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Spring Cold Keeps Kars Frozen as Waterfall and Trees Turn to Ice
Despite the arrival of spring, freezing temperatures persist in Kars, Türkiye, with nighttime lows reaching -17°C.
Susuz Waterfall in Susuz district froze once again, creating a striking layered ice formation. In the city…
Ramadan Drums Replaced by Bells in Bursa
In Bursa’s Emirsultan Neighborhood, Türkiye, drummers avoid playing during sahur due to long-standing rumors. Instead, young residents wake people up by shouting "Pilava pilava" and ringing bells.
According to local…
Bursa Replaces Historic Ramadan Cannon with Sound Bombs
The centuries-old tradition of firing cannons during iftar and sahur in Bursa’s historic Tophane district has been replaced with sound bombs due to environmental concerns.
Firefighters from the Bursa Metropolitan Fire Department…
Woman Becomes Firefighter After Childhood Rescue
Asena Uykur, a firefighter in Ankara, Türkiye, was inspired to join the profession after being rescued from a house fire at age eight. The experience left a lasting impression, leading her to pursue firefighting in high school and…
Roe Deer Seen Wandering in Snowy Forests of Türkiye
Roe deer were recorded wandering in snow-covered forest areas in the Zonguldak and Karabük provinces in the Black Sea region of Türkiye.
Hundreds Flock to Beaches in Antalya in March
Many people flocked to the beaches of Antalya in Türkiye following the increase in air temperatures with the arrival of March.
"I love swimming, and that's why swimmers love Antalya the most. Moreover, since I am a racer, I do my…
Bus Carrying Factory Workers Crashes Into Parked Truck in Türkiye: 6 Dead
A bus carrying factory workers crashed into a parked truck on the Antakya-Reyhanlı road in Hatay province of Türkiye, killing 6 people and injuring 8 others in the bus.
It was reported that 4 of the injured who were taken to the hospital…
First Day of FIS Snowboard World Cup in Erzurum Completed
The first day of the two-day FIS Snowboard World Cup, held in Palandöken and Konaklı Ski Resorts in Erzurum, Türkiye, as part of the 2025 Erzurum Tourism Capital and European Winter Sports Capital events, has been completed.
A total of…
Massive Factory Fire Breaks Out in Turkish Capital
A massive fire broke out in a factory belonging to a mattress company called "Bedline" in the Akyurt district of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye.
Firefighters who dispatched to the scene from multiple districts still continue fighting the…
Muslims in Türkiye Prepare for Ramadan
Many believers flocked to marketplaces to shop ahead of the holy Muslim month Ramadan in Türkiye.
While some citizens and shopkeepers say that Ramadan has brought abundance, others complain that food prices had increased before Ramadan.