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Cappadocia’s Highest Chimney Attracts Numerous Visitors
Uçhisar Castle, the tallest chimney in Türkiye's Cappadocia and one of the most significant tourism destinations in the region, continues to draw great attention from local and foreign visitors. According to the Mayor of Uçhisar, Osman…
Waterspout Off Türkiye’s Antalya Causes Panic
A waterspout appeared off the coast of the Serik district in the Antalya province of Türkiye. Those who witnessed this magnificent natural event off the coast of Belek neighborhood caused a brief panic among citizens, leading them to grab…
turkish Cancer Survivor Builds Boat
Turhan Oğuz, a 68-year-old wooden boat builder from Sinop, Türkiye, overcame lymph cancer in 2019. He has returned to his beloved profession after undergoing treatment. Oğuz, who has been building boats since the…
Stunning Starry Nights in Bitlis Captured Through Long Exposure Photography
Dr. Cihan Önen, who has a passion for observing space and nature, has taken remarkable photos of the night sky in Bitlis, a province in Türkiye. He used a technique called long exposure photography to create…
Central Bank of Türkiye Raises 2023 and 2024 Inflation Forecasts
Hafize Gaye Erkan, the President of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, announced an increase in the inflation forecasts for 2023 and 2024. The 2023 year-end inflation forecast was raised from 58 percent to 65…
Waterspout Appears off Antalya in Türkiye
A waterspout appeared off the coast of the Serik district of Antalya province in Türkiye. Being visible from various areas in the district, the waterspout retained its power for about 10 minutes. The tall waterspout weakened before reaching…
Şanlıurfa Gets Titled ‘City of Music’ by UNESCO
Şanlıurfa, a province located in the southeastern Anatolia region of Türkiye, was designated the 'City of Music' by UNESCO after being recognized as eligible for inclusion in UNESCO's 'Creative Cities Network' list. The citizens of the…
Türkiye’s Ordu Cable Car Sets Record with 740,000 Passengers
In 2011, Türkiye's Ordu introduced a cable car system that has since become a major attraction for both local residents and tourists. The cable car, which ascends to an elevation of 530 meters at Boztepe, offers not only…
Autumn Paints Aydın, Türkiye in Vibrant Colors
Aydın, a province in Türkiye known for its mild climate, experienced a delayed arrival of autumn this year, resulting in a riot of colors in its chestnut forests. Nature photographer Yücel Sevingül captured the…
President Erdoğan Praises Naval Parade as a Symbol of Türkiye’s Heritage
In a historic event for the Turkish navy, a grand ceremony called "100 Ships in the 100th Year" featured the passage of a fleet of ships through the Bosphorus. This event involved 100 warships and nearly 8,000 personnel…