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Rainfall Triggers Landslides in Giresun
Heavy rains, which started in the evening in Giresun, caused floods and landslides in the city center, Tirebolu, Espiye and Doğankent districts. One house in Köseler village of Tirebolu district was destroyed, while several other houses…
Forest Fire Breaks Out in Balıkesir
A forest fire broke out for an unknown reason in the Küçükköy region of Ayvalık, a tourist district of Balıkesir province, yesterday. Upon notice, fire brigades were sent to the area. Although the flames caused panic as the fire were close…
Karagöl and Çini Lake: Gems of Türkiye’s Bolkar Mountains
Karagöl and Çini Lake in Niğde's Bolkar Mountains are celebrated for their unique wildlife and stunning natural scenery. Home to the rare Taurus frog and Yılkı horses, the area also features protected plant species,…
Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Türkiye’s Tuz Lake
Thousands of flamingo chicks have hatched in Lake Tuz (Salt Lake), a vital wetland located in Aksaray, Türkiye. Known for its significance as a breeding ground and a major source of the country's salt, Lake Tuz attracts…
Progress Made in Izmir Forest Fire
After 18 hours, firefighting efforts have improved against a forest fire that started in Izmir, Türkiye. Strong winds initially caused the flames to spread, prompting evacuations in Gaziemir's Sarnıç District. However, the threat…
Forest Fire Breaks Out in Buca, Izmir
A forest fire started in an area not so far away to to the settlements in Zafer neighborhood in Izmir's Buca district at around 13:00 local time. The Izmir Regional Directorate of Forestry sent numerous air and land vehicles to intervene in…
Stunning Star Photography at Türkiye’s Nemrut Crater Lake
Lecturer and space enthusiast Cihan Önen captured stunning star photographs using long exposure techniques at Nemrut Crater Lake in Bitlis. The award-winning Nemrut Caldera, known for its lack of light pollution, provided an ideal…
First-Time Balloon Pilot Takes Flight in Cappadocia
Seval Çakır, trained through the "Shape Your Future with AHIKA" program funded by the European Union and Turkey, piloted her first hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Previously a filmmaker, Çakır transitioned to balloon piloting after…
Rockslide Damages Houses in Türkiye Village
Houses in Yeniköy village, Artvin's Yusufeli district, were damaged when rocks and soil fragments slid down the slope. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though several houses were affected. Footage captured the moment of the…
Forest Fire Breaks Out in Izmir
A forest fire broke out in a forest area in Kapukaya District of Izmir, Türkiye. Upon the notice of citizens who saw the fire, which started around 15.15 local time, many planes, helicopters, water trucks and various land vehicles were…