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Healthcare Workers, the Invisible Heroes of Türkiye Earthquakes
In the wake of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on February 6, 2023, healthcare workers emerged as the unsung heroes, tirelessly providing care despite personal and familial impacts. As the disaster unfolded, they returned to their…
‘Mars on Earth’ Turns White with Snow in Türkiye
The picturesque Eğribucak cliffs in Sivas, often referred to as 'Mars on Earth' for their unique color and structure, experienced a stunning transformation as snow blanketed the landscape. The snowfall, which covered the rural…
Winter Summit in Van Lake Basin
Rota Nature Sports Club, dedicated to promoting the Türkiye's Van Lake Basin and fostering nature awareness, recently completed a challenging winter climb. Sedat Karacan and Fatih Cıngü, club managers, navigated a demanding route…
Recurring Flooding Hits Silivri, Istanbul
Altınorak housing estate in Silivri, Istanbul, faced a second episode of flooding just two months after the initial incident caused by the overflow of the Kula Stream on November 29, 2023. The region's roads turned into lakes, affecting…
Winter Beauty Adorns Historic Göynük in Bolu, Türkiye
Göynük, renowned as Bolu's 'slow city' district with a rich history and Ottoman architecture, transforms into a winter wonderland as recent snowfall blankets its historical houses. The district, a favorite…
Traditional Jereed Takes to the Snow in Türkiye’s Erzurum
Jereed, a traditional equestrian sport with deep roots in Turkish culture, transforms into a winter spectacle in Erzurum, where recent snowfall has provided an opportunity for both villagers and…
Borcka Karagöl Nature Park: Turkish Winter Wonderland
Borcka Karagöl Nature Park in Türkiye's Artvin, renowned as one of the country's hidden paradises, transforms into a winter wonderland with the arrival of snow. The nature park, celebrated for its pristine landscapes,…
Türkiye Earthquakes: New Images of Collapsed Building Emerged
The aftermath of the devastating earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6 in Türkiye continues to unfold, with newly revealed images capturing the moment when 'Sahil' apartment building in Iskenderun district, Hatay, collapsed.…
Erciyes Breaks Its Visitor Record
Erciyes Mountain, one of Türkiye's important winter tourism centers, broke its own visitor record. Erciyes Ski Resort, which has 112-kilometer runways and 19 mechanical facilities and as cable car lines reaching an altitude of 3,400 meters,…
Aftermath of Istanbul Church Attack
Following the armed attack at Santa Maria Church in Sarıyer, Istanbul, where a man was killed, Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro, representing the Istanbul Latin Catholic Community, expressed gratitude for the swift action by…