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Earthquake-Damaged Building Holds Intact Winter Jars for 11 Months
In the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, buildings, including thousands in Elbistan district, suffered severe damage. Among these structures was one that ultimately underwent demolition due to the extensive…
CCTV Records Knife Attack at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul
A distressing incident unfolded at Fatih Mosque when a man reportedly entered and began chanting slogans, resulting in a violent altercation yesterday at approximately 19:15. Security footage from the mosque captured the assailant attacking…
Frost-Painted Trees Amid Subzero Temperatures in Hakkari
The Yüksekova district in Hakkari encountered freezing temperatures below zero following heavy snowfall, significantly impacting daily life. The district, nestled in one of Türkiye's highest residential zones, grapples with dense…
Decay-Flagged Building Collapses in Mersin, Türkiye
A dramatic scene unfolded in Tarsus, Mersin, as a building, flagged for structural decay, collapsed within seconds upon the touch of a digger in Mersin, Türkiye. Reports indicated that the 5-story building had received a decay report and a…
Illegally Operating Recycling Facility Catches Fire
A fire broke out again at the Tekeli Recycling Facility in Manisa, Türkiye, which caused great damage to the environment as a result of the fire that broke out in June last year and continued for 2 days. Luckily, the fire was taken under…
Rare Flooded Forest ‘Hacıosman’ Captured at Close Range
Hacıosman Forest, a protected flooded forest in Samsun's Çarşamba district, was recorded at close range. The forest, which consists of trees such as pointed fruit ash and plain maple and hosts a rich variety of plant and animal species on a…
Nature Enthusiasts Brave Harsh Winter Conditions in Gümüşhane
Mountaineers and nature enthusiasts in Gümüşhane, Türkiye faced a challenging trek amid heavy snow, enduring blizzards reaching over 1 meter in parts of the Kalis Plateau, nestled at the base of Karadağ. Despite the daunting…
Thousands of Pigeons Released into Sky for Palestinians
Hundreds of pro-Palestinians gathered somewhere between Gaziantep's Nizip district and Şanlıurfa's Birecik district in Türkiye to demonstrate their solidarity with Palestinian people. Drawing attention to the oppression of all Palestinians…
Atabarı Ski Center in Türkiye’s Artvin Awaits New Visitors
The ski season started at the Atabarı Ski Center on Mersivan Mountain at an altitude of 2,200 meters in Artvin as the snow thickness reached 65 centimeters after heavy snowfall. The ski center, which has been in service since 2009, has 2…
Justice and Development Party Reveals New Candidate for Istanbul Mayorship
The Justice and Development Party (AKP), the ruling party in Türkiye, held a meeting to announce their members who would be the new candidates in the critical local elections to be held on March 31, 2024. Along with the other mayoral…