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Göyne Dam Freezes Amid Cold Snap in Türkiye
The Göyne Irrigation Dam in Erzincan experienced surface freezing due to cold weather, with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees below zero. The dam, utilized for agricultural irrigation and cage fishing,…
Ancient Cendere Bridge Stands Tall Amidst Türkiye Quake
In the aftermath of the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, numerous buildings were devastated, but the ancient Cendere Bridge in Adıyaman's Kahta district emerged…
Nature Sports Club Conquers Mount Ararat Despite Freezing Cold
Members of the Rota Nature Sports Club in Van and a group of mountaineers from Izmir province managed to climb Mount Ararat, Türkiye's tallest mountain, in 4 days despite the freezing weather of minus 44 degrees. Rota Nature Sports Club,…
Village Grandfather Climbs Mosque Dome to Aid Storks
Yücel Kale, a resident of Endiz village in Tokat, Türkiye, gained attention and respect for his extraordinary act of climbing the mosque dome to assist storks in building nests. The unexpected initiative surprised…
Ski Season Starts in Küpkıran Ski Center
The ski season has started at Küpkıran Ski Center in Türkiye's Ağrı. After about one and a half months of delay, ski lovers rushed to the ski resort as soon as the season started.
"It is a sport that can be learned within 2-3 days. We…
Erzincan Hosts Global Photography Event
Photography enthusiasts recently gathered at the 'Erzincan Photography Event,' a 3-day program hosted by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism with the support of Erzincan Governorship in Türkiye. The event, attended by around…
Flooding and Landslides Hit Artvin, Türkiye
Heavy rains in Artvin led to floods and landslides in Borçka, affecting homes, businesses, and transportation. Numerous village roads, including the Hopa-Borçka highway, were closed due to landslides, causing damage to over 10 vehicles. The…
Aerial Images Reflect Post-Earthquake Devastation in Türkiye’s Hatay
Aerial images captured a year after the devastating February 6 earthquakes in Hatay's Antakya district unveiled the colossal destruction, marking it as the disaster of the century. Comparing old and new images from…
Armed Attack Near Istanbul Palace of Justice
A targeted armed attack occurred at the police station near Gate C of the Istanbul Palace of Justice in Çağlayan, resulting in a confrontation. Initial reports indicate that two police officers were injured during the…
Türkiye Marks Anniversary of Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes
On the anniversary of the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MSB) released the '6 February Earthquake Documentary.' This documentary marks one year since the 7.7 and 7.6…