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Mucilage in Sea of Marmara Resufraces, Endangers Marine Life
Mucilage, which severely impacted the Sea of Marmara in 2021, has resurfaced, posing environmental and economic challenges. The dense layer, reducing oxygen levels and threatening marine life, clogs fishermen’s nets along the…
Endangered Otters Spotted in Türkiye’s Munzur River
In Tunceli, Türkiye, otters listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) were captured on video in the Munzur River. A local resident recorded the rare sighting of the otters swimming together…
One Dies in Store Fire in Antayla, Türkiye
A fire broke out yesterday evening at around 9:30 pm in a furniture store on the ground floor of a residential building in the Varlık Neighborhood of the Muratpaşa district of Antalya, Türkiye. Authorities said that 1 person died of…
Foggy Weather and Wind Turbines Dazzle in Istanbul, Türkiye
Heavy fog lingering over the Turkish megacity of Istanbul formed a stunning view in the Çatalca district together with wind turbines in the morning. The fog covered the city until noon.
Ahmet Faruk Sarıkoç
Frozen Shores of Lake Abant Form Stunning Views
The shores of Abant Lake in Türkiye's Bolu province froze as nighttime temperatures plunged to -10°C. A popular tourist destination, Abant Lake National Park continues to attract visitors despite the freezing weather.
The…
Cats Find Shelter in Unused Dormitory Hut in Türkiye
In Gümüşhane, Türkiye, an unused security hut at a dormitory has been repurposed as a shelter for stray cats through the efforts of university students. The "Cat House" project, initiated by dormitory residents, involved building…
Turkish Collector of 98-Year-Old Preserves Historical Artifacts
In Sakarya's Hendek district in Türkiye, 98-year-old Rüştü Çürüksulu has transformed his lifelong passion for collecting into a private museum-like display in his home. Since beginning his hobby in 1950, Çürüksulu has amassed 108…
Fog and Sunset Dazzle in Balıkesir, Türkiye
The fog that emerged last night over Gönen district of Balıkesir in Türkiye formed a stunning view during sunset. The impressive view of the area, recorded with a drone, received numerous likes on social media.
Türkiye Builds Advanced Warships for Pakistan with High Local Input
Türkiye is constructing four PN MILGEM warships for the Pakistani Naval Forces, utilizing 75% locally produced systems. Rear Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin, Commander of Istanbul Shipyard, highlighted the project as Türkiye's largest…
Hundreds Swim with Snowy Antalya Mountains in Background
Locals and tourists flocked Antalya's world-famous beaches, such as Konyaaltı Beach, as the air temperature rose to 22 degrees on the first day of the new year
“We picked Antalya as the best place to spend this holiday. We have been here…