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Training Plane Skids Off Runway in Bursa, Türkiye
A training plane belonging to the FENIX Flight School in Bursa, Türkiye, skidded off the runway during landing and crashed nose first into the ground. The student in the slightly damaged plane managed to exit the plane safely by their own…
Dense Fog Engulfs Türkiye’s Elazığ
Dense fog appearing in the morning engulfed the city of Elazığ in Türkiye, forming a fascinating landscape together with the rising sun.
The fog dropped the visibility down to 10 meters in the affected areas, while it was impossible to…
Türkiye Issues Ultimatum on Syria Operations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan outlined conditions to avoid a military operation in Syria, emphasizing the removal of foreign terrorist fighters and the PKK leadership from the region. Speaking on CNN Türk, Fidan stated, "If…
Partially Frozen Waterfall Attracts Nature Lovers in Türkiye
Muradiye Waterfall, a natural wonder in the Muradiye district of the Van province of Türkiye, partially froze due to the air temperature dropping to minus 12 at night, forming a unique view that attracts nature lovers.
“We visited the…
Shepherds in Southeastern Türkiye Endure Harsh Winters for Livelihood
In Türkiye's Muş province, a key hub for animal husbandry with 1.2 million small livestock, breeders persist in their work despite severe winter conditions. In the high-altitude Kamiş hamlet, shepherds brave freezing…
Ishak Pasha Palace Draws 260,000 Tourists in 2024
Ishak Pasha Palace, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture in Ağrı, Türkiye, welcomed 260,000 visitors in 2024. Blending Ottoman, Seljuk, baroque, and rococo styles, the palace captivates tourists with its historic mosque,…
Syrians Return Home as Peace Restores Hope
Syrians in Türkiye are returning to their homeland through border crossings in Hatay as the 13-year civil war comes to an end. Tarık Muhammed, who fled the conflict in 2015 and lived in Elazığ for nine years, expressed gratitude…
Pope Francis to Visit Türkiye in May
Pope Francis is set to visit Iznik, Türkiye, in May to commemorate the anniversary of the First Council of Iznik. His first stop will be the Iznik Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a site of historical and cultural significance.…
Around 4,000 People Run International Adana Liberation Half Marathon
The 15th version of the International Adana Liberation Half Marathon was held in Seyhan district of Adana province in Türkiye to mark the 103rd anniversary of the liberation of Adana from enemy occupation.
Two thousand people from…
Lens Cloud Forms Over Mount Ararat in Türkiye
A lens cloud that formed over the summit of Mount Ararat, the highest point in Türkiye and Europe with an altitude of 5,137 meters, formed a spectacular view.
Lens clouds, which appear like a "hat" around the peaks of mountains, are…