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Türkiye to Deport Illegal Senegalese Tea Workers
As the first harvest of the fresh tea season begins in Türkiye's Eastern Black Sea Region, producers have entered their tea gardens. Traditionally reliant on Georgian labor, recent years have seen a shift towards African workers,…
Hagia Sophia History Museum Welcomes Visitors with New Collection
The former Land Registry Directorate in Sultanahmet Square has been converted into the Hagia Sophia Museum of History and Experience by Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The museum, reopened in 2023, showcases the history…
Dense Fog Engulfs Türkiye’s Antalya
Dense fog occurred in Antalya, the tourism capital of Türkiye, as the humidity increased to 94 percent in the morning. The world-famous Konyaaltı Beach and Kaleiçi were lost in the fog that rarely occurs in the city.
"I was born in…
Turkish Plateau’s Unique Architecture Shines in Spring
Yanıklı Village Plateau, situated at an altitude of 2,100 meters in Artvin, Türkiye, draws attention with its distinct wooden architecture. As spring arrives, the melting snow reveals the blooming landscape and the snow-capped…
Lotus Flowers Bloom in Turkish Lake
The lotus flowers at Süleymanlı Yayla Lake in Denizli Buldan, perched at an altitude of 1,150 meters, are creating a stunning visual spectacle. This strictly protected area, known as 'Bird Paradise' for its 182 bird species, also…
Türkiye and Romania Enhance Strategic Partnership
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced new travel regulations enabling Romanian citizens to visit Türkiye using only their ID cards, aiming to strengthen human relations between the two nations.
During a joint press conference with…
Historic Bursa Mosque in Türkiye Faces Neglect
The 658-year-old Murad I Hüdavendigar Mosque in Bursa has suffered significant damage due to recent strong southwest winds, causing tiles to fly off the roof. Built between 1363 and 1366 by Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the mosque, a…
Chickpea Fields Transformed by Blooming Poppies
Adıyaman's chickpea fields near the Atatürk Dam in Kıvırcık village have turned a stunning red with blooming poppy flowers, captivating onlookers. The vibrant poppies, reminiscent of traditional Turkish wedding dresses, have…
Underwater Photographer Captures Gallipoli Shipwrecks
Renowned underwater photographer Alex Dawson has documented the shipwrecks from the 109-year-old Gallipoli Wars in the 'Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park'. These war wrecks, submerged off the coast of Çanakkale, form the first…
Turkish Museums Draw Thousands on International Museum Day
On May 18, International Museum Day, 11,015 people visited museums and archaeological sites in Antalya and the Ancient City of Sagalassos in Burdur. Celebrated worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this day…