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Bear Spotted Roaming on Snow in Türkiye
In the Yüksekova district of Hakkari, Türkiye, electrical maintenance teams responding to a power outage caused by heavy snowfall unexpectedly encountered a bear navigating through the snow in Dağlıca village. The crews, already en route to…
Astonishing Winter Scenes Captured in Türkiye’s Artvin
The Meydancık village in Artvin's Şavşat, a cittaslow-titled district that attract attention with its nature, architecture, calmness and culture, was covered in white after a heavy snowfall.
“We are in Meydancık village, one of the…
Scenic Beauty at Ergan Mountain Ski Center in Erzincan, Türkiye
The Ergan Mountain Ski Center, nestled at the base of the Munzur Mountains in Erzincan, Türkiye, witnessed a stunning visual display as fog enveloped the area. Despite reduced visibility to 5 meters at times,…
Flamingos Remain in Lake Van Due to Higher Average Temps
Migratory guests of Lake Van, a bird paradise that hosts many bird species every year, extend their stay due to the increase in average temperature and the hunting ban. Flamingos, which normally leave the lake basin with the arrival of…
Footage Reveals Panic Inside Malatya Mosque During February 6 Quake
Disturbing images from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş on February 6 depict the harrowing moments inside the Çöşnük Musa Kazım Mosque in Malatya's Battalgazi district. As citizens sought…
Türkiye Quakes: Sole Survivor Talks on Devastating Loss
In the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, the Antakya district of Hatay faced significant destruction, leading to the loss of thousands of lives. Among the casualties was the Gezer family, whose 3-storey apartment building in Antakya's…
Izmir Grapples with Severe Flooding After Heavy Rainfall
Intense rainfall in Izmir, Türkiye, has brought the city to a halt, with streets resembling lakes and vehicles submerged. Following a weather warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the heavy rain began last evening and…
Türkiye’s Unique ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Aims for Guinness World Record
Elazığ's exclusive 'Coffee Cup' Museum, the sole one in Türkiye, is gearing up to enter the Guinness World Records with its impressive collection of 5,000 artifacts. Founded by Ahmet Bulut, President of Elazığ Tourism, Culture,…
Locals Sunbathe in Muğla Beach Amid Winter
The sunny days continue in Türkiye's Muğla while other cities in Eastern Anatolia and Black Sea regions are battling with severe cold. The Akyaka beach in Ula, a cittaslow-titled district of Muğla, was flocked by numerous locals who wanted…
Turkish Female Craftsmen Defy Gender Norms, Excel in Furniture Factory
In Türkiye's Elazığ Organized Industrial Zone, a furniture factory challenges gender norms as female craftsmen demonstrate exceptional speed and determination in their work. Traditionally male-dominated,…