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Istanbulites Flock to Beaches on Eid
On the first day of Eid al-Adha, Istanbul residents headed to the beaches to escape the heat after performing animal sacrifices. Public beaches in Büyükçekmece and Küçükçekmece saw large crowds, with drone footage capturing the influx of…
Aerial View Captures Lush Green Meanders in Southeastern Türkiye
The Güzeldere Meanders, located along the Tatvan–Hizan district road in Bitlis, Türkiye, were captured from the air, showcasing stunning natural scenery. With the arrival of warmer weather, the region has turned vibrant green,…
Thousands Perform Eid Prayer at Hagia Sophia
Thousands gathered at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul at 06:08 to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer. As the mosque filled quickly, many worshippers prayed in the courtyard and surrounding areas. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül and…
Holiday Traffic Jams in Türkiye Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Heavy traffic formed at the intersection of the Northern Marmara and Anatolian Highways in Sakarya as holidaymakers headed to their hometowns for Eid al-Adha. Long queues were observed from the air as traffic came to a standstill.…
Türkiye’s Hasankeyf Gears Up for Eid Tourists
As Eid al-Adha approaches, the historic district of Hasankeyf in Türkiye’s Batman province is preparing to welcome both local and foreign tourists. Located along the Tigris River, Hasankeyf is known for its deep-rooted history and…
Man Smoking Causes Tanker Blast in Türkiye
A worker was seriously injured when a tanker cap exploded at a sunflower oil factory in Nizip, Gaziantep. The blast occurred as 27-year-old Bekir A. tried to open the tanker while smoking. Security footage showed him being thrown meters by…
Spring Hike Through Flower-Covered Plateaus in Northern Türkiye
In Gümüşhane, Türkiye, high rainfall has turned the mountain plateaus into colorful flower fields. Thirty athletes from GÜDAK hiked an 11-kilometer route through Yücebelen village, enjoying views of yellow…
Russia–Ukraine Talks Conclude in Istanbul
The second round of Russia–Ukraine peace talks, hosted by Türkiye at Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace, has concluded. The high-level meeting, chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and attended by Türkiye’s Chief of General Staff Metin…
Pink Heart-Shaped Lake Reappears in Ancient Harbor of Türkiye
The 2,000-year-old inner harbor of Alexandria Troas in Çanakkale’s Ezine district has once again turned pink, forming a heart shape. Once a major trade hub, the harbor became a lake after losing its sea connection. Its pink color…
Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower Welcomes 2.3 Million Visitors in 4 Years
Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower has hosted approximately 2.3 million visitors since its inauguration by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May…