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Forest Fire intervened from air in Turkey’s Osmaniye
A fire broke out in the Düziçi district of Osmaniye, Turkey last Sunday after lightning struck the forest area. Water-tenders and firefighters were sent to the area. The fire, which was difficult for the teams to reach from the ground due…
Autumn colors in Turkey’s Karabük forests
Autumn has begun to show its beauty in the forests of Karabük, Turkey, which has one of the World Wide Fund for Nature's 100 hot spots that require immediate protection. The forest draws attention with its wildlife and plant diversity. …
Boar herd running wild around Turkey’s Bursa
A group of boars entered the city center in Bursa to find food. Looking for food in garbage bins, the crowded group scared the citizens around. However, a brave neighbor managed to get close-up footage of the animals.
Palandöken Ski Center in eastern Turkey covered in snow
Higher elevations of Turkey’s eastern city of Erzurum have been covered in snow. Ejder Hill, known as the summit of the Palandöken Ski Center track, is located on Palandöken Mountain at an elevation of 3,200 meters. Postcard-worthy images…
Geminbeli mountain pass offers memorable experience
Geminbeli Geçidi in Turkey’s Sivas offers a remarkable view with the arrival of autumn. The high mountain pass is at an elevation of 2010m above sea level, which connects the Black Sea Region with Central Anatolia in Turkey. The nature on…
Gas-stricken Europe seeks coal from Turkey
Natural gas prices in Europe increased by up to 30% after Russia's restrictions on natural gas shipments to Europe. Concerned about Russia's natural gas restrictions, European countries seek 25 kilogram packages of coal from Turkey. Coal…
Tourists enjoy beaches in western Turkey in October
In the Bodrum district of Muğla, Turkey, tourists enjoy the sea, sand and sun in October. Despite the month of October, the air temperatures in Bodrum reached 29 celcius. The density of tourists continues on the beaches all over the…
video captures lightning strikes town
Lightning lit up the sky before a nighttime downpour in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, Turkey. A camera captured the lightning strike in a region near the district center. Following the lightning strike, a small forest fire broke out.…
Spectacular Autumn scenes from Turkey’s Artvin
The Forest Sports Club in Artvin, Turkey organized a photo safari on the 250-kilometer-long Avşat-Borçka eco-tourism route for the second time. Social media influencers as well as local and national press representatives attended the event.…
Fire at mosque construction in eastern Turkey
A fire broke out while installing insulation in the Tbbiye Mosque, which is being built on the Van Yüzüncü Yıl University campus located in eastern Turkey. The fire department was dispatched to the scene as the flames quickly grew. The…