TÜRKİYE

With the Ramadan Holiday approaching, Türkiye’s Eastern Express, running between Kars and Ankara, is experiencing high demand. Tickets are selling out quickly as travelers seek a scenic 24-hour journey through…

The International Space Station (ISS) photographed Istanbul at night in January 2025, highlighting the illuminated Bosphorus, the city’s new airport, and the Northern Marmara Highway. While the northern parts of…

Istanbul’s mosques were packed as worshippers gathered for the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr in Arabic), considered holier than a thousand months in Islam. Large crowds filled Sultanahmet and Yeni Mosques, with…

A fire broke out at around 06:00 in the morning at a hotel, namely Kervansaray, on Mount Olympus in the Bursa province of Türkiye. A national skier named Berkin Usta and his father lost their lives at the scene, while his seriously…

Nazik Lake in the Ahlat district of Bitlis in Türkiye, which was frozen due to the severe cold during the winter, started to melt as temperatures have increased, forming a spectacular view. "The thawing began with the warming of the…

Hotels in Safranbolu, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman-era town in Türkiye, have reached full occupancy for the Ramadan holiday. Known for its well-preserved historic houses and cobblestone streets, the town is a major cultural tourism…

With Ramadan Bayram approaching, shopping in Istanbul’s Eminönü has surged, especially for holiday treats like candy, chocolate, and Turkish delight. Shopkeepers expressed satisfaction with the growing demand, noting an increase in…

Mountain goats were recorded while roaming on steep cliffs in Ağrı province of Türkiye, revealing the richness of the region's ecosystem. Turkish experts point out that the protection of wildlife is of great importance for ecological…

The Istanbul Strait Command plays a key role in Türkiye’s maritime security, overseeing mine countermeasures (MCM), patrol operations, and the enforcement of the Montreux Convention. Amid heightened vigilance due…

Police in Mersin, Türkiye, dismantled a three-person counterfeiting ring that produced and attempted to circulate fake US dollars worth approximately 300 million liras. Authorities seized 7.09 million counterfeit dollars, along with…