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Manta Rays spotted near Marmaris shore in Turkey
Hamdi Çakıroğlu, a 55-year-old sailor and surfer living in Muğla's Marmaris district in Turkey, came across a school of Manta Rays, known to live in the ocean, on a boat ride with his son Necati Çakıroğlu. The father and son, who recorded…
Northern Adana, Turkey in spring
Feke and Saimbeyli, the northern counties of Adana in Turkey, are flooded with visitors, where shades of green offer a visual feast with spring. Feke Dam Lake enchanted its visitors with the greenery of the forest.
Deniz Bozer, who lives…
Village with Storks in Turkey’s Osmaniye
In Turkey, storks that have nested on the minaret of the same mosque in the Sakarcalık village of Osmaniye for 45 years have become the symbol of the village. In 1977, storks made a nest on the minaret of a mosque for the first time, which…
Upside-Down Tulips bloom in Eastern Turkey
Upside-down tulips that grow in the mountainous regions of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia in Turkey in the spring and are called the 'crying bride' among the locals, offer a visual feast. Upside-down tulips, which usually evoke sadness…
The revitalized nature in Ağrı fascinates those who see it
The nature revitalized with the arrival of spring after the long winter season in Turkish city of Ağrı, fascinates those who see it. Flowers blooming in roadside fields and rural areas add a unique beauty to nature in the city. Meanwhile,…
Turkish Chef Barış Demir becomes a social media phenomenon in Japan
Turkish Chef Barış Demir, who sells Turkish dishes in Japanese capital city of Tokyo, is on his way to becoming a phenomenon thanks to social media. Demir, who performs Maraş Ice Cream show in the Tokyo's historical and touristic center…
Turkish Gendarmerie saved a turtle’s life on a motorway
A Turkish Gendarmerie traffic team noticed a turtle standing in the middle of a motorway while on a patrol duty at the Ahlat district in Bitlis city, Turkey. Showing sensitivity, Gendarmerie personnel extended a helping hand to the turtle…
A Century-old Valpreda Apartment Building in Istanbul
Located in Kadıköy and one of the first apartment buildings in Istanbul, 'Valpreda Apartmanı' defies time with its 113-year history. The 7-storey, 14-apartment Valpreda Apartment building, built by Levi Kehribarcı as a residence in Kadıköy…
Russian Oligarch Abramov’s luxury yacht arrived in Bodrum
One of the biggest steel producers in Russia, Russian Oligarch Alexander Grigoryevich Abramov's luxury yacht "Titan" arrived in Bodrum district after refueling in Fethiye district of Muğla city, Turkey. The floating palace Titan of the…
Turkish Gökçeada frigate rescued Bangladeshi migrants off the coast of Libya
The TCG Gökçeada frigate, serving in the Turkish Naval Task Group, was detected a boat on May 5 off the coast of Misrata, Libya. Turkish frigate determined that the boat was carrying 17 half unconscious irregular migrants on board. Later…