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Türkiye’s Uludağ Welcomes First Snowfall Before Ski Season
Uludağ in Bursa, one of Türkiye’s major winter tourism spots, saw its first snowfall as temperatures dropped to near zero. The brief morning snow covered areas near the summit and boosted hopes for an early ski season. Resorts and hotels…
A Turkish Teacher’s Journey from Bulgaria’s Forced Migration to Türkiye
Vildan Yılmaz, an 88-year-old retired teacher who came to Türkiye from Bulgaria during the 1989 forced migration, reflected on her teaching career and the meaning of Teachers' Day. Despite undergoing surgery and chemotherapy in…
Salt Flats Draw Visitors to Türkiye’s Lake Tuz
Unique salt formations created by the receding waters of Lake Tuz in central Türkiye are attracting growing numbers of visitors and photographers. The natural structures, especially visible near Aksaray’s Eskil district, have gone…
Eight-Century-Old Inn in Türkiye Left in Ruins
The 800-year-old Çınçınlı Sultan Inn in Saraykent, Yozgat, Türkiye, is drawing attention in its severely damaged state. Built in 1240–1241 on the historic Silk Road, the inn has largely collapsed, with its walls stripped and its…
Dense Fog in Eastern Türkiye Forms Striking Scenes
Thick fog settled over the city of Elazığ in eastern Türkiye, reducing visibility to about 5 meters in some areas. A cloud layer formed over the city, creating striking views as sunlight broke through the mist. Drone footage…
Tourists Flock to Tortum Waterfall in Türkiye During Autumn
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum, Türkiye’s largest and Europe’s third largest, has seen a surge in visitors as autumn draws in nature enthusiasts and tourists. Crowds gathered to photograph the waterfall and enjoy its seasonal scenery.…
Türkiye’s KIZILELMA to Use Embedded Targeting System
Türkiye’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft has become the world’s first UCAV to fly with an embedded electro-optical targeting system. The TOYGUN EOTS, developed by ASELSAN, was successfully integrated and tested at the…
Philography Artist from Türkiye Earns National Recognition
Ayhan Güneş, one of only eight philography artists in Türkiye certified by the Ministry of Culture, represents Elazığ in national and international exhibitions. Güneş has produced more than 500 works since being introduced by the craft in…
Mountain Goats Roam Freely in Türkiye’s Tunceli
In Türkiye’s Tunceli province, mountain goats roaming freely through the streets of Çemişgezek have become a local attraction. Often seen near homes and even in traffic, the protected animals move calmly among autumn’s golden…
Türkiye’s Çankırı Draws Thousands of Visitors
A group of 100 tourists from Sakarya visited the central Turkish city of Çankırı, exploring its museums, historic sites, and one of the world’s largest salt caves. The visitors also enjoyed local cuisine and toured places of…