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turkish salt lake becomes all-white due to evaporation
As a result of the evaporation of the water in the salt lake named Palas Tuzla in Kayseri province of Türkiye, the salt of the lake became the only thing visible. Located in the middle of the, the lake formed an extraordinary landscape with…
forest fire in bilecik, türkiye
A forest fire broke out in the Osmaneli district of Bilecik, Türkiye, at 16.00 yesterday. Several teams and vehicles were dispatched to the area to intervene in the flames that spread to a large area. The Forestry Operations Directorate…
dog days continue in türkiye
The dog days of summer continue to affect Türkiye's Megacity, Istanbul. The scorching heat has given citizens and tourists a hard time for the last two days. At Gezi Park in Taksim Square, one of the busiest spots in the city, some…
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…