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Edirne’s Tunca River Faces Risk of Drought
Tunca River in Türkiye's Edirne, an important water resource and also one of the important historical values of the city, has become the new victim of increasing global warming. Due to the abnormally high air temperature and lack of…
Turkish Man Dies of Heart Attack During Evening Prayer
A man in Isparta suffered a fatal heart attack while attending evening prayer at Devlethan Mosque in Yalvaç district. The man collapsed during prayer, and despite immediate aid from two individuals and subsequent medical intervention, he…
3 Treasure Hunters Die Due to Gas Leak in Cave in Bursa
Three treasure hunters who were illegally digging in a cave in the Gürmüzlü District in Bursa, Türkiye lost their lives as a result of gas leaking from the generator they were using. One of the them was found at the entrance of the cave,…
Spring Blooms: Kızılırmak Delta Welcomes 7,500 Visitors
The Kızılırmak Delta Bird Sanctuary of Türkiye, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has come alive with vibrant wildlife and blooming vegetation this spring. During the Eid holiday, around 7,500 visitors…
Dead Dolphins Washed Ashore in Artvin
Five dead dolphins were found at different points of the coast in Hopa and Kemalpaşa districts of Artvin province of Türkiye. After locals and fishermen reported the carcasses, a study was initiated into the causes of the death of the…
Van Experiences Two Seasons At Once
Although the air temperature rises to spring normals in the low altitude regions, winter continues in the higher regions of Türkiye's Van. While inverted tulips heralding spring in Gevaş district and almond trees in Tuşba district are…
Antalya Excavation Uncovers 3,500-Year-Old Roman Street
Archaeologists in Antalya have made a significant discovery during excavations near the Hıdırlık Tower. They uncovered a 3,500-year-old Roman-era columned street stretching over 800 meters, with 100…
Fatal Landslide During Charity Fountain Construction in Türkiye
Two people died and one person was injured in a landslide during the construction of a charity fountain in Kangırlı village, Çanakkale, Türkiye. Authorities expressed condolences to the families of the…
Türkiye’s Protected Inverted Tulips
The fine for plucking protected inverted tulips in Hizan district of Bitlis is 244,315 TL ($7500) as the flowers bloom in Gayda Cemetery. These tulips, also called 'crying bride' or 'sadness flower', are blooming earlier…
Antalya’s Hıdırlık Tower Project Unearths Ancient Discoveries
The Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is actively excavating the Hıdırlık Tower Surroundings, revealing new archaeological findings. Recently, they unearthed a structure with columns and are conserving patterned floor mosaics.…