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Waterspouts on Lake Van worry scientists
Prof. Dr. Faruk Alaeddinoğlu, a lecturer in the Faculty of Letters Department of Geography at Van YYU, commented on the waterspouts recently observed in Türkiye's Lake Van. Stating that it is a rare situation for three waterspouts to appear…
Adventurous Paragliders Defy Ban at Antalya’s Konyaaltı Beach
Paragliders continue to visit Antalya's Konyaaltı Beach variant observation deck despite it being prohibited. The deck offers a spectacular view, and with the arrival of autumn and stronger winds, it has become a popular…
Spectacular Sunset in Ağrı, Türkiye Delights Onlookers
The sunset in Ağrı, Türkiye, offered a stunning spectacle as sunlight filtered through the clouds. As the sun neared the horizon, it transformed into a vibrant red hue, casting a mesmerizing glow over the sunflowers,…
78-Year-Old Shoe Repairman Struggles for Shelter, Cares for Cats in Türkiye
Hamza Avlar, a 78-year-old former shoe repairman in Adana, Türkiye, faced a series of hardships, including the loss of his home due to land title issues and eviction in 2021. He now lives in a small shoe repair shop with his…
Timeless Beauty: 300-Year-Old Stone and Wood Houses in Bitlis
Türkiye's Hizan in Bitlis, is home to a captivating 300-year history of stone and wood houses that have defied time. These two- and three-story houses in Hizan, along with stone houses in nearby Uzuntaş village, are a unique…
Antalya Beaches Still Attract Many People Thanks To High Temperatures
Despite the weather getting cooler in many parts across Türkiye, with the beginning of October, the temperature in Antalya is still above 25 degrees. Due to the temperature reaching 30 degrees, the beaches in the popular tourist district…
Türkiye’s Hidden Gem for Adventure Tourism: Koru Plateau
A team in Kastamonu, Türkiye, led by Kastamonu University and Taşköprü Municipality, is creating an adventure route. They initially focused on the Araba district's 33 plateaus and later expanded to Taşköprü. During…
Waterspout Appears on Lake Van in Türkiye
A waterspout appeared in Türkiye's Van province after heavy rain had intermittently continued since Sunday evening. Forming on Lake Van in the morning, the waterspout caused panic among citizens as it was visible from other coasts. The…
Tortum Lake: A Natural Marvel in Erzurum, Türkiye
Tortum Lake, situated in Erzurum's Uzundere district, is a remarkable geological formation that originated in the 18th century when limestone blocks from Kemerlidağ slope obstructed the Tortum Stream, creating the…
Enthusiasts Keep Bull Wrestling Tradition Alive in Türkiye
The 'Bull wrestling' tradition, which was a part of the Yoruk culture in the Ottoman period, is still maintained in a few provinces of Türkiye. Thousands of bull wrestling enthusiasts in the Ula district of Muğla, one of the provinces, go…