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firefighters and citizens fight forest fire in adıyaman, türkiye
A fire broke out in a forested area in Karadağ district of Adıyaman province in Türkiye. A large number of firefighters are fighting the flames on the difficult terrain. The fire fighting efforts are supported by some voluntary citizens.…
Gas pipe explodes during maintenance in turkey
A natural gas pipe exploded during maintenance in the Aşağı Kayabaşı neighborhood in Turkey's Niğde province. One person was injured in the incident. The fire broke out after the explosion was extinguished after about an hour and a half.…
Türkiye Hosts First European Triathlon Championship in Balıkesir
The 'Avlu Balıkesir Triathlon European Championship' has commenced in Türkiye, marking the country's first time hosting this event. The competition, featuring swimming, cycling, and running stages, attracted 700 athletes from 32 countries,…
Buffaloes in Türkiye Cool Off in Special Ponds
Amid higher-than-average temperatures in Türkiye, buffaloes in Diyarbakır are cooling off in specially constructed ponds. The Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality's Rural Services Department created these ponds to help…
‘Dancing’ Snakes spotted in Mersin
With the onset of warmer weather in Mersin, Türkiye a resident captured the rare spectacle of two large black snakes 'dancing' in his garden on his mobile phone. After their display, the snakes disappeared.
IHA Reporter Escapes Bear Attacks at Nemrut Crater Lake
İhlas News Agency (IHA) reporter Mücahit Tarlan, who was photographing Türkiye's largest crater lake, Nemrut Crater Lake, narrowly escaped a bear attack. He was charged at for a second time while retelling his experiences.…
Cappadocia Attracts 2.36 Million Visitors in First Half of 2023
From January to July 2023, Cappadocia, Türkiye, known for its iconic fairy chimneys, drew 2.36 million domestic and international visitors to its museums and archaeological sites. The most popular attractions were the…
Harbiye Waterfall: Hatay’s Healing Oasis for Earthquake Victims
Harbiye Waterfall, located in Hatay's Defne district and believed to be the 'tears of Daphne' from Greek mythology, has become a popular spot for locals and visitors to escape the heat and find tranquility. The…
Forest Fire in Antalya contained after efforts
A forest fire in the Kaş district of Antalya, Türkiye, resulted in damage to an area covering 2.5 hectares before being successfully contained within an hour. The incident began unexpectedly when smoke was sighted emerging from Asas…
Togg’s Domestic Electric Vehicles Gain Traction in Türkiye
Togg, a domestic electric car manufacturer in Türkiye, is experiencing a steady increase in vehicle deliveries and test drives at its Zeytinburnu store in Istanbul. The company delivered 627 units in July, bringing the total…