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Fox Found Frozen Standing Upright in Yüksekova, Türkiye
A fox searching for food was found frozen solid, standing upright on a snowdrift in the Kerem Zeydan neighborhood of Büyükçiftlik town in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari. Residents initially thought the animal would run away, but upon…
Eastern Express Passengers Discover Cittaslow Kemaliye In Türkiye
Passengers arriving in Erzincan aboard the Tourist Eastern Express visited the historic district of Kemaliye, a member of Türkiye’s Cittaslow (Slow Cities) network. Designated as Türkiye’s 21st Cittaslow town in 2022, Kemaliye attracted…
Stray Ostrich Disrupts Traffic In Türkiye
A stray ostrich caused traffic disruption in the Arifiye district of Sakarya, northwestern Türkiye, after wandering onto a busy road. The bird moved unpredictably between lanes, forcing drivers to slow down and honk their horns. Bystanders…
Female Drone Operator Leads Türkiye’s KIZILELMA Program
A female drone operator is playing a leading role in Türkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft program, Bayraktar KIZILELMA. Elif Ergin, the KIZILELMA drone operator team leader at Baykar, also trains operators for the AKINCI and…
Heavy Snow Turns Sivas City Square White In Türkiye
Heavy snowfall blanketed Sivas in central Türkiye, forming striking winter scenes across the city. Snow covered Cumhuriyet Square, one of the city’s historic landmarks, as residents gathered to photograph the fairytale-like view.…
Ancient Apollo Oracle Center Highlights Cultural Tourism Potential In Türkiye
The Apollo Khresterios Oracle Center in the ancient city of Aigai, western Türkiye, stands out as one of the region’s best-preserved ancient belief sites. Located in the Kocaçay Valley near natural water sources, the oracle center…
First Crescent Moon Of 2026 Seen Over Van, Türkiye
The first crescent moon of 2026 created striking evening views in Van, eastern Türkiye. Appearing as a thin arc on the western horizon after sunset, the crescent stood out clearly in sub-zero temperatures. Flights departing from…
Türkiye’s Stone Road Freezes In Winter Cold
The Stone Road in Kemaliye, eastern Türkiye, known as one of the world’s most challenging roads, has frozen due to extreme winter temperatures. Located between Kemaliye and Divriği, the 7-kilometer route carved into the Dark Canyon is lined…
Spil Mountain Freezes Without Snow In Türkiye
Sub-zero temperatures turned Spil Mountain National Park in western Türkiye white with frost and ice despite the absence of snowfall. Temperatures dropped to -12°C at night, coating trees and rocky areas with thick ice and…
Snow Covers Parts Of Istanbul In Türkiye
Heavy overnight snowfall blanketed parts of Istanbul, Türkiye, turning streets and rooftops white in several districts. Snow accumulation was reported in Bağcılar and Başakşehir, where roads remained open despite the wintry…