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Turkish Man Paints on Knucklebones
A Turkish man, Alper Yazoğlu, held an exhibition of the knucklebones on which he paints cattle and ethnic figures. Yazoğlu, who claims not to have any kind of education of painting, received very positive feedbacks from the viewers. He also…
Budakören Waterfall, a natural wonder in Turkey’s inner Anatolia
The Budakören Waterfall in Çorum, Turkey, attracts visitors. The waterfall pouring into the valley between steep cliffs offers a refreshing natural experience. The natural spot is up for a popular destination every season.
The waterfall…
Heavy rain caused flash floods in Kocaeli
A downpour hit the city of Kocaeli in Turkey. Bridges and streets in some parts of the city were filled with floodwaters. Some vehicles were stranded in floodwaters that filled underpasses. Rescue teams were dispatched to the area for…
forest fire brings under control in Turkey, Kocaeli
A forest fire broke out in the Gebze district of Kocaeli, Turkey. A large number of firefighters and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene. Teams arrived at the scene in a short time and started extinguishing efforts. After a…
Whirlwind and Heavy Rain in Antalya
The whirlwind emerged in Korkuteli district scared Antalya citizens. Heavy rain followed the whirlwind. It was seen in Varsaklar Yaylası, a wold far from city center. However, there were people around filming the situation. The whirlwind…
heavy downpour casues flash floods in Istanbul
Heavy rains caused flash floods in Silivri district of Istanbul. Three vehicles submerged and streets were filled with flood waters. Some underground workplaces were flooded. Teams arrived to the area for search and rescue operation.
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dazzling sunflower fields in Turkey’s Kars
The yellow and green hues of the blooming sunflower fields in Kars offer a visual feast. The farmers planted the sunflowers for the first time in the city, attracting the locals and visitors. People using the Kars highway stop by the field…
Turkey’s 4th drilling ship sets sail for east Mediterranean
Turkey's new drilling ship, Abdülhamid Han, has been completed and will participate in the country's hydrocarbon exploration in the east Mediterranean. With its technical equipment and physical features, the ship will be the 'strongest'…
mountaineers enjoy Tokat’s Zinav Canyon
Zinav Canyon, located in the Reşadiye district of Tokat, Turkey is home to natural wonders, which attracts the attention of extreme athletes. A Tokat mountaineering team overcame a 3-kilometer challenging track in 3 hours. The team enjoyed…
Baby caretta caretta at sea in Antalya’s Patara Beach
Caretta carettas emerged from their nests on Antalya's world-famous Patara Beach in Turkey and began to travel to the sea. Prof. Dr. Eyüp Başkale of Pamukkale University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences stated that scientists have been…