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Ukraine’s Grain Ship Reaches Istanbul
The cargo ship 'Resilient Africa,' carrying Ukrainian grain and utilizing a newly established "humanitarian corridor," has anchored off the Bosphorus, Istanbul. This marks the first use of the corridor, created by Ukraine in response to…
Van Crashes into Mosque During Immigration Smuggling in Türkiye
In Edirne, Türkiye, a dramatic incident unfolded as police pursued a panel van driven by a suspected immigrant smuggler who refused to stop. The van lost control and crashed into the garden of Çakır Ağa Mosque, narrowly…
Tunceli Museum Named ‘Second-Best Museum in Europe
The newly opened Tunceli Museum in Türkiye's Tunceli province was awarded the second-best museum in Europe at the European Museum Academy Luigi Micheletti Awards. Built on an area of 5,500 square meters, the museum sheds light on the city's…
Konya’s Eşrefoğlu Mosque listed by UNESCO
Minister of Culture and Tourism Nuri Ersoy has published a list of Turkish wooden-pillared mosques deserving inclusion in UNESCO's permanent list of world cultural heritage. One of the mosques added to UNESCO's list is the 7th-century-old…
Stefan Kuntz Ends Tenure as Turkish National Football Team Coach
Stefan Kuntz has concluded his 731-day tenure as the head coach of the Turkish National Football Team, according to an official announcement by the Turkish Football Federation. During his time in charge, the team played 20…
Retired Couple Fulfill Dream with Tree Houses in Yozgat, Türkiye
Two 6-meter-high tree houses, inspired by those commonly found in the Black Sea Region, have appeared in Yozgat's Kayalar village in Türkiye. Şükrü Öçal, who returned to his hometown with his wife after retiring,…
Antique Grand Mosque In Türkiye Joins UNESCO’s List
The historical Grand Mosque in Türkiye's Afyonkarahisar province, constructed on 40 wooden poles during the Seljuk period between 1272 and 1277, has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Despite nearly 750 years, the mosque still…
Türkiye Imposes 250,000 TL Fine to Protect Rare Sand Lilies
Sand lilies, which are under protection due to the risk of extinction on the Mersin coast in Türkiye's Mediterranean region, have bloomed with the arrival of autumn. These lilies, which cover the breeding areas of sea turtles in Mersin,…
Sera Lake in Trabzon Quieter as Arab Tourists Leave for School
Trabzon, a city with historical and tourist attractions in Türkiye, is currently experiencing a quieter period as Arab tourists return home due to the start of the school year. In September, a popular spot called Sera Lake in Trabzon has…
gradual restoration of Türkiye’s 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia begins
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced the start of repair work on Istanbul's 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, one of the city's most visited historical attractions. According to local media, the repair initiative intends to…