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hotel fire kills 2 lebanese tourists in türkiye’s antalya
A fire broke out at around 02.30 in a 3-story boutique hotel in the historical Kaleiçi Barboros Neighborhood, located in Türkiye's important tourism city of Antalya. A Lebanese tourist couple was found dead after six hours of firefighting…
Buffaloes Cool Off in Kaz Lake in Central Türkiye’s
Approximately 40 kilometers from the city center, Kaz Lake, a serene location known for its diverse bird species, has witnessed a peculiar phenomenon. Buffaloes, seeking respite from the scorching temperatures, have been taking refuge in…
Lake Van holds Swimming Festival
The 'Van Sea Swimming Festival', aimed at promoting Lake Van in Türkiye and attracting more tourists, promises to offer another year of vibrant activities. The event, supported by the Van Lake Activists Association and…
Türkiye’s Troy Museum and Ruins draw global attention
Troy Museum Director, Rıdvan Gölcük, has noted that the Trojan Horse, along with the figures 'Hektor' and 'Helen', are key attractions for visitors at the Troy Ruins and Museum. Despite its history of wars, fires, and…
Baby Lynx Thrives at Rehab Center in Türkiye
An exhausted baby lynx was rescued by villagers and taken to the Caucasian Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Kars. Despite its initially weak state, the baby lynx quickly grew and formed a close bond with its…
Türkiye’s Historic Sinkhole Falls Victim to Drought
Çıralı Obruğu, a historic sinkhole located in the Karapınar district of Konya, Türkiye has lost its former allure due to recurrent seasonal droughts in recent years. This site, once full of groundwater and housing man-made…
International Artists Exhibit Cappadocia-Inspired Art
Artists from Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye have come together at the historical Uçhisar Castle in the Cappadocia region, exhibiting their artwork inspired by the local landscape. This initiative, supported by the Uçhisar…
Forest fire in Bingöl, türkiye
A fire broke out in a forested area in the Genç district of Bingöl, Türkiye, at around 01:00 last night for an unknown reason. The fire was brought under control in the morning with the efforts of the fire brigade and gendarmerie teams sent…
Historical Turkish City Diyarbakir Falls Silent Due to Extreme Heat
The highest temperature record was broken in Diyarbakir, the Turkish province that was inhabited by numerous civilizations throughout history. Thermometers showed 48 degrees during the day. The streets of the historical Sur district, which…
forest fire continues in Çanakkale, türkiye
The forest fire that broke out at 16:30 yesterday in Kızılkeçili village in Çanakkale province of Türkiye still continues. Dozens of helicopters were dispatched to support the extinguishing efforts, which continued throughout the night. The…