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Historic Safranbolu Houses Captured in Winter
The UNESCO-listed Safranbolu district in Karabük, Türkiye, is mildly blanketed in snow following snowfall. Ottoman-era inns, mosques, and mansions formed postcard-worthy scenes.
Meanwhile, Karabük’s Keltepe Ski Resort,…
Bus Crashes Into Truck in Türkiye: 1 Dead, 16 Injured
A bus going from Istanbul to Giresun in Türkiye lost control and crashed into a parked truck loaded with goods in Samsun, killing the bus driver and injuring 16 passengers.
The injured were taken to various hospitals in Samsun by…
Türkiye’s Mount Ağrı Dazzles After Snowfall
Mount Ağrı, which draws the attention of nature lovers with its magnificent appearance in all four seasons, has been covered with snow, offering a fascinating view with the lush Iğdır plain and clear sky.
Mount Ağrı, with a height of…
Giant Earthquake Crack in Türkiye Revives Fear
A 33-acre olive grove in Hatay’s Altınözü district was split in half by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, leaving a massive crack that stretches nearly 300 meters. Around 200 trees were lost in the rupture, reigniting fear among…
Türkiye’s Mount Süphan Captured Under Snow
Mount Süphan and Lake Aygır in Türkiye’s Bitlis province have turned into a stunning winter landscape, attracting nature lovers and photographers. The snow-covered peak and frozen lake create a breathtaking view, drawing…
Receding Dam Reveal Abandoned Village in Türkiye
The receding waters of the Kızılcapınar Dam in Zonguldak, Türkiye, have exposed remnants of an abandoned village submerged for over 30 years.
Built in 1994, the dam forced residents of Ova village to relocate, with some…
Reconstruction Progresses in Quake-Hit Hatay
Two years after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, reconstruction efforts in Hatay are in full swing. Aerial footage shows hundreds of buildings under construction and dozens of cranes in operation as the city rebuilds.…
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…