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Bookseller Shelters Stray Cats In Earthquake-Hit Türkiye
Cihan Dede, a bookseller in Malatya, eastern Türkiye, has turned his container shop into a shelter for stray cats during harsh winter conditions. After his original shop was demolished following the February 6 earthquakes, Dede…
Blind Mother Highlights Braille And White Cane Awareness In Türkiye
Çiler Kocaman, a mother of three living in Bilecik, regularly visits the public library to read Braille books despite being blind from birth. “The Braille alphabet makes our lives much easier and is indispensable for us,” Kocaman…
Ayder Plateau Covered In Snow In Türkiye
Ayder Plateau, a world-famous tourist destination in Rize, northeastern Türkiye, has been blanketed in snow following heavy snowfall. Located in the Çamlıhemşin district, the plateau offered striking winter scenery as forests and…
Iranians Visiting Türkiye Say Iran Death Toll Higher Than Official Figures
As protests and internal unrest continue in Iran, Iranian tourists entering Türkiye through the Kapıköy Border Crossing said the death toll may be higher than official figures. Visitors staying briefly in Van reported internet…
Snow Blankets Harput in Türkiye
Heavy snowfall has blanketed the historic Harput neighborhood in Elazığ, eastern Türkiye, following meteorological warnings. Located about 1,200 meters above sea level, Harput’s historic landmarks were covered in snow, creating…
Three Macaques Seized in Türkiye’s Bursa
The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that three macaque monkeys illegally kept in Bursa have been taken into protective custody. The animals were identified during inspections by nature protection teams and transferred…
Snowfall Covers Çamlıca Hill in Istanbul
Heavy snowfall affected Istanbul throughout the morning, quickly blanketing large parts of the city. In Çamlıca Hill, one of Istanbul’s highest points, snow covered roads, trees, and viewing areas, creating striking winter scenes.…
Snowfall Transforms Abant Lake in Türkiye
Abant Lake National Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, turned into a winter landscape after heavy snowfall covered the area in white. Aerial footage showed snow-covered forests, flowing streams, and ducks swimming on the lake,…
Elderly Craftsman Keeps Basket Weaving Alive in Türkiye
An 88-year-old man in the Gülyalı district of Ordu, northern Türkiye, continues basket weaving decades after learning the craft as a child using hazelnut branches. Haki Atasever said he once supported his family through basket…
Snow Turns Yaralıgöz Mountain Into Winter Scenery in Türkiye
Heavy snowfall created postcard-like views on Yaralıgöz Mountain in Kastamonu, northern Türkiye, where snow depth exceeded 1.5 meters at elevations of 1,250 meters. Drone footage showed snow-covered wooden houses and forests,…