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Greek Family Traces Roots in Istanbul
A Greek family traveled to the historic Boğazköy neighborhood in Istanbul's Arnavutköy district to search for their ancestral home, which was left behind during the 1923 population exchange. Although they were unable to locate the…
Drone Captures Swelling Sakarya River in Türkiye
Recent heavy rainfall has significantly increased the water flow of the Sakarya River as it winds through the rural Çayköy neighborhood of Bilecik, Türkiye. The rising currents and stunning natural landscape were recently captured from…
High School Shooting in Southeast Türkiye: 16 Injured
A tragic school shooting in the Siverek district of Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, has left 16 people injured after an armed attacker opened fire on campus. Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak confirmed that a 19-year-old former student randomly shot…
Rebar Pierces Car Windshield in Türkiye
Two people narrowly escaped severe harm, sustaining only minor injuries after heavy construction rebar pierced their car's windshield during a traffic accident in Antalya, Türkiye. The shocking incident occurred on Demokrasi…
Flamingos Bring Vibrant Colors to Türkiye’s Lake Eber
Flocks of vibrant flamingos have transformed Türkiye's Lake Eber into a stunning sea of pink and white during their seasonal migration. The elegant birds, feeding in the shallow waters, create a postcard-worthy spectacle that…
Greek Coast Guard Harasses Turkish Fisherman
A Turkish fisherman was harassed by the Greek Coast Guard while operating in international waters near the Giraffe Rocks, located between Türkiye's Gökçeada district and Greece's Samothrace in the Aegean Sea. Fisherman İlker…
Migratory Storks Return to Marshland in Central Türkiye
The Hürmetçi Marshland in Hacılar, Kayseri, Türkiye, has come alive this spring with the return of migratory storks, signaling the reawakening of its vibrant ecosystem. Recognized internationally for its ecological significance,…
Turkish Navy Concludes Drills in the Mediterranean
The Turkish Navy has commenced the final live-firing phase of its extensive Blue Homeland-2026 exercise in the open waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Spanning across the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean, the week-long drills…
Traditional ‘Ehlibilir’ Cookie Charms Visitors in Türkiye
In the historic city of Çankırı, Türkiye, the traditional "Ehlibilir cookie" has become a major culinary attraction for both domestic and international tourists. Officially granted a geographical indication certificate in 2022,…
Towering April Snowdrifts in Van, Türkiye
The eastern Turkish city of Van is currently experiencing a striking geographical phenomenon, hosting two distinct seasons simultaneously. High in the mountains at the 3,000-meter Karabet Pass, harsh winter conditions persist into…