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150-Year-Old Türkiye’s Black Sea-Mediterranean Highway Completed
The long-awaited Black Sea-Mediterranean Highway, a project first proposed 150 years ago during the Ottoman era, has been completed. Originally conceived under Sultan Abdulaziz and later planned by Sultan Abdulhamid II in 1877, the…
Drone Footage Captures Aftermath of Türkiye Wildfire
A wildfire that began in the grasslands of Ankara's Kızılcahamam district on August 21st and spread to the forests of Bolu's Gerede district has caused significant damage, as seen in drone footage. The fire, which started near…
Japanese Author Collects 3,000 Needle Laces in 29 Years in Türkiye
Japanese author and fancywork researcher Ikumi Nonaka, who settled in Antalya in 1995 and has been conducting research on Turkish handicrafts for 29 years, has collected a total of 3,000 needle laces.
“I am curious about carpet and rug…
11th Mass Holds at Sumela Monastery in Türkiye
For the first time since 2010, the historic Sumela Monastery in Trabzon's Altındere Valley hosted an Orthodox Christian ceremony on August 23, rather than the traditional date of August 15, which is revered as the "Day of…
Gaziantep’s Historic Kutnu Fabric Gains Global Fashion Attention
Kutnu, the traditional fabric of Gaziantep, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, attracting significant attention from both local and international tourists. Known as the "palace fabric" used by Ottoman sultans, Kutnu has…
Drone Footage Reveals Devastation from Ankara-Bolu Forest Fire
A forest fire that began in Ankara and spread to Bolu Province in Türkiye has caused significant damage, captured in aerial footage. The blaze, which started near Şahinler District around 12:30 PM, forced the evacuation of…
Locals Evacuate Houses with Farm Animals due to Nearing Fire in Bolu
The forest fire, which started in Ankara's Kızılcahamam district yesterday and spread to Bolu's Gerede district, caused panic as it approached residential areas. While locals began evacuating their homes with their animals, the fire was…
British Patient Undergoes Successful Surgery for Large Abdominal Mass in Türkiye
Louise Martine Albert, a British resident of Muğla, Türkiye, sought treatment at a private hospital in Antalya due to groin pain. Doctors discovered a 6 kg mass, approximately 35 cm in size, in her abdomen. Gynecology and…
Zor Mountain Range Captured during Dense Fog
The magnificent view of the Zor Mountain Range, located between the Iğdır, located next to borders with Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia, was caught on camera during dense fog, forming a stunning view.
The summit of the mountain range sits…
World’s 2nd Longest Cave Attracts Numerous Nature Lovers
The Çal Cave in Trabzon, considered the world's second-longest cave and is located 1,100 meters above sea level, attracts great attention from tens of thousands of nature lovers, mainly tourists.
“It is beautiful and wonderful, but a…