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Kite Flying Festival Held in Şanlıurfa
A kite festival was held in the Ceylanpınar district of Şanlıurfa, next to the border with the northern Syrian region freed from terrorism. The festival, which was first held three years ago, attracted more than a thousand people this year.…
Flamingos Flock to Turkish Wetlands
Flamingos, rare and beautiful birds with pink feathers, have arrived at the reed fields in Pamucak, located between Türkiye's Kuşadası and Selçuk districts. This migration is due to the increased water…
Türkiye’s Eastern Express Splits Routes Amid Popularity
The Eastern and Touristic Eastern Express trains in Türkiye are now offering separate routes due to high demand. The Eastern Express, known for its scenic 24-hour journey from Kars to Ankara, remains a…
Injured Bear Rescued and Treated in Türkiye
A bear injured in a car accident on the Bursa-Uludağ road has been rescued and sent to the Bear Sanctuary in Karacabey. After a night-long search, rescue teams found and immobilized the bear, which had multiple hip…
Large Tornado Blows Away Roofs in Türkiye’s Erzurum
A tornado emerged during heavy rainfall yesterday afternoon near the Söğütlü Neighborhood of Türkiye's Erzurum province. The large tornado blow away some roofs in the area but no casualties occurred. Authorities initiated damage assessment…
Microbialite Emergence in Lake Van Draws Attention
Despite spring rainfall, Lake Van's water levels remain below desired levels. Microbialites, formations akin to coral reefs, have emerged as water receded due to climate-induced drought. These formations,…
Heavy Rain Halts Education in Hatay
Heavy rain in Türkiye's Hatay led to a partial suspension of education for a day. Governor Mustafa Masatlı reported ongoing rainfall, measuring 20 kilograms per square meter. The General Directorate of…
Apexmasters 2024 Drift Championship Held in Kocaeli
Apexmasters 2024 Türkiye Drift Championship started at the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation race track in Körfez district of Kocaeli province. Smoke-machine tires, sharp bend turns and extreme speeds gave unforgettable moments to drift…
Incekaya Crater in Türkiye Hosts Nature Lovers and Photographers
Incekaya Crater, the second largest crater in Tatvan district of Van in Türkiye, after Nemrut, which is the world's second largest crater, fascinates visitors. After a 1,5-hour walk to reach the approximately 1,800-meter-altituded region,…
Dark Clouds Collapse on Türkiye’s Kars
Dense dark clouds that formed after a week of rain in Türkiye's Kars province collapsed over the city. Sunlight in some areas was greatly reduced as clouds made the sky invisible.
The heavy rain continues intermittently across the city,…