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Search for Missing Belarusian Mountaineer Twins Continues in Türkiye
Belarusian twin sisters Valentina and Maria Ivankova disappeared after setting out to climb the summit of the Taurus Mountains in Türkiye's Niğde province on November 16. Upon notification, teams of the Disaster and Emergency Management…
Cappadocia’s Underground Cities Draw Record Tourist Interest
Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Türkiye, continues to captivate visitors with its ancient underground cities, attracting 1.33 million tourists in the first ten months of 2024. These subterranean marvels, originally…
Amasya Dazzles During Autumn
A dazzling view formed in Türkiye's Amasya province, where Harşena Mountain and Pontus King Rock Tombs, which are on the UNESCO Temporary World Heritage List, Yalıboyu Houses from the Ottoman-era and a stunning river are located, with the…
Ancient Roman Fountain in Türkiye Flows Again After 1,800 Years
The Kestros Fountain in the ancient city of Perge, Antalya, believed to date back to the 2nd century and the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian, has been restored to flow once more after 1,800 years.
Located 17 kilometers east of…
Jellyfish Swarms Invade Istanbul’s Strait
Swarms of jellyfish have inundated Istanbul’s strait due to pollution and wind, covering the waters near historical mansions. Aerial footage revealed the extent of the invasion, sparking concerns over marine pollution.
Zafer Murat…
Salt-Cooked Turkish Coffee Gains Popularity
Turkish coffee cooked in Çankırı’s famous rock salt is drawing significant attention for its unique flavor. Prepared using salt extracted from a Hittite-era salt cave, this coffee is roasted in a sand-salt mixture heated to 350°C,…
Landslide Claims One Life in Türkiye’s Rize
A landslide caused by heavy rain in Rize, Türkiye, claimed one life and injured four others early in the morning. The collapse of a retaining wall behind two adjacent seven-story buildings sent debris crashing into the first-floor apartment…
Long Truck Queues at Turkish-Bulgarian Border
Thousands of trucks have been stranded for four days at the Kapıkule and Hamzabeyli border gates in Edirne, Türkiye, due to a system update for the new transit information system (NCTS-P5). At Hamzabeyli, the queue has…
Russian Oligarch’s Illegal Villa in Istanbul Under Investigation Boris Borisenko
The illegal construction of a villa in Üsküdar, Türkiye, previously linked to criminal leader Adnan Oktar and now owned by Russian oligarch Boris Borisenko, has come under scrutiny. Drone footage revealed ongoing activity at the site, with…
UCI Nirvana Gran Fondo World Series to Start in Antalya, Türkiye
The UCI Nirvana Gran Fondo World Series, an international cycling race, will start tomorrow in Antalya, Türkiye with the participation of hundreds of professional and amateur cyclists. The races, which allow amateur cyclists to compete at…