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Stunning Crescent Moon Mesmerizes Türkiye’s Hakkari
A brilliant crescent moon glowing in white and red has been captivating residents of Hakkari's Yüksekova, Türkiye, for three consecutive nights. Locals rushed to their balconies and hillsides to photograph the striking lunar view.…
Lush Garden Survives Massive Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Bursa
A devastating forest fire in Türkiye’s Bursa province reduced 100 hectares to ash, but one garden in Gürsu’s Karahıdır village remained untouched. Despite the destruction, Halil Kiraz’s 25-acre nectar orchard stood green and…
Expatriate Visits Türkiye, Expresses Deep Longing for Homeland
Musa Çelikkılıç, a Turkish expatriate living in Germany, returned to Türkiye for vacation and criticized the discrimination immigrant families face in Europe. Speaking at the border crossing on his way to his hometown Uşak,…
Türkiye Unveils Its Most Powerful Bomb “GAZAP”
Türkiye has introduced its most destructive conventional aircraft bomb, the MK84 GAZAP, at the IDEF 2025 defense fair. Developed by the Ministry of National Defense, GAZAP weighs 2,000 pounds and can be deployed from F-16 and F-4…
Bursa Forest Fire Leaves Devastation Behind
A massive forest fire in the Gürsu district of Bursa, Türkiye, has left behind severe destruction, marking one of the region’s worst disasters. The fire, which raged for four days, blackened the foothills of Katırlı Mountain and destroyed…
Forest Fire Breaks Out in Southern Türkiye
A forest fire broke out in the Fatih neighborhood of Aksu, Antalya, Türkiye, around 9:40 a.m. Firefighting teams have been deployed by air and ground to contain the blaze and prevent its spread.
Istanbul Hits 42°C as Tourists Seek Relief from Scorching Heat
Istanbul is sweltering under a heat wave, with temperatures reaching 42°C. Tourists in Sultanahmet Square are turning to handheld and neck fans to cope with the intense heat, while some use umbrellas for shade. The high humidity…
Türkiye Unveils New Defense Systems at IDEF 2025
Roketsan showcased six new defense systems at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, including the AKATA Encapsulated ATMACA, GÖKBORA missile, and TAYFUN BLOK-4 hypersonic missile. The launch was attended by military leaders like General Selçuk…
Tornado Spotted Off Türkiye’s Northern Coast
A tornado formed over the Black Sea near the Perşembe district of Ordu, Türkiye, drawing attention as residents captured the rare phenomenon on their phones. The waterspout appeared at sunset near Medreseönü and lasted several minutes. No…
Firehose-Like Blaze Rages in Western Türkiye
A massive forest fire that started in Sakarya’s Geyve district and spread to neighboring Bilecik due to strong winds continues to burn. General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey shared dramatic footage showing flames spiraling skyward…