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Unique migratory birds rest in Turkey amid their tough journey
Migratory birds spending the winter in Africa, stops over Ekşisu Reeds in Erzincan, Turkey to take a break from their long journey. Members of over 300 various bird species, including the ones accepted as world heritages, visit the reeds to…
Thodex founder fatih özer arrested in Albania
Faruk Fatih Özer, the fugitive founder of Thodex crypto currency that was searched for fraud, got arrested in Vlora, Albania. Özer was accused of stealing millions of dollars from Turkish investors.
He was first recorded handing his…
Over Half a Million Tourists Visit Historical Town of Safranbolu in Turkey
Safranbolu's historical district in Karabük, Turkey remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The town is Turkey’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site on an urban scale with its Ottoman-era inns, baths, mansions,…
4 katyusha rockets hit Baghdad
Four katyusha rockets were launched towards Green Zone in Baghdad. According to local sources, the turmoil between armed Sadr supporters and security forces have killed over 20 and injured over 250. Official sources, on the other hand, have…
Fire and Explosion at Chemical Plant in Istanbul
A fire broke out in the chemical plant at the Beylikdüzü industrial site in Istanbul, Turkey. The flames that engulfed the entire workplace caused an explosion shortly after the fire. Firefighters, who arrived in the scene, put out the…
Parachuters competed in Turkey’s Denizli
The first day of the Paragliding Pre-World Cup XC Open Races was completed from a height of 2150 meters from Yaylacık Mountain in Denizli, Turkey. The event was organized as part of the 8th International Culture, Tourism, Agriculture, and…
Young stork stays with its saviors
An orphan stork, named Avşarlı, was found starving and dehydrated in its nest in Aydın, Söke. Ecosystem Protection and Nature Lovers, the association that found the stork, fed and treated the animal and released it. However, the loyal…
Victory Day Celebrates With Hot Air Balloons in Turkey, Cappadocia
Hot air balloons took off in Cappadocia with Turkish flags hung in their baskets to commemorate the 100th anniversary of August 30 Victory Day. Tourists enjoyed the view from the sky in Cappadocia, a tourism center in Turkey known for its…
Over 2M vehicles passed through newly built Çanakkale Bridge, Turkey
The recently constructed Malkara-Çanakkale Highway and 1915 Çanakkale Bridge that connects Asia and Europe generated a significant amount of income for the Turkish economy, the Ministry of Transport announced. More than 2M vehicles have…
Caretta Caretta named Tuba traveled 17,500 kilometers
The caretta caretta named Tuba, first seen in 2019 laying eggs in Dalyan İztuzu coast in Turkey was given treatment for her propeller wounds. Tuba was then released back with a tracker on her shell to be monitored along her journey. After 3…