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Men Receive Flowers on ‘Opposite Day’ in Türkiye
In a symbolic gesture challenging societal norms, young members of the City Council Youth Assembly in Kırşehir handed out flowers to men instead of women during the ‘Opposite Day’ event in Cacabey Square. Participants…
Last Master of Traditional Churn-Making in Tokat
Cemil Kuru, 65, has been handcrafting traditional butter churns (yayık), oven shovels, and floor tables in Tokat province of Türkiye for 50 years. Working alone in his small workshop, he is the last remaining master of…
Antalya Enjoys Warm Weather in Winter
Locals and foreigners in Antalya enjoy sunny days while cold and harsh winter conditions are effective in many parts of Türkiye. Hundreds flock to the city's world-famous beaches, such as Konyaaltı Beach, to swim in the sea or spend time…
Sahara Pass Offers Stunning Snowy Scenery
Sahara Pass, standing at 2,640 meters on the Artvin-Ardahan road in Türkiye, becomes a breathtaking sight in winter as it gets covered in snow. Located within Karagöl-Sahara National Park, the pass offers a…
Fog Transforms Bayburt Into a Winter Wonderland
Dense fog covering the mountains in Bayburt created a stunning fairy-tale landscape, captivating those who witnessed it. Drone footage captured the mesmerizing view in the early morning. With temperatures dropping to -13°C…
Saddler Living in Türkiye Keeps Tradition Alive
Veysel Karagöz, a 66-year-old saddler in Sivas, inner -astern Türkiye, is one of the last representatives of his fading profession. Having started at age 7, he has spent 59 years crafting and repairing horse equipment, now…
Cappadocia Sees Over 4 Millions of Tourists in 2024
Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracted 4.37 million visitors in 2024, according to Nevşehir Governor Ali Fidan. The region, famous for its fairy chimneys, underground cities, and hot air balloon tours, saw a…
Four Died in Overturned Shuttle in Türkiye
Four people died and 19 people were injured, 4 of them seriously, after a minibus overturned in an underpass in the Pamukkale district of Denizli, Türkiye, at around 08:30 in the morning.
The casualties were removed from the overturned…
Türkiye’s Ani Ruins Draw Tourists in Winter
The Ani Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kars, Türkiye, continue to attract both local and international tourists. Known as the "City of 1001 Churches," the site features medieval churches, mosques, and city walls, offering…
Historic Site in Istanbul to Open as Archaeological Park
Plans to expand the Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district with new buildings have been abandoned. The site, located on the ruins of the Great Byzantine Palace, will be opened as an archaeological park under the…