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Snowfall Transforms Gölcük Nature Park in Türkiye
Gölcük Nature Park, located in Bolu province in northwestern Türkiye, was transformed into a winter landscape after heavy snowfall. Situated around 13 kilometers south of the city of Bolu, the park is known for its pine forests and…
Snowfall Blankets Edirne in White
Heavy snowfall hit Edirne, Türkiye, in the evening as a cold air wave from the Balkans swept across the region, covering the city in white. Historic landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, created postcard-like…
Frozen Lake Forms Winter Scene in Tokat, Türkiye
Kurt Lake in the Reşadiye district of Tokat province turned into a winter landscape as its surface froze amid cold weather. Located near Kızılcaören town, the lake, which is popular for picnics in summer, was covered in snow and…
Migratory Ducks Spotted at Salda Lake Türkiye
Salda Lake, one of Türkiye’s key wetlands, was filmed hosting flocks of common pochard ducks during the migration season. The birds were captured by drone gliding across the lake’s surface in the Yeşilova district of Burdur. Known as the…
Fox Found Frozen Standing Upright in Yüksekova, Türkiye
A fox searching for food was found frozen solid, standing upright on a snowdrift in the Kerem Zeydan neighborhood of Büyükçiftlik town in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari. Residents initially thought the animal would run away, but upon…
Eastern Express Passengers Discover Cittaslow Kemaliye In Türkiye
Passengers arriving in Erzincan aboard the Tourist Eastern Express visited the historic district of Kemaliye, a member of Türkiye’s Cittaslow (Slow Cities) network. Designated as Türkiye’s 21st Cittaslow town in 2022, Kemaliye attracted…
Stray Ostrich Disrupts Traffic In Türkiye
A stray ostrich caused traffic disruption in the Arifiye district of Sakarya, northwestern Türkiye, after wandering onto a busy road. The bird moved unpredictably between lanes, forcing drivers to slow down and honk their horns. Bystanders…
Female Drone Operator Leads Türkiye’s KIZILELMA Program
A female drone operator is playing a leading role in Türkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft program, Bayraktar KIZILELMA. Elif Ergin, the KIZILELMA drone operator team leader at Baykar, also trains operators for the AKINCI and…
Heavy Snow Turns Sivas City Square White In Türkiye
Heavy snowfall blanketed Sivas in central Türkiye, forming striking winter scenes across the city. Snow covered Cumhuriyet Square, one of the city’s historic landmarks, as residents gathered to photograph the fairytale-like view.…
Ancient Apollo Oracle Center Highlights Cultural Tourism Potential In Türkiye
The Apollo Khresterios Oracle Center in the ancient city of Aigai, western Türkiye, stands out as one of the region’s best-preserved ancient belief sites. Located in the Kocaçay Valley near natural water sources, the oracle center…