TÜRKİYE

An F-16 fighter jet that took off from the 9th Main Jet Base in, western Türkiye, crashed during a night mission, killing the pilot. Radio contact with the aircraft was lost shortly after 00:50, and the wreckage was later found in a rural…

As the snow melts in Muş, eastern Türkiye, crocuses have begun to bloom across the Muş Plain, signaling the arrival of spring. The colorful flowers created a striking contrast against the remaining snow, especially near Donatım…

Snowfall blanketed Gölcük Nature Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, creating striking winter landscapes. The snowfall, which intensified overnight, covered pine forests and surrounding areas in white. Aerial footage captured the…

Construction of a security wall along the Türkiye-Iran border in Van, eastern Türkiye, is nearing completion, with 142.5 kilometers finished in the Başkale district. The project, launched in 2021, covers part of the…

A long-dry waterfall in Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa, western Türkiye, began flowing again after recent heavy rains and melting snow. The waterfall, cascading about 50 meters down the cliffs, created striking views at the…

Worshippers filled the historic Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, northwestern Türkiye, for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan after four years of restoration work. Residents from Edirne and nearby provinces gathered for the evening…

Deer filmed in the forested Akfırat area of Tuzla in Istanbul, northwestern Türkiye, drew public attention after the images spread on social media. Nature lovers visited the area to observe the animals living in a protected section…

Hot air balloon tourism remained strong in Cappadocia in Nevşehir, central Türkiye, in 2025, with 754,098 visitors taking flights over the UNESCO-listed region. Authorities reported that balloons flew on 223 days, with 29,479…

Wolves struggling to find food were spotted in the snow-covered Göle district of Ardahan, eastern Türkiye, where freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall persist. Drone footage captured one wolf carrying a large bone across the vast white…

Flamingos have created striking views in Izmit Bay in Kocaeli, northwestern Türkiye, a key wetland hosting around 168 bird species. The birds, known locally as “pink cranes,” gather in the bay during winter, attracting photographers…