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Crowded City Bus Bursts Into Flames in Istanbul, Türkiye
A fire broke out in a passenger small city bus carrying 20 people in the Kartal district of Istanbul, Türkiye, at around 1:00 p.m. local time, causing small explosions. After all passengers left the bus in panic, the bus was reduced to…
Mount Olympus in Türkiye Receives Snowfall
Heavy snowfall started in Türkiye's Mount Olympus, which had been preparing for the ski season, in the morning hours, covering the ground with 5 centimeters-thick snow.
"We came for 2 days with a school trip. We want to ski and play…
Türkiye’s Mersin Holds 6th International Mersin Marathon
The 6th version of the International Mersin Marathon was held in Mersin, Türkiye. The marathon, which was categorized as 'Elite Label' by the World Athletics Association, was attended by 2,172 athletes from 30 countries, including Türkiye,…
Syrians in Türkiye Continue to Return to Their Country
Syrians who took refugees in Türkiye continue to return to their country following the collapse of the Assad regime.
“We had a wonderful time in Polatlı, Ankara. I would like to thank the people of Polatlı from here. We have had…
Kenyan Athletes cooked Turkish bread in Mersin
Kenyan athletes participating in the 6th International Mersin Marathon trained in Darısekisi Örnek Village, blending preparation with local culture. They joined villagers in cooking flatbread (Bazlama) while enjoying the…
Injured Golden Eagle Rescued by Village Children
Children in Dayakpınar village, Gürün, Türkiye, discovered an injured golden eagle unable to fly due to a wing injury. They sheltered the bird overnight before bringing it to Gürün. The eagle is set to undergo veterinary…
7.5 Million-Year-Old Fossils Unearthed in Türkiye
Excavations near the Yamula Dam in Kayseri, Türkiye, have uncovered fossils dating back 7.5 million years, revealing the richest fossil diversity in Anatolia. Supported by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, these studies have…
Former Sednaya Prisoner Speaks on Baath Regime’s Brutality
Riyad Avlar, a former detainee who endured 21 years in Syria's infamous Sednaya Prison, described the Baath regime as "the most terrible dictatorial regime in our recent history" and expressed joy at its fall.
Avlar, now 48, recounted…
Autumn Charm and Cats Delight Visitors in Türkiye’s Historic Harput
The 4,000-year-old Harput Neighborhood in Elazığ, Türkiye, offers a stunning autumn display as its yellow and red foliage highlights the area's historical beauty. Visitors are captivated not only by the scenic views but also by…
Building Collapses During Demolition in Istanbul
A five-story building in Istanbul's Güngören district collapsed during demolition work under urban transformation efforts. The structure, located in Haznedar Neighborhood, had been evacuated prior to the incident.
Emergency teams,…