TÜRKİYE

Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye’s largest salt lakes, drew crowds over the weekend with its striking white salt layer and scenic landscape. Located between Ankara, Konya, and Aksaray, the lake is a major attraction for both nature lovers…

Türkiye has faced a major fire crisis in 2025, with 3,044 fires recorded in the first six months—1,305 in forest areas and 1,739 outside forests. Alarmingly, 624 fires broke out in just the past week. Aerial firefighting teams responded…

Firefighting teams continue to battle a forest fire in the Yeşilyurt Neighborhood of Muğla’s Menteşe district. Four helicopters and ground crews are intervening in the dense forest area. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Meanwhile,…

Wildfires in the Çeşme and Ödemiş districts of Izmir, Türkiye, continue to rage as firefighting teams battle the flames by air and land. In Çeşme’s Ildır neighborhood, strong winds helped spread the fire, prompting the evacuation of several…

Kemaliye, a scenic district in Türkiye’s Erzincan province, draws nearly 50,000 visitors each summer—ten times its population—thanks to its historic charm, natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor sports. Listed as a “cittaslow” (quiet city),…

A massive forest fire in the Antakya district of Hatay, southern Türkiye, has raged for more than 24 hours. Fueled by strong winds, the flames spread from Karaali to Alahan. Emergency teams from 16 provinces are battling the blaze…

A brown bear and its cubs searching for food in garbage bins in Uludağ, one of Türkiye’s top tourist spots, caused panic after becoming aggressive when noticed by citizens. The bear was recorded by bystanders who encountered it during a…

In Türkiye’s Izmir province, wildfires between Menderes and Seferihisar forced evacuations after spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Emergency teams rescued an elderly man in a wheelchair and a citizen with his cat trapped in burning…

Dolphins swimming in the deep blue waters of Istanbul created stunning scenes captured from the air. Seen more frequently in summer, the dolphins appeared to dance as they hunted alone or in groups off the shores of the Bosphorus.…

A massive forest fire between Menderes and Seferihisar districts in Izmir continues to burn, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and barns. Strong winds helped spread the flames overnight. With daylight, aerial firefighting resumed…