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Restoration Continues at Historic Ottoman Selimiye Mosque
Restoration work continues in Selimiye Mosque, Mimar Sinan's masterpiece built in 1568 during Ottoman era, listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Initiated in November 2021, the restoration involves a team of 115 professionals. Using…
Fire Engulfs Istanbul Shopping Mall in Istinye
A fire erupted at a shopping mall in Istinye, Istanbul, resulting in thick smoke engulfing the building and surrounding area. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene in significant numbers. The cause of the fire is currently under…
Endangered Pearl Mullet Faces Perilous Journey and Threats in Türkiye’s Lake Van
The endangered pearl mullet, endemic to Lake Van, continues its challenging journey to reach freshwater sources. Despite low water flow, the fish persist in their remarkable migration. Authorities are taking measures to protect them from…
Natural Beauty of Karlık Plateau in Türkiye’s Yalova
The scenic Karlık Plateau in Yalova's Çınarcık district offers breathtaking views of snowy landscapes, enchanting forests, and serene ponds. Situated between Esenköy and Şenköy, this plateau has a historical significance dating back to the…
heaven-like şemdinli district of türkiye awaits visitors
Şemdinli district, which has the greenest landscapes in Turkey's Hakkari province, fascinates visitors with its stunning nature that has revitalized after the harsh winter season. Journalist Ali Yiğit, who photographed the beauty of the…
turkish natural wonder regains old appearance 3 monts after earthquakes
Lake Yeşilgöz, located in the Onikisubat district of the Turkish city Kahramanmaraş, offers unique landscapes to its visitors in all four seasons. However, after the two earthquakes that hit the city on February 6, the lake turned brown as…
Lightning strikes turned night into day in Bingöl, Türkiye
Lightning flashes in the sky before the rain turned night into day in Türkiye's Bingöl. The regional directorate of meteorology said that heavy thunderstorms are expected today, and thunderstorms are expected to continue until Friday.
tornado causes panic in amasya, türkiye
Following the rainfall, a tornado occurred in the district of Gümüşhacıköy in the province of Amasya, Türkiye. Reaching a frightening height, the tornado caused panic among the citizens. It was said that the tornado did not cause any…
Three waterspouts appear in türkiye’s famous district bodrum
Three waterspouts consecutively occurred off the coast of Bodrum, the famous tourism district of Turkey's Muğla province, where torrential rains began in the morning. Although the waterspouts worried the citizens, they did not reach the…
turkish copper carver resists technology since his childhood
Hasan Özkan, one of the few copper masters in Mardin, Turkey, has been pursuing his profession of copper carving with his own hands since he was 10 years old, resisting technology and factories. Devoting almost his entire 65-year life to…