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British Traveler Crosses Reaches Europe via Istanbul Bridge
British adventurer Karl Bushby, who set off from Chile 26 years ago to walk around the world, reached Istanbul and crossed the July 15 Martyrs Bridge on foot, stepping from Asia into Europe. Bushby, 56, began his…
18th-Century Ottoman Carpets Found with Emoji-Like Faces
Emoji-like face motifs have been discovered on 18th-century Ottoman carpets during inventory work at the Tokat Mevlevihane Museum in Türkiye. Despite being registered in the 20th century, the carpets feature…
Fog Turns Turkish Coast into a Scenic Wonder
Morning fog blanketed the coastal town of Gerze in Sinop, Türkiye, creating postcard-like views. Known as a "Cittaslow" city, Gerze's sea and shoreline disappeared under a white veil, drawing the attention of…
Türkiye Holds Submarine Rescue Drill
Türkiye’s Navy led a multinational submarine rescue drill, Kurtaran-2025, off Marmaris, simulating a sunken submarine scenario. Using advanced systems like ROVs, rescue bells, and atmospheric diving suits, casualties were…
Nature Enthusiast Travels 850 km for Rare Tulips
Atanur Sevim, a retired academic from Samsun, traveled 850 kilometers to Adıyaman's Gerger district to photograph the rare inverted tulips, also known as "crying brides." These protected flowers bloom briefly in spring and…
Istanbul Earthquake Sparks Urbanization Debate
Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul on April 23, aerial and satellite images highlighting the contrasting urban structures of neighboring Ataköy and Şirinevler reignited debate. The photos show Ataköy, part of…
Father and Two Children Killed in Landslide in Türkiye
Footage has emerged of a deadly landslide in Samsun’s Canik district, Türkiye, where a father and two children lost their lives and the mother was rescued injured. The incident occurred near a gas station by the Lovelet Shopping Mall, when…
Steel Homes Rebuild Quake-Hit Village in Türkiye
In Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province, construction of 80 steel-structured village homes continues in Kazanlıpınar, a neighborhood severely affected by the February 6, 2023 earthquakes. Led by the Ministry of…
South Korean Team Films Nature Documentary in Türkiye’s Hakkari
A South Korean documentary crew visited Türkiye’s eastern Hakkari province to film the stunning Cilo Mountains, capturing its glaciers and diverse landscapes. Guided by local nature photographer Emin Noyan, the team described the area as a…
Thousands of Chinese EVs Arrive at Turkish Port
A massive shipment of electric vehicles from China was delivered to Safiport Derince in Kocaeli, Türkiye, by the BYD Changzhou transport ship. The vessel, operated by Chinese EV giant BYD, arrived on April 5 after a 39-day voyage from…
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