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Fourteen Hand Grenades Found in Turkish Lake
In Isparta Türkiye, 7 hand grenades were discovered in Eğirdir Lake, bringing the total to 14 grenades found within a month. A citizen swimming in the Babasultan area reported seeing explosives on the shore. Police secured the…
Population Drops in Antalya after Eid al-Adha Break
Following the ending of the 9-day Eid al-Adha holiday, the population decreased in Antalya, one of Türkiye's most loved tourist city, and on beaches such as the famous Konyaaltı beach.
"Our holiday is over now. The beach and the weather…
Camera Traps Capture Vibrant Wildlife in Bursa
Camera traps set up in Uludağ, a mountain is Türkiye's Bursa, have captured colorful footage of wildlife, including deer, bears, foxes, and hogs. These recordings reveal the thriving populations and natural behaviors of these animals. The…
Turkish Craftsman Builds Unique Home on a Pole
Cihat Çelik, a bodywork master from Rize, Türkiye, constructed a unique house atop a 12-meter pole he purchased from a friend. Over nine years, Çelik meticulously planned the project with help from engineers, physicists,…
African Visitor Sruprised by Adana’s Intense Heat
In Adana's Kozan district, Türkiye temperatures with humidity hit 50°C. African visitor Abdülşükür Maiga, from Burkina Faso, found it hotter than Africa. Despite the heat, he praised the local hospitality and invited Adana…
Classic Car Enthusiast Refuses to Part with Restored Treasures
Businessman Gökhan Değirmenci, 31, a lifelong classic car enthusiast from Manisa, Türkiye, has restored several vintage vehicles to their original glory, housing them in his workplace's garage. Despite receiving offers double…
Mass Fish Deaths in Edirne Pond Investigated
Mass fish deaths in an irrigation pond in Edirne, Türkiye, have sparked an investigation. Authorities suspect the water was electrocuted. Local resident İlyas Saç dismissed low oxygen levels as the cause, pointing to electrocution…
Full Moon Dazzles over Istanbul
The full moon formed a dazzling view in the skies of Istanbul on the night of June 21, the longest day and shortest night of the year. The moon between the clouds offered a romantic view to nature lovers over the landscape of the lovely…
Türkiye’s Salt Lake Becomes Healing Tourism Hub
Salt Lake, Türkiye's second-largest lake and a vital source for 60% of the nation's salt, is gaining popularity as a healing tourism destination. Spanning the borders of Aksaray, Ankara, and Konya provinces, the lake…
Adıyaman’s Kahta Castle Reopened for Visits
The Kahta Castle, which dates back to the Hittite period in the Kocahisar village of Adıyaman and was closed to tourism in 2005 due to the safety reasons, was reopened to visits after completion of the restoration works. It is anticipated…