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Moment Man Encounters a Bear in Türkiye
A man filming a hungry bear in Bursa’s Uludağ narrowly escaped an attack, capturing the intense moment on his mobile phone. The incident occurred when a bear, searching for food in the Sarıalan region by rummaging through garbage…
Historical Buildings Illuminated in Central Türkiye
Sivas Historical City Square, which features significant works from the Seljuk, Ottoman, and Republic periods, remains partially illuminated by street lamps due to delays in a long-awaited lighting project. Initiated in…
Excavation Unveils Key Anatolian Seljuk City in Türkiye
Excavations in Kalehisar, Çorum, are shedding light on a significant Anatolian Seljuk settlement, with experts likening its importance to Hattusa, the capital of the Hittites. Head of the excavation, Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Kemal…
“Super Blood Moon Eclipse” Dazzles Istanbul
Istanbul witnessed the last lunar eclipse of 2024, the "Super Blood Moon Eclipse," offering a stunning visual spectacle. The eclipse, visible between the iconic minarets of the Süleymaniye and Rüstem Pasha Mosques,…
Turkish Retired Officer Turns Passion for Antiques into Thriving Market
Ali Kılınç, a retired non-commissioned officer from Zile, Tokat, has transformed his 44-year passion for antiques into a small business. After serving in the Turkish Armed Forces for years, Kılınç began collecting antique items,…
Farmer Revives Animal Husbandry with 4-Storey Farm in Trabzon
In Trabzon's Şalpazarı district in Türkiye, Gökhan Karadeniz has revitalized animal husbandry by building a unique 4-storey farm on steep terrain. Karadeniz, a 30-year-old natural gas technician graduate, chose to pursue farming…
Century-old Village Resurfaces After 14 Years in Sivas
A century-old village that was submerged under water with the construction of the Pusat-Özen Dam in the Hafik district of Sivas has resurfaced due to drought and that its water was partially transfered to another dam. Locals who previously…
Erzurum Museum Showcases 3,500-Year-Old Artifacts in New Exhibition
The Erzurum Museum in Türkiye has unveiled a collection of 175 ancient jewelry items, including pieces that date back 3,500 years. These artifacts, which have never been displayed before, are part of a new initiative by the museum…
Severe Floods Hit Artvin’s Arhavi
The Arhavi district of Artvin was paralyzed by floods and inundations following heavy rainfall that began yesterday afternoon. Rainfall of 174 kilograms per square meter caused severe flooding in some areas and a main road leading to…
Fire At Turkish Pasta Factory Following Explosion Kills One
Cooling operations are ongoing for the second day following an explosion at the pasta factory in Sakarya, Türkiye, which left 30 people injured and one person dead. The explosion, which occurred for unknown reasons, caused a large…