TÜRKİYE

Deer filmed in the forested Akfırat area of Tuzla in Istanbul, northwestern Türkiye, drew public attention after the images spread on social media. Nature lovers visited the area to observe the animals living in a protected section…

Hot air balloon tourism remained strong in Cappadocia in Nevşehir, central Türkiye, in 2025, with 754,098 visitors taking flights over the UNESCO-listed region. Authorities reported that balloons flew on 223 days, with 29,479…

Wolves struggling to find food were spotted in the snow-covered Göle district of Ardahan, eastern Türkiye, where freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall persist. Drone footage captured one wolf carrying a large bone across the vast white…

Flamingos have created striking views in Izmit Bay in Kocaeli, northwestern Türkiye, a key wetland hosting around 168 bird species. The birds, known locally as “pink cranes,” gather in the bay during winter, attracting photographers…

The Nazik Village meanders in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, eastern Türkiye, created striking winter landscapes after heavy snowfall. The winding river stretches from Nazik village to Nazik Lake, which is fully frozen and covers…

Buffaloes and horses were brought to Budaklı Hot Springs in the Güroymak district of Bitlis, eastern Türkiye, for cleaning during winter, creating striking scenes. The animals calmly stood in the steaming thermal waters despite…

A truck driver stopped to help an injured lynx in the Hafik district of Sivas, central Türkiye, after noticing the animal on the roadside. Servet Solmaz, who was traveling from Gaziantep to Trabzon, called local authorities and waited with…

Dense morning fog blanketed Kastamonu in northern Türkiye, reducing visibility to as low as 20 meters in some areas and prompting drivers to proceed cautiously. The thick layer created a “sea of fog” over the city center, producing…

Freezing temperatures in Bitlis province in eastern Türkiye have caused reeds along the shores of Lake Van to freeze, pushing waterbirds toward open waters. Ducks and other species were seen gathering in large flocks in the deeper,…

The centuries-old tradition of hanging illuminated inscriptions, known as mahyas, has returned to imperial mosques in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of Ramadan. A mahya reading “Ramadan is the Month of the Quran” was displayed on the…