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37 Immigrants Rescued off Crete Island
A Turkish cargo ship rescued an immigrant boat adrift off the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea on June 2. It was said that the engine of the boat, carrying 37 immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, and Somalia, had…
Young Man Climbs 230-Meter TV Tower in Istanbul
In Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, a group of young thrill-seekers climbed to the top of a 230-meter-high television tower that has been idle for years. Mustafa Kurt and a friend reached the peak of the tower's antenna without any safety…
Poppy Flowers Form Dazzling View
The poppy flowers that bloomed again with the start of summer in the plains in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, Türkiye, formed dazzling view with their vibrant red color.
“I come here with my family and friends from time to time and…
Lightning Illuminates the Sky in Ankara
Lightning strikes during the heavy rain that began yesterday evening in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, turned the night to day. Lightning strikes repeatedly hitting the city formed a dazzling sight for the locals of Ankara.
The Ankara…
Mountain Goats Recorded while Feeding under Dense Fog
Wild mountain goats, which are prohibited from hunting, were recorded while feeding on the steep rocks of the high altitudes under the fog clouds in the Munzur Mountains, located between Erzincan and Tunceli in Türkiye
Mountain goats…
World-Famous Antalya Beach Remains Empty Due to Extreme Heat
The world-famous Konyaaltı Beach of Türkiye's Antalya province remained empty due to temperatures above seasonal norms. Citizens and tourists, who saw that the thermometers showed 46 degrees, avoided being under the sun at noon and stayed…
Ottoman Mosque Stands Out with Stunning Wooden Ceiling
The Mahmutpaşa Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, estimated to be from the 15th century, captivates visitors with its intricate wooden ceiling. This historic mosque, built with wood and adobe, features exceptional woodwork and hand-carved…
Boat Tours Begin on Türkiye’s Işıklı Lake
Boat tours have commenced on Işıklı Lake in Denizli's Çivril district, renowned for hosting Türkiye's largest water lily field. The vibrant convergence of green, blue, and white has captivated visitors from the first day. With the…
Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Bursa Viewed from the Air
A fast-spreading forest fire erupted in the Topuk District of Bursa's Orhaneli region. The fire, which expanded quickly, was captured from the air by aircraft from the Regional Directorate of Forestry.
The Directorate shared footage of…
Türkiye Discovers 300 Million Cubic Meters of Natural Gas
A significant natural gas reserve has been discovered in the Thrace Basin, located in the northwest region of Türkiye, specifically in Tekirdağ and Silivri. This reserve, estimated to be 300 million cubic meters in size and valued at…