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Historic Mor Ahron Monastery In Türkiye’s Elazığ
The Mor Ahron Monastery, believed to date back to the 10th century and built by Assyrians, stands atop Mount Muşar in Elazığ’s Baskil district at 1,400 meters. Surrounded by cisterns, tombs, and ruins, it preserves traces of nearly…
Türkiye launches 500,000-home social housing project
Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum shared images of new Housing Development Administration of Türkiye (TOKI) homes in Muğla’s Seydikemer district, built under the “My First Home” project. He said preparations are complete for…
Unmanned marine vehicle found off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast
Fishermen off Trabzon’s Çarşıbaşı coast in Türkiye discovered an unidentified unmanned marine vehicle at night and towed it ashore. The vessel was taken to Yoroz Port amid suspicions it could be carrying explosives.…
Antalya Painter Throws Away 2,175 Works Worldwide
Efe Işıldaksoy, a painter from Kaş, Antalya, has been leaving his artworks beside trash cans for 11 years, reaching 2,175 paintings across various countries. “Art should strengthen respect and love in society. I have no commercial purpose,…
Sunset Splendor at Ishak Pasha Palace in Türkiye
The historic Ishak Pasha Palace in Doğubayazıt, Ağrı, dazzled visitors with a breathtaking sunset view. The Ottoman-era palace, on UNESCO’s Tentative List, glowed in orange and red as the sun set, creating a picture-postcard…
Erdoğan’s Flash Statements After Historic US Summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met US President Donald Trump at the White House for 2 hours 20 minutes, advancing talks on Gaza, Syria, trade and defence cooperation. Erdoğan said both leaders agreed on the need to secure an immediate…
Lenticular Cloud Covers Mount Süphan in Türkiye
A lenticular cloud obscured the summit of Mount Süphan, Türkiye’s third-highest peak at 4,058 meters, creating a stunning view. The cloud was photographed from the Tatvan coast, with Lake Van and a passing ferry adding to the…
Erzincan Wetlands Host Hundreds of Migratory Birds
In Erzincan, Türkiye, the Ekşisu Marshes—declared a “wetland of national importance” 18 years ago—serve as a key stopover for nearly 300 bird species migrating between Africa and Asia. The marshes host cranes, storks, pelicans,…
Woman Narrowly Escapes Car Crash
In Isparta, Türkiye, a speeding car lost control and crashed into a shop on Mimar Sinan Street. Security footage showed a young woman on the sidewalk narrowly escaping being hit just seconds before impact.
No injuries were reported, though…
Reconstruction Transforms Kahramanmaraş After 2023 Quake
In Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, collapsed areas are being replaced with new housing projects. Drone footage shows major changes in Mufti Square, Trabzon Boulevard, Cyprus Square, and…