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Ancient Escape Gate in Istanbul Buried in Ground
The 1,499-year-old Little Hagia Sophia Poterne, built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I as an escape route on Istanbul’s seaside walls, is now half-buried. Archaeologist Ömer Faruk Yavaşçay explained that the gate once allowed…
Türkiye Conducts Third Test of Tayfun Ballistic Missile
Türkiye successfully conducted the third test launch of its domestically developed Tayfun ballistic missile from Rize-Artvin Airport. The test, carried out by Roketsan and the Presidency of Defense Industries, was conducted under…
Syrians in Türkiye Return Home as Stability Hopes Rise
With the end of Syria’s 61-year Baath regime, the return of Syrians from Türkiye has accelerated, with the Öncüpınar Customs Gate in Kilis becoming a key crossing point.
Many Syrians, who have spent years in Türkiye, are…
Türkiye’s Muğla Enjoy Hot Weather in February
Locals of the Akyaka, a neighborhood titled Cittaslow in the Ula district of Türkiye's Muğla province, flocked to beaches to enjoy the high temperatures that are above seasonal norms over the weekend.
While children had a great time…
Galatasaray Fans Welcome Alvaro Morata at Istanbul Airport
Alvaro Morata, who was loaned by Turkish 1st League team Galatasaray from Serie A club Milan during the mid-season transfer period, was welcomed by Galatasaray officials and hundreds of fans at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
The 32-year-old…
Dense Fog Over Türkiye’s Bursa Dazzles
The dense fog clouds lingering over the districts of Bandırma and Erdek in Türkiye's Balıkesir formed stunning landscapes.
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Thousands Flock to Mount Olympus in Last Weekend of Semester Break
Ski enthusiasts who wanted to make the most of the semester break flocked to Mount Olympus in Bursa province in Türkiye and filled the slopes and chairlifts of the ski resorts at the summit.
"I came here for the first time. We are…
Dense Fog Engulfs Türkiye’s Istanbul
Dense fog engulfed Türkiye's Istanbul in the morning hours, giving a hard time to drivers in traffic as the visibility decreased significantly while forming stunning landscapes.
Men Receive Flowers on ‘Opposite Day’ in Türkiye
In a symbolic gesture challenging societal norms, young members of the City Council Youth Assembly in Kırşehir handed out flowers to men instead of women during the ‘Opposite Day’ event in Cacabey Square. Participants…
Last Master of Traditional Churn-Making in Tokat
Cemil Kuru, 65, has been handcrafting traditional butter churns (yayık), oven shovels, and floor tables in Tokat province of Türkiye for 50 years. Working alone in his small workshop, he is the last remaining master of…