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Dolphin Dazzles Onlookers on Turkish Coast
A dolphin put on a spectacular show off the coast of Esenköy, a town in the Çınarcık district of Yalova, Türkiye. The dolphin approached the shore and leaped several meters into the air, drawing applause and cheers from residents watching…
Full Moon Forms Stunning Scene Over Lake Van
A full moon rising over Lake Van in the Ahlat district of Türkiye's Bitlis province created a breathtaking spectacle as it reflected off the calm waters. Locals and visitors gathered along the lakeshore to witness and photograph the…
Turkish Pilot Flies Under Power Lines During Bursa Fire Response
A gendarmerie pilot battling a forest fire in Bursa’s Nilüfer district drew praise after flying a Skorsky helicopter under power lines while collecting water from Kayapa Reservoir.
The fire broke out around 6:00 PM near the Kayapa,…
Flamingos Flock to Türkiye’s Lake Eber
Flamingos (Phoenicopterus), known for their vibrant pink plumage, were spotted at Lake Eber in Afyonkarahisar’s Bolvadin district. The migratory birds, which return annually, were captured in stunning aerial footage. Lake Eber, one of…
Thrill-Seekers Parachute from 86-Meter Viaduct in Istanbul
Extreme sports athletes Mert Güngörmüş, Samet Baydar, and Cengiz Koçak parachuted from an 86-meter-high viaduct in Istanbul’s Arnavutköy district. The daring jumps, performed early in the morning, were recorded by drones and helmet…
TCG Gelibolu: Türkiye’s Powerhouse Frigate Ready for NATO Duty
One of Türkiye’s largest and most advanced warships, the Gabya-class frigate TCG Gelibolu (F-493), is preparing to join NATO’s Standing Naval Force. Known for its versatile combat capabilities, the 138-meter frigate plays a key role…
Gold for Türkiye at U20 European Wrestling Championship
Beyzanur Akkuş of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club claimed the gold medal in the women’s 65 kg category at the U20 European Wrestling Championship in Caorle, Italy. Akkuş defeated Russian wrestler Margarita Salnazarian in the…
Nigerian Toddler Saved by Liver Transplant in Türkiye
A Nigerian child suffering from liver failure was given a second chance at life in Türkiye. Mercy Adesuwe Etemini, a 2-year-old from Nigeria, underwent a successful liver transplant in Antalya after being diagnosed with biliary…
Yusufeli Dam Brings in Over $200 Million for Türkiye
Yusufeli Dam, Türkiye’s tallest dam and the fifth highest in the world, has generated 3.1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity since 2024, contributing approximately 8.4 billion liras to the national economy. Built on the Çoruh…
Escaped Lion Attacks Farmer in Antalya, Later Neutralized
In Antalya's Manavgat district, a male lion named Zeus escaped from an animal park and seriously injured a 53-year-old farmer sleeping in a pistachio field. The incident occurred around 03:30 near the D-400 Highway in Ilıca. Police…