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Historic Girls’ School in Amasya to Become Library in Türkiye
The historic Girls' School in Merzifon, Amasya, built by Americans 160 years ago, is being converted into a library by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Restoration, based on old photographs, is nearing…
Ancient Clay Tablet in Diyarbakır Museum Draws Attention
A 2,648-year-old clay tablet listing women's names from the Assyrian Empire has become a key attraction at the İçkale Museum Complex in Diyarbakır, Türkiye. Discovered during a rescue excavation between 2000 and 2012 near…
Vandals Target Historical Artifacts in Kuşadası, Türkiye
The latest act of vandalism in Kuşadası, Türkiye, has targeted the historical artifacts at Kasım Yaman Archaeological Park. Vandals destroyed areas where archaeological artifacts and architectural elements were exhibited by Kuşadası…
East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally Reaches Cappadocia
The 18th East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally, featuring 12 vehicles and 28 athletes, arrived in Cappadocia. Supported by Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Directorate for European Union Affairs, the rally included…
Safe Observation Deck To be Built Over Butterfly Valley
Muğla's Fethiye district is taking steps to ensure the safety of visitors to the popular Butterfly Valley, located in western Türkiye. Each year, thousands of citizens climb the steep cliffs in Faralya District to capture photos…
Turkish Artist Makes Stunning Leaf Art for 25 Years
For 25 years, Hülya Kalaycı Unutur, a Turkish artist from Behramkale village in Çanakkale's Ayvacık district, has been making intricate artworks on the leaves of the dieffenbachia plant. She imports these leaves from the…
Stunning Sunset Captured in Eastern Türkiye
Van, Türkiye, renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, offers a spectacular view over Lake Van, the largest soda and salt lake in the world. The city, historically known as Tuşba, meaning "City of the Sun," captivates…
Muslims in Türkiye Performed Funeral Prayers for Ismail Haniyeh
Funeral prayers in absentia were held for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, in many cities of Türkiye, such as Gümüşhane, Manisa, and Istanbul. Muslims who attended the prayers also expressed their support…
Flamingos Arrive Türkiye’s Lake Erçek
Hundreds of flamingos, who stopped by the Lake Van basin in the city of Van in Türkiye amid their migration from Lake Urmia in Iran to African countries, covered Lake Erçek in white and purple.
"We expected the flamingos to arrive early…
US and Russia Swap Spies in Ankara
The US and Russia swapped spies in a prisoner exchange organized by the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara.
It was stated that Wall Street Journal reporter Ivan Gershckovic was among the…