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Number of Caretta Caretta Nests Peaked on Antalya Beaches
The number of nests dug by caretta carettas, which face the danger of extinction, on the protected coastline in the Alanya district of Antalya province of Türkiye, has reached record levels. It was determined that there were a total of 287…
Cows Flock to Kilyos Beach in Istanbul to Cool Off
Kilyos beach in Sarıyer district of Istanbul was invaded by cows. The cows, who only wanted to cool off sunbathed and swam with with the people on the beach, forming an unusual scenery.
Man Enjoys Beach with His Lamb in Türkiye
A man named İsmail Çakmak and his lamb named 'İpek', which he adopted about two months ago and takes outside from time to time, enjoyed the beach in the Karasu district of Sakarya.
“It doesn't want to go to the market all the time…
Forest Fire Breaks Out in Menderes, Izmir
A forest fire broke out around 13:00 in the Menderes district of Izmir province in the Aegean region of Türkiye. Upon notice, Izmir Regional Directorate of Forestry immediately allocated land and air vehicles to the area.
It was stated…
Ani Ruins in Türkiye Attract Numerous History Lovers
Ani Ruins, a historical city in Türkiye's Kars that was inhabited by 23 nations, including the Byzantines, Seljuks, Ottoman Empire, and Russians throughout history, is in great demand from local and foreign tourists who love nature and…
Fisherman Approaches Waterspout in Türkiye
On June 26, in the Fatsa district of Türkiye's Ordu province, a fisherman passed through a waterspout weighing 5 tons that appeared close to the shore. The fisherman, who said to have approached the tornado out of curiosity, caused panic at…
Turkish NGOs in Organize Fair for Palestinians
Non-governmental organizations organized a charity fair in Kırşehir, Türkiye, to draw attention to the cruelty in the Gaza Strip. A variety of handmade objects and foods were put on sale to raise funds to be sent to the war zone.
"The…
34 Illegal Immigrants Rescued off Ayvacık, Türkiye
Thirty-four illegal immigrants in rubber boats, which were pushed back into Turkish territorial waters and left to die by the Greek Coast Guard off the coast of Çanakkale's Ayvacık district, were rescued by the Coast Guard teams. The group…
Alahan Monastery: A Historical Treasure in Mersin
Mersin Mut Mayor Murat Orhan highlighted Alahan Monastery as a key cultural asset on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List, attracting both local and international tourists. Known as the "Hagia Sophia of Mersin" due to its…
Mystery Tunnels on Turkish Mountain Attract Visitors
The gold mining tunnels on Elazığ's Nimri Mountain in Türkiye, rumored to have been dug by dwarves, continue to intrigue visitors. Local legends claim these narrow tunnels, created by Armenians, were worked by dwarves, including…