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Ancient Turkish Lake Transformed by Summer Blooms
Built 2,800 years ago by the Urartians for agricultural irrigation, the historic Keşiş Lake in eastern Türkiye has transformed into a breathtaking landscape this June. Recent summer rains have revitalized the ancient basin,…
Turkish Fishermen Save Sea Turtle Weighed Down by Stone
Amateur fishermen off the coast of Kuşadası, Türkiye, successfully rescued a loggerhead sea turtle that was deliberately tethered to a heavy paving stone. Ahmet Şahin and Haluk Turgut spotted the struggling animal bobbing in the Aegean Sea,…
Buffalo Herds Bring Safari Views to Türkiye
In Türkiye's Kayseri province, the daily journey of buffalo herds across the Hürmetçi Marsh is treating visitors to scenes reminiscent of an African safari. Situated at the foot of Mount Erciyes, this internationally recognized…
Math Teacher Wins Netflix Copyright Lawsuit
A Turkish mathematics teacher has won a landmark copyright infringement lawsuit against the global streaming giant Netflix over the unauthorized use of his educational content. The court ordered the platform to pay 1.95 million Turkish Lira…
Turkish Tailor Keeps a Fading Craft Alive
For 59 years, 71-year-old Ismail Keser has been meticulously stitching bespoke garments in the Turkish province of Çorum, dedicating his life to a profession that is steadily disappearing. Honored as the 2023 "Master Craftsman of…
Türkiye Showcases Naval Might in Massive Sea Wolf 2026 Drill
Türkiye has launched one of its largest maritime operations, the Sea Wolf-II/2026 Exercise, mobilizing 18,000 personnel, 125 ships, and 60 aircraft across its four surrounding seas. Marking a historic first for the Turkish Naval…
Istanbul Strait Turns a Stunning Turquoise
Istanbul Strait, the iconic waterway separating Asia and Europe, has temporarily transformed into a brilliant shade of turquoise. This mesmerizing annual color shift is caused by Black Sea currents and an abundance of marine…
Breathtaking Sunrise Illuminates Historic Van
The eastern Turkish city of Van, a popular destination for international tourists, recently captivated onlookers with a breathtaking morning sunrise. As dawn broke, a vibrant display of red and orange hues transformed the sky into…
SOS Feature Saves Hikers in 10-Hour Rescue in Türkiye
Two hikers stranded in the mountains of Antalya, Türkiye, were safely recovered in a dramatic 10-hour rescue operation. After trekking through steep terrain in the Konyaaltı district to visit a natural pool they saw on social…
Türkiye’s Nemrut Crater Opens For Visitors
The tourism season has officially kicked off at Türkiye's spectacular Nemrut Crater Lake in Bitlis after crews cleared the high-altitude mountain roads of heavy winter snow. Recognized as the world's second-largest crater lake,…