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heavy rainfalls revives nature in türkiye’s yozgat
Due to the intermittent rains that fell throughout May and the first two weeks of June, the forests of Türkiye's Yozgat province revived again. In the Akdağmadeni forests, which have the largest forest area as a single block in the Central…
zero waste costume fashion show by hospital staff in türkiye
Nurses and hospital staff of Samsun Great Anatolian Hospitals exhibited the dresses they created from hospital waste and medical materials in a fashion show named "Zero Waste Costume Fashion Show" to draw attention to environmental…
Marmara’s only rafting track ready for the summer season
The only rafting track in the Marmara Region, located in the Orhaneli district of Bursa, Türkiye, has started hosting guests again with the arrival of summer. The track is an 8.5-kilometer section of the Kocasu Creek and can be completed in…
fire in industrial zone continues after 3 days in istanbul
Efforts to cool the fire that broke out on Saturday in a 6-storey industrial building in Başakşehir, in Türkiye's Istanbul province, still continues after three days. Due to the fire, the floors collapsed onto one another. In order to…
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…