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Heavy Penalties for Removing Protected Peonies in Türkiye’s Balıkesir
In Kazdağı National Park, Balıkesir, Türkiye plucking or removing peonies is strictly prohibited, and a penalty of 244,000 liras (USD 10,000) is imposed on violators. Peonies in the park dry out within two weeks after blooming and are…
stunning view of Tortum Waterfall dazzles nature lovers
Tortum waterfall in Erzurum's Uzundere district has formed a breathtaking view as Tortum Lake reached 100 percent occupancy rate after recent rainfalls. Local and foreign visitors of the location express that they enjoy the unique view to…
Motocross Championship starts in Türkiye
Türkiye Motocross Championship, one of the most popular events of motor sports in Türkiye, started with the races took place in Gönen district of Balıkesir province on 10-11 June. The event was held in Motocross on the Şakir Şenkalaycı…
floods bring life to a standstill in turkish capital
The torrential rain that started at noon in Türkiye's capital, Ankara, caused flooding in some areas. While houses and workplaces were filled with water, avenues and streets turned into rivers. Drivers struggled to advance on the roads, and…
Lightning strikes illuminated the night in türkiye’s van
Lightning flashes turned the night into day during the heavy rainfall that began last night in Van, Türkiye. The successive flashes of lightning created an enchanting sight.
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rare flowers of sarıçiçek village blooms again in türkiye
The yellow flowers, which gave its name to the Sarıçiçek village of Gümüşhane, where the Harşit stream starts, bloomed again. The flowers belongs to a plant that locals call "horse's hoof" and bloom for only 20 days. The enchanting view of…
fire in industrial zone in İstanbul, Türkiye
A fire broke out on the roof of a 6-storey office building in the Başakşehir-İkitelli Industrial Zone in Istanbul, Türkiye, where plastic injection and cardboard materials are stored. Eight trapped foreigners were rescued and taken to a…
International cycling race ‘Road Race Kırıkkale 2.2’ continues in türkiye
The International Road Race Kırıkkale 2.2 UCI Cycling Race, organized in Kırıkkale, Türkiye, continues with the 'youth men's 100 kilometers' stage. Five teams, consisting of 31 local and foreign young athletes, pedaled for the 100-kilometer…
amazing flyboard show displayed during kiraz fest in türkiye
A flyboard show was held during the International Cherry Festival, which is traditionally held every year in Tekirdağ, Türkiye. Athletes performing acrobatic movements on flyboards offered citizens exciting moments. The performance of…
türkiye’s tokat welcomes visitors with ottoman boat tour
The boat tours, made with Ottoman, on the canal on Yeşilırmak River in Türkiye's Tokat was flocked by many citizens in the country. Being built in the past years, the canal offers a place to relax for the citizens of the city, which does…