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Gynandromorph Chicken-Rooster Shocks Owner
The half chicken and half rooster kept by the owner of a furniture factory in Bursa's İnegöl district shocks those who see it. The right side of the one-year-old animal's body, which was determined to be gynandromorph, has the…
Russian Tourists in Türkiye’s Samsun After 3-Month
The Astoria Grande cruise ship, accompanied by 898 Russian tourists and a total crew of 1,336 people, docked at Samsun Port after a hiatus of three months. Departing from Amasra and resuming its tours, the ship made its second visit to…
Otter Spotted Stealing Fish near Tigris River
An otter, which is classified as 'near extinction' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, was spotted stealing fish from a boat on a pond near the Tigris River in Türkiye's Diyarbakır province.
"I run a tea garden on the…
Türkiye’s Phrygian Valley: A Visual and Historical Delight
The Phrygian Valley, spanning Eskişehir, Kütahya, and Afyonkarahisar in Türkiye, is renowned for its picturesque scenery reminiscent of postcards. This historical region, steeped in Phrygian heritage with numerous churches and…
Child Labor Plagues Adana’s Agricultural Sector
In Adana, where seasonal agricultural work attracts workers from other regions of Türkiye, children of agricultural laborers are missing out on education due to field work. Families from Şanlıurfa migrate to Adana for agricultural jobs,…
Desert Dust Covers Türkiye’s Thrace
Dust clouds that rose from the Libyan deserts have been covering Türkiye's Thrace region for 3 days. Experts say the incident is expected to continue for a while and that mud rains may occur.
Apart from reducing visibility, dust clouds…
Judas Trees Paint Istanbul with Spring Colors
The blooming Judas trees are turning Istanbul into a picturesque scene, blending green, blue, and pink hues along the Bosphorus. These trees, known as spring's heralds, are adorning the city with their…
Desert Dust from Africa Triggers Health Concerns in Istanbul
The influx of desert dust and heat waves from Africa is causing health issues, particularly for children and the elderly, in Türkiye. Experts advise wearing masks and keeping windows closed to minimize exposure.…
Landslide Captured on Video
A landslide in Gümüşhane's Kürtün district in Türkiye caused panic as tons of soil moved, blocking access roads to several villages. Citizens recorded the frightening event with their mobile phones, capturing…
Hürmetçi Marshes: Nature’s Oasis in Kayseri, Türkiye
Nestled in Kayseri, Türkiye, at 1,073 meters above sea level along a major bird migration path spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa, Hürmetçi Marshes unveils its scenic beauty as temperatures rise. This wetland, acclaimed internationally, sits…