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Flamingos Painted Lake Van in White
Guests of the Lake Van basin, which hosts many bird species every year, extended their stay due to the hot weather and hunting ban. Some flamingos around the basin covered the coastline in white, creating fairytale-like landscapes.
Lake…
Türkiye’s Elazığ Covered by Dense Fog
A dense cloud of fog has been covering the Elazığ province of Türkiye in recent days. Although the thick layer of fog is blocking the sunlight during the day, it has formed a picture-book atmosphere that is pleasing to watch.
"We saw a…
High-Speed Sivas-Ankara Train Line Surpasses Expectations
The newly inaugurated Sivas-Ankara High-Speed Train line, launched on April 26, 2023, has seen remarkable success, catering to 700,000 passengers, as per the data released by the Republic of Türkiye State Railways (TCDD). This milestone…
Dense Fog Lingers Around Selimiye Mosque
Dense fog occurred in the morning hours in Edirne province, in Türkiye's Thrace region. The fog cloud, which reduced the visibility to less than 50 meters, formed a fascinating atmosphere around the historical Selimiye mosque, which entered…
Ultra-Luxury Cars Take Center Stage in Istanbul as Police Assets
The Istanbul Police Department has repurposed ultra-luxury vehicles seized in operations against criminal organizations, showcasing them at prominent tourist spots across the city. Valued hundreds of thousands USD, these vehicles…
Fog Halts Dardanelles Ship Traffic; Drone Captures Enigmatic 1915 Çanakkale Bridge
The Dardanelles Strait shut down for ship transit due to thick fog, causing disruptions for three days in Çanakkale, Türkiye. Reduced visibility led to the closure of Bosphorus traffic around 09.05, with warnings issued to ships…
Dumanlı Plateau Welcomes All Paragliding Enthusiasts
The take-off runway in the Dumanlı plateau region of Düziçi district in Türkiye's Osmaniye province at an altitude of 1100 meters has become a popular destination for paragliding enthusiasts. Depending on the wind speed, many extreme sports…
Türkiye Conducts Maiden Flight of ANKA-3 UCAV
TAI's ANKA-3 unmanned combat aircraft, characterized by its advanced features and low radar visibility, took to the skies for its inaugural flight. President Erdogan applauded the achievement, emphasizing its…
Snowfall Forms Magnificent Landscapes in Türkiye’s Bolu
The high-altitude regions in Türkiye's Bolu province, such as Aladağlar, Sarıalan Plateau, and Köroğlu Mountains, turned white after a heavy snowfall that started last week. The snow-covered forests meeting with the sunset formed enchanting…
4.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Malatya, Türkiye
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Yeşilyurt district in Malatya at 12:34, with a depth of 17.3 kilometers, according to Turkish authorities. Felt in nearby provinces, the earthquake, fortunately, resulted in no adverse effects or damages,…