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Istanbul’s Haydarpaşa Train Station Restoration Nears Completion
Restoration work on Istanbul's historic Haydarpaşa Train Station, initiated after a 2010 fire, is nearing completion. The roof, damaged in the fire, has been under repair, and part of the covering was recently removed, revealing…
Boat with 8 People On Board Sinks off Istanbul
Around 13:30 local time, a boat with 8 people on board sank off the coast of Fatih Ahırkapı in Istanbul after taking on water for an unknown reason. Following the captain's call for help, everybody was rescued by the teams of the General…
Lake Van Shores Draw Nature Lovers in Türkiye
Locaten in eastern Türkiye, Lake Van's shores, bordering Adilcevaz, Ahlat, and Tatvan in Bitlis, attract nature enthusiasts with their pristine beaches and clear waters. As summer begins and school holidays start, locals and…
Fourteen Hand Grenades Found in Turkish Lake
In Isparta Türkiye, 7 hand grenades were discovered in Eğirdir Lake, bringing the total to 14 grenades found within a month. A citizen swimming in the Babasultan area reported seeing explosives on the shore. Police secured the…
Population Drops in Antalya after Eid al-Adha Break
Following the ending of the 9-day Eid al-Adha holiday, the population decreased in Antalya, one of Türkiye's most loved tourist city, and on beaches such as the famous Konyaaltı beach.
"Our holiday is over now. The beach and the weather…
Camera Traps Capture Vibrant Wildlife in Bursa
Camera traps set up in Uludağ, a mountain is Türkiye's Bursa, have captured colorful footage of wildlife, including deer, bears, foxes, and hogs. These recordings reveal the thriving populations and natural behaviors of these animals. The…
Turkish Craftsman Builds Unique Home on a Pole
Cihat Çelik, a bodywork master from Rize, Türkiye, constructed a unique house atop a 12-meter pole he purchased from a friend. Over nine years, Çelik meticulously planned the project with help from engineers, physicists,…
African Visitor Sruprised by Adana’s Intense Heat
In Adana's Kozan district, Türkiye temperatures with humidity hit 50°C. African visitor Abdülşükür Maiga, from Burkina Faso, found it hotter than Africa. Despite the heat, he praised the local hospitality and invited Adana…
Classic Car Enthusiast Refuses to Part with Restored Treasures
Businessman Gökhan Değirmenci, 31, a lifelong classic car enthusiast from Manisa, Türkiye, has restored several vintage vehicles to their original glory, housing them in his workplace's garage. Despite receiving offers double…
Mass Fish Deaths in Edirne Pond Investigated
Mass fish deaths in an irrigation pond in Edirne, Türkiye, have sparked an investigation. Authorities suspect the water was electrocuted. Local resident İlyas Saç dismissed low oxygen levels as the cause, pointing to electrocution…