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Mountain Goats Recorded while Feeding under Dense Fog
Wild mountain goats, which are prohibited from hunting, were recorded while feeding on the steep rocks of the high altitudes under the fog clouds in the Munzur Mountains, located between Erzincan and Tunceli in Türkiye
Mountain goats…
World-Famous Antalya Beach Remains Empty Due to Extreme Heat
The world-famous Konyaaltı Beach of Türkiye's Antalya province remained empty due to temperatures above seasonal norms. Citizens and tourists, who saw that the thermometers showed 46 degrees, avoided being under the sun at noon and stayed…
Ottoman Mosque Stands Out with Stunning Wooden Ceiling
The Mahmutpaşa Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, estimated to be from the 15th century, captivates visitors with its intricate wooden ceiling. This historic mosque, built with wood and adobe, features exceptional woodwork and hand-carved…
Boat Tours Begin on Türkiye’s Işıklı Lake
Boat tours have commenced on Işıklı Lake in Denizli's Çivril district, renowned for hosting Türkiye's largest water lily field. The vibrant convergence of green, blue, and white has captivated visitors from the first day. With the…
Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Bursa Viewed from the Air
A fast-spreading forest fire erupted in the Topuk District of Bursa's Orhaneli region. The fire, which expanded quickly, was captured from the air by aircraft from the Regional Directorate of Forestry.
The Directorate shared footage of…
Türkiye Discovers 300 Million Cubic Meters of Natural Gas
A significant natural gas reserve has been discovered in the Thrace Basin, located in the northwest region of Türkiye, specifically in Tekirdağ and Silivri. This reserve, estimated to be 300 million cubic meters in size and valued at…
Turkish Air Force Training Plane Crashes in Kayseri
A Turkish Air Force SF-260D type training aircraft departed from the 12th Air Transport Main Base Command in Kayseri for a routine training mission on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024. The aircraft reportedly crashed near Hasanarpa district of…
Çorum’s Dazzling Hacılarhanı Pond Awaits Nature Lovers
Hacılarhanı Pond, surrounded by a pine and oak forest in Çorum's Sungurlu district in Türkiye, offers nature lovers the opportunity to trek on the paths passing through a lively and dense forest, where the sun almost does not touch the…
Wild Horses Flocked to City Center in Manisa due to Hot Weather
The sudden increase in air temperature in Türkiye's Manisa province also affected wildlife. In the city, where the air temperature reached 40 degrees in the shade, the Yılkı horses, a wild horse species, living in the Spil Mountain National…
Ancient Underground City Potential in Kastamonu, Türkiye
In the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, a hidden canyon featuring city walls, caves, and tunnel entrances is poised for discovery and tourism development. Lecturer Hikmet Haberal from Kastamonu University suggests the canyon may…