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Turkish Villagers Transform Barren Land Into a Cedar Forest
Two decades after an ambitious local reforestation effort, 400 hectares of barren land in southern Türkiye have blossomed into a thriving cedar forest. In the mountainous district of Feke, villagers and forestry officials worked…
Ankara Locks Down for 36th NATO Summit
Security is at its highest level in Ankara as the Turkish capital prepares to host the 36th NATO Summit on July 7-8, backed by a massive deployment of 56,000 security personnel. Esenboğa Airport is already bustling with arriving…
Record High Waters Revive Türkiye’s Lake Çıldır
Heavy rainfall and melting snow have pushed the water level of Lake Çıldır, located in northeastern Türkiye, to its highest point in 32 years. Local restaurant owner Canılgın Uzunkaya credited this historic surge to a perfect…
Resident Storks Frame Mount Ağrı
Storks that have made a permanent home on the roof of the Iğdır Governorate building in Türkiye are offering spectacular views year-round. Rather than migrating, these iconic birds remain in their nests through all four seasons,…
Spectacular Lightning Storm Hits Türkiye’s Erzurum
After days of steady rain, intense thunderstorms and heavy downpours swept through the Turkish city of Erzurum last night. Successive lightning strikes created a dazzling display, repeatedly lighting up the dark sky and briefly turning…
Aerial Firefighting Underway as Wildfire Hits Western Türkiye
A forest fire has broken out near the Tabanlar neighborhood in the Soma district of Türkiye's Manisa province. While the exact cause of the blaze remains undetermined, emergency response teams were quickly dispatched to the area. Strong…
Blooming Lavender Fields Draw Summer Crowds in Western Türkiye
Newly established lavender fields in Türkiye's Kırklareli province have erupted into vibrant purple, becoming a major summer attraction for nature lovers and photographers. Traditionally known for growing wheat and barley, local farmers are…
Baykar and Leonardo Complete K-SWARM Test Flight
Turkish aerospace firm Baykar and Italian defense contractor Leonardo have successfully completed the first live test flights of their K-SWARM program, demonstrating advanced crewed and uncrewed teaming capabilities. Conducted in…
Türkiye’s New Yellow-Fleshed Watermelon Debuts for Harvest
Following a three-year research and development process, farmers in Adana, Türkiye, have begun harvesting the "Tropical Sunshine" watermelon, a unique variety featuring a dark green rind and bright yellow flesh. Traditionally…
Vibrant Poppies Bloom in Eastern Türkiye
In eastern Türkiye's Bitlis province, a breathtaking sea of red poppies has bloomed across the Gülistan Plain, signaling the beautiful arrival of summer. The vibrant wildflowers create a striking visual contrast against the…