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4.1 earthquake shakes Turkey’s Western Coast
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kuşadası in Turkey’s Aydın. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.33 kilometers in the Aegean Sea, close to Kuşadası Bay, authorities said. The incident was felt in the surrounding districts as well.
Hittite palaces and temples discovered in Turkey
Findings dating back 5,000 years have been discovered in Uşaklı Höyük, located in the Sorgun district of Yozgat, Turkey. The excavations carried out jointly by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, the Provincial Directorate of…
Hot air balloon accident in Turkey’s Cappadocia kills 2
A hot air balloon carrying 30 people in Turkey’s famed Cappadocia made a hard landing, leaving 2 Spanish nationals dead and 3 others injured. The treatment of the injured continues in various hospitals in the city, and they don’t have a…
Autumn brings colorful trees to southeastern Turkey
The trees that turn red in autumn in Hakkari's Yüksekova district enchant with their beauty. A visual feast is provided by the riot of colors formed by the trees that turn red in autumn in the village of Suüstü, which is located 15…
Gen Z enjoys Turkey’s 90s at local tea house
Children have a pleasant time with a portable carousel that was brought to the teahouse in Turkey’s Kayseri, where the items used in the 1980s and 1990s are used as a concept. The tea house, run by entrepreneur Atilla Yıldız, takes its…
Excavations continue in Turkey’s UNESCO site Hierapolis Ancient City
The Italian excavation team, which continues the excavation and restoration work in the Temple of Apollo in the Hierapolis Ancient City, which is located in the Pamukkale district of Denizli, Turkey has unearthed very important artifacts in…
massive fire destroys two-storey house
A fire broke out in the attic of a two-story wooden building in İzmir's Selçuk district. Seven people were quickly evacuated by police teams who arrived on the scene. The fire, which caused panic, was put out after a one-hour battle by…
Rafting on White Cane Safety Day in Antalya, Turkey
Thirty-nine visually impaired people celebrated the October 15 White Cane Safety Day by rafting in the Köprülü Canyon in Antalya, Turkey within an event of the Association for the Protection of the Blind. Aside from rafting, the…
Blast at mine quarry in Bartın, Turkey kills 41
A blast that occurred at a mine quarry in the Amasra district in Bartın, Turkey has killed 41 mine workers and left 11 injured. The blast, occurring at 18:15 local time on Friday, was caused by a firedamp explosion at -300 meters elevation.…
two waterspouts scared citizens in Antalya, Turkey
Two waterspouts, forming side by side at the same time off coast of Kemer in Antalya, Turkey scared the locals. The waterspouts, forming after a heavy rain warning issued by metrology service, lasted only about 10 minutes, and disappeared…