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Snow-Covered Meanders Forms Scenic Views in Türkiye
The Nazik Village meanders in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, eastern Türkiye, created striking winter landscapes after heavy snowfall. The winding river stretches from Nazik village to Nazik Lake, which is fully frozen and covers…
Buffaloes Bathe in Hot Springs in Bitlis, Türkiye
Buffaloes and horses were brought to Budaklı Hot Springs in the Güroymak district of Bitlis, eastern Türkiye, for cleaning during winter, creating striking scenes. The animals calmly stood in the steaming thermal waters despite…
Truck Driver Rescues Injured Lynx in Türkiye
A truck driver stopped to help an injured lynx in the Hafik district of Sivas, central Türkiye, after noticing the animal on the roadside. Servet Solmaz, who was traveling from Gaziantep to Trabzon, called local authorities and waited with…
Sea of Fog Covers Kastamonu in Türkiye
Dense morning fog blanketed Kastamonu in northern Türkiye, reducing visibility to as low as 20 meters in some areas and prompting drivers to proceed cautiously. The thick layer created a “sea of fog” over the city center, producing…
Freezing Temperatures Drive Birds to Lake Van in Türkiye
Freezing temperatures in Bitlis province in eastern Türkiye have caused reeds along the shores of Lake Van to freeze, pushing waterbirds toward open waters. Ducks and other species were seen gathering in large flocks in the deeper,…
Ramadan Mahyas Light Up Istanbul, Türkiye
The centuries-old tradition of hanging illuminated inscriptions, known as mahyas, has returned to imperial mosques in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of Ramadan. A mahya reading “Ramadan is the Month of the Quran” was displayed on the…
Snow Covers Türkiye’s “Muş Pyramid”
The Mercimek Kale Mound, known as the “Muş Pyramid,” was blanketed in snow after heavy snowfall in Muş province in eastern Türkiye, creating striking winter views. Located along the Murat River, the mound’s pyramid-like shape stood…
School Fire Prompts Evacuation in Türkiye
Students were evacuated from a primary school in Antalya, southern Türkiye, after a fire broke out at Primary and Secondary School in the Muratpaşa district. The fire started in a first-floor staff room around 12:30 p.m. local time,…
Fog Covers Istanbul’s Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
Dense fog blanketed Istanbul, creating striking aerial views around the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which links Asia and Europe in Türkiye. Drone footage showed the upper section of the bridge disappearing into the mist, while the…
Türkiye Detains Two Israeli Intelligence (MOSSAD) Operatives
Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) detained Mehmet Budak Derya and Veysel Kerimoğlu in the “MONITUM” operation for working on behalf of Israeli intelligence (MOSSAD). The operation was carried out in…