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Earthquake Survivor Mourns Family in Türkiye
A father who lost most of his family in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş returned to a family cemetery in Adana, southern Türkiye, at 4:17 a.m. to pray for his loved ones. Fatih Karaca survived because he was at work but…
Turkish Forces Set Flag Parachute Record in Northern Cyprus
Türkiye’s Special Forces Command set a new national record with a freefall parachute jump carrying a giant Turkish flag in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said Senior Staff Sergeant…
Rare Wildcat Spotted in Northwestern Türkiye
A rare wildcat was captured on camera traps in the Ganos Mountains, located in Tekirdağ province in northwestern Türkiye. Footage recorded by nature observers shows the animal cautiously moving through the forest before disappearing into…
Gibbous Moon Lights Up Türkiye Skies
A bright gibbous moon illuminated the night sky over Elazığ, a city in eastern Türkiye, creating striking visual scenes. The moon’s intense glow formed landscape-like silhouettes, offering postcard-worthy views across the city.
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Beşiktaş Near Deal With South Korean Striker
South Korean footballer Hyeon-Gyu Oh has arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, to complete transfer talks and undergo medical examinations with Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş has reached a principle agreement with the 24-year-old striker and his club Genk as…
Disabled Artist Turns Waste Into Art in Türkiye
Aziz Harmancı, a speech- and hearing-impaired artist living in Hakkari province in eastern Türkiye, makes miniature houses and figures using recycled waste materials. Despite his disabilities, Harmancı transforms discarded household…
Snowfall Transforms Gölcük Nature Park in Türkiye
Gölcük Nature Park, located in Bolu province in northwestern Türkiye, was transformed into a winter landscape after heavy snowfall. Situated around 13 kilometers south of the city of Bolu, the park is known for its pine forests and…
Snowfall Blankets Edirne in White
Heavy snowfall hit Edirne, Türkiye, in the evening as a cold air wave from the Balkans swept across the region, covering the city in white. Historic landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, created postcard-like…
Frozen Lake Forms Winter Scene in Tokat, Türkiye
Kurt Lake in the Reşadiye district of Tokat province turned into a winter landscape as its surface froze amid cold weather. Located near Kızılcaören town, the lake, which is popular for picnics in summer, was covered in snow and…
Migratory Ducks Spotted at Salda Lake Türkiye
Salda Lake, one of Türkiye’s key wetlands, was filmed hosting flocks of common pochard ducks during the migration season. The birds were captured by drone gliding across the lake’s surface in the Yeşilova district of Burdur. Known as the…