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Oil Leaks Amidst Exploration Plans in Türkiye’s Blacksea
Prof. Dr. Nafiz Maden, Head of the Geophysical Engineering Department at Gümüşhane University in Türkiye, responded to Minister Alparslan Bayraktar's announcement of an oil exploration calendar in Sinop, Trabzon,…
Cargo Plane Lands Fuselage-First at Istanbul Airport
A cargo plane at Istanbul Airport faced a landing mishap when its front landing gear failed to deploy, resulting in a landing on its fuselage. The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure clarified that…
Türkiye’s AKINCI Completes Successful Sea Target Tests
The Bayraktar AKINCI Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (TIHA) recently conducted firing tests against both moving and fixed sea targets, achieving successful results. Developed domestically by Baykar under the Presidency of Defense…
Lightning Illuminates Night in Iskenderun, Hatay
Recent rainy weather in the Eastern Mediterranean brought about a dramatic display in Hatay, Türkiye. Lightning accompanied heavy rain in the region, forming picturesque scenes reminiscent of a lightning storm.…
Kahramanmaraş: Then and Now After the Earthquake
Recently unearthed photographs from 15 to 20 years ago showcase the dramatic transformation of Kahramanmaraş city center following a devastating earthquake on February 6. The earthquake, which struck the Mediterranean region, led…
Yeşilköy Waterfall: A Tourist Favorite in Kayseri, Türkiye
The picturesque Yeşilköy Waterfall, nestled in Türkiye's Kayseri in Yahyalı district, has become a top destination for tourists. Situated around 40 kilometers from the district center, the waterfall's…
Stunning Shelf Cloud Appeared Over Istanbul After Rain
Following a bout of rain in Istanbul, captivating aerial images emerged showcasing a shelf cloud against the backdrop of a sunset. The unique scene, captured in Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece districts,…
Heights of Gümüşhane Covered in Snow Amid May
Snowfall formed a fascinating sight around the Limni Lake Nature Park, located at an altitude of 2,024 meters above sea level in Türkiye's Gümüşhane despite the nearing of the summer season.
“Such snowfall occurs in the higher parts of…
Fine Issued for Picking Protected Water Lilies in Türkiye
Authorities in Türkiye's Biga district are imposing fines of 387,141 TL ($12,000) on those caught picking protected water lilies in Nilüfer Lake, located in the village of Kalafat. This measure aims to prevent…
Hıdırellez and Kakava Festival Celebrated in Edirne
Thousands of locals and tourists gathered in Edirne due to the Romani traditioniol festival Kakava and the Muslim seasonal holiday Hıdırellez. The celebrations, which started yesterday with the lighting of the Kakava fire, continued…