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Fourth-Generation Turkish Knife Maker Pursues Family Tradition Over Teaching
Mehmet Ircı, a 27-year-old graduate with a teaching degree living in Türkiye's Niğde, has decided to continue his family's longstanding tradition of crafting handmade knives instead of pursuing a career as…
Fire Stirs Panic in Industrial Site in Antalya
A fire broke out in a workplace producing bodywork and dumpers in an industrial site in Antalya's Manavgat district. Upon the notice of the witnesses to the fire department, the fire was taken under control and cooled. No casualties were…
Train Collides with Cattle Truck at Level Crossing in Türkiye
A collision between a train and a truck carrying cattle at a level crossing in Muş, Turkey, resulted in numerous animal casualties and reported human injuries and fatalities. The incident took place near Muş Sugar…
Man Holds 7 Hostage in Türkiye to Protest Israel’s Attacks
Ibrahim Y., a former worker of the Procter & Gamble (P&G) factory in the Gebze Organized Industrial Zone in Türkiye's Kocaeli province, held 7 other workers hostage with a gun during a birthday celebration at around 14.40 yesterday.…
Turkish High-Speed Train Faces Ticket Shortage Amid High Demand
Passengers planning to travel on Türkiye's high-speed trains are facing challenges as limited trips lead to ticket shortages and increased prices, particularly in busy stations like Istanbul and Eskişehir.…
Dense Snow Adorned Balkayalar Mountain
The recent snowfalls have covered Balkayalar Mountain, located within the borders of the Derecik district of Türkiye's Hakkari, in white. The peerless view of the symbolic Mediterranean beauty attracts many photography enthusiasts.…
Kızılırmak Delta Wetlands Attracted Over 100,000 Visitors in 2023
Kızılırmak Delta Wetland and Bird Sanctuary, located on the border of several districts of Türkiye's Samsun's, was flooded with visitors in 2023. Data shows that, throughout the last year, around 100,000 people visited the…
19 Injured in Road Accident in Istanbul
An intercity passenger bus heading towards Edirne in the Çeköy district of Türkiye's Istanbul province went out of control and entered the barriers. Following the crash, the bus collided with a truck advancing on the road. Firefighters…
Newly Taken Photos Reveal Destruction in Hatay
Saray Main Street in Hatay, one of the Turkish provinces jolted by two major earthquakes on February 6, 2023, has been recently photographed. Compared to its old and lively atmosphere, the street's new appearance formed a heartbreaking…
Adıyaman Clock Tower: A Frozen Symbol of the Earthquake
The Clock Tower in Adıyaman, frozen at 04:17 during the February 6 earthquake, stands as a poignant symbol of the disaster. Stopped clocks facing four directions were intentionally left unchanged,…