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Colorful Sunset Captivates Üsküdar, Istanbul
In Istanbul's Üsküdar district, the sunset formed a stunning scene with athletes canoeing, tourists riding water bikes, and citizens gathering to watch. The iconic Maiden's Tower, set against the crimson sky and reflected in the…
Occupancy Rate in Cappadocia Hotels Increase ahead of Eid al-Adha
The hotel occupancy rate in the Cappadocia region, one of Türkiye's crucial cultural tourism centers, reached 70 percent before the Eid al-Adha holiday.
“We expect an increase in the number of domestic tourists as Eid al-Adha has been…
Firefighters Battle Forest Blaze in Çanakkale, Türkiye
A forest fire broke out near Yalova village in Eceabat district, Çanakkale. Teams from the Çanakkale Regional Directorate of Forestry and local fire brigades have been deployed to combat the blaze both by air and on the ground.…
History and Nature Meet in This Turkish Village
The Santa Ruins, located in Dumanlı village near Gümüşhane, Türkiye, offer a blend of historical and natural beauty. This site, often called "Heaven in the Valley," features centuries-old stone buildings, churches,…
Workers Endure Extreme Heat in Türkiye’s Cotton Fields
Despite temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), agricultural workers in Hatay's Amik Plain, a major cotton production area in Türkiye, are tirelessly hoeing weeds from cotton plants. These laborers, earning a daily wage of…
71-Year-Old Man Achieves High School Dream in Türkiye
Muhammet Atalar, 71, fulfilled his 55-year dream by receiving his high school diploma at a ceremony organized by the Samsun Ilkadım Vocational Education Center in Türkiye. The ceremony marked the end of the 2023-2024 academic year…
Dipsiz Lake: A Natural Wonder in Türkiye’s Mountains
Dipsiz Lake, located in Gümüşhane, Türkiye, at an altitude of 2,200 meters (7,218 feet), offers stunning springtime views and is surrounded by 10 other lakes. Just a 25-minute drive from Gümüşhane city center, this…
Campers Encounter Curious Bears during Night in Artvin
Six young nature enthusiasts who were camping in the recreation area of the Sahara National Park in the Şavşat district of Türkiye's Artvin province encountered three curious brown bears that came near their tents during their sleep at…
Colorful Plateau near Çimen Mountain Attracts Nature Lovers
With the spring season, Çimen Mountain and the Cami Yurdu plateau, covered with yellow flowers on its foothills, in Türkiye's Gümüşhane, where 60 percent of its geography consists of mountains, have become a paradise for nature lovers.…
Foam and Mucilage Reappear in Istanbul’s Bosphorus
The Bosphorus is experiencing a resurgence of mucilage, with foam and mucilage appearing on the beaches of Avcılar. Istanbul Environmental Council Secretary General Zafer Murat Çetintaş compared the situation to…