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Elderly Woman’s Remains Found in Izmir Home After Three Years
In Izmir, the remains of an elderly woman who had not been heard from for about three years were discovered in her home. The woman, identified as retired nurse Gülşen Çoğulu, lived alone in an attic apartment in the Konak district.…
Snow Transforms Cappadocia into a Winter Wonderland
Heavy snowfall has blanketed the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, creating breathtaking views in the UNESCO-listed region. Known for its unique landscapes, Cappadocia attracts over four million visitors annually and takes on a…
Off-Road Lovers Enjoy Racing in Snowy Plateau in Sakarya, Türkiye
Following the heavy snowfall in Sakarya province of Türkiye, off-road enthusiasts flocked to the snow-covered Keremali Plateau in Akyazı district with their ATVs and UTVs to challenge each other in the 60-centimeter-deep snow.
Ali Samet…
Snow Disrupts Education in Parts of Istanbul
The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced that snowfall affecting the city's northern districts has led to a one-day suspension of education in Başakşehir, Beylikdüzü, Esenyurt, Sultangazi, Beykoz, Avcılar, and Arnavutköy.
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Snow Covers Başakşehir National Garden in Istanbul
Intermittent snowfall blanketed Başakşehir National Garden in Istanbul, creating a stunning winter scene. Aerial footage captured the Turkish flag waving among the snow, offering a striking visual. The snowfall followed…
17-Kilometer Truck Queue at Türkiye-Bulgaria Border
Hundreds of truck drivers waiting to cross into Bulgaria at the Hamzabeyli Border Gate in Edirne have formed a 17-kilometer queue in freezing temperatures. Drivers blame the congestion on system updates and slow…
Folk Singer Preserves Türkiye’s Oral Tradition
Gülay Diri, a 57-year-old folk artist from Antalya’s İbradı district, has been preserving her region’s oral traditions by performing centuries-old lullabies, laments, and folk songs. Recognized as a "Living Human Treasure" by…
Ancient Port Emerges as Sea Recedes in Türkiye
The 2,500-year-old Adramytteion Port resurfaced in Burhaniye, Türkiye, as the sea receded along the Ören coast. Citizens walked on the exposed ruins, while birds perched on the ancient stones. Some locals expressed concern…
Snow Covers High Parts of Türkiye’s Bolu
The snow that started in the morning hours covered the Abant Lake National Park and settlements in the high parts of Bolu, forming epic landscapes.
Wild Horses Captured Wandering in Snowy Forest in Kütahya, Türkiye
A group of wild horses was filmed while wandering in the Yaylacık Forest in the Tavşanlı district of Kütahya in Türkiye.
"I was going to buy bread from the bakery for animals here, and these suddenly appeared in front of me. I continued…