for Palestine
A student community named 'UniAK' protested the Israeli oppression against Palestine at Fırat University in Türkiye's Elazığ province. The students marched on the campus of their university and condemned Israel with slogans.
"The world is…
Magnificent Winter Images Form Around Nemrut Caldera
Türkiye's Nemrut Crater, where thousands of local and foreign tourists flock every year, got covered with snow with the arrival of winter. The crater and the Nemrut lake, which are located at an altitude of approximately 2,250 meters,…
Flooded Yusufeli District Eyes Paragliding Tourism Boost
Reconnaissance flights were conducted over the flooded district near the Yusufeli Dam to boost tourism and develop paragliding facilities. The dam, Türkiye's tallest, submerged 7 villages and district centers while…