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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…
Lightning Strike Forms Stunning View in Sakarya
Consecutive lightning strikes illuminated the night the Karasu district of Türkiye's Sakarya after heavy downpour. The lightnings formed a dazzling view feast and turned the night into day.
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Historical Oil Wrestling Competition Kicks Off in Edirne
The 663rd Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling started in Türkiye's Edirne with the participation of 40 wrestlers, 32 of whom were determined by the points they collected throughout the year, and the other 8 were determined by the preliminary…
Lightning Strike Causes Forest Fire in Kastamonu
The forested area located on the borders of Cambaz and Koçcağız villages in İhsangazi district of Türkiye's Kastamonu's has been burning for 19 hours due to a fire caused by lightning yesterday evening.
“As of 17.30 yesterday evening,…
Hollow Rock Waterfall Awaits Nature Lovers
The Hollow Rock Waterfall, which was named because the waters flow through a rock that was eroded in time, attracts great attention of local and foreign tourists in Artvin's Murgul district.
"There are many tourist destinations in our…
Forest Fire Erupts in Western Türkiye
A forest fire in Izmir's Bornova district is being tackled by six aircraft, three helicopters, and multiple ground units. Efforts include 20 water tankers, six water supply units, and four bulldozers. Due to heavy smoke, the…
Salt Caves in Eastern Türkiye Boost Regional Tourism
The Salt Caves on Iğdır's Salt Mountain attract hundreds of visitors daily, significantly benefiting the local economy. The caves appeal to both health and nature tourism enthusiasts, offering a visual feast with their unique salt…