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American Woman Deported After Violent Rampage in Istanbul
An American woman, identified as Sydney Rei Huff (27), was detained in Istanbul’s Taksim area after assaulting her husband and attacking passersby and property during a chaotic incident on November 23.
Following an argument with her…
Hot Air Ballon Rides Resume After Snowfall in Türkiye’s Cappadocia
Hot air balloon rides, which could not be held for a week due to adverse weather conditions, started again today in the Cappadocia region of Türkiye. Approximately 3,000 local and foreign tourists witnessed a dazzling snowy landscape on the…
Uzungöl Lake in Türkiye Dazzles After Heavy Snowfall
Düzce University students, who visited important regions of the Black Sea, lastly visited Uzungöl in Trabzon, where the snow thickness reached 60 centimeters after the heavy snowfall the last weekend, photographing and capturing its…
2,600-Year-Old Sacred Phrygian Site Unearthed in Türkiye
A sacred room and stone from the Phrygian period, dating back 2,600 years, have been discovered at the Oluz Mound in Amasya, Türkiye. Excavation director Prof. Dr. Şevket Dönmez described the find as a first in Anatolian…
Last Iron Forgers in Kilis Struggle to Keep Craft Alive
Kemal Etçi, a 54-year-old blacksmith in Kilis, Türkiye, has been forging hot iron for 30 years, continuing the traditional craft he learned from his father. Despite his dedication, the art of iron forging is nearing extinction due…
Wild Boars Spotted Walking in Snow
Heavy snowfall in Tunceli, Türkiye, has disrupted both human life and wildlife. In Pülümür, where snow depths reached up to half a meter in higher areas, a herd of wild boars was spotted struggling through the snow.
Captured by…
SOLOTÜRK Thrills Gelibolu Liberation Anniversary
Türkiye's SOLOTÜRK captivated audiences with a breathtaking F-16 demonstration flight during the 102nd anniversary of Gelibolu's liberation from enemy occupation.
The event, held on the Kordon in Çanakkale, was attended by…
Ancient Roman Road in Ankara Nears Completion
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality has completed 90% of the restoration of the 2,000-year-old Ancient Roman Road in Ulus Historical City Center. Mayor Mansur Yavaş announced the progress, stating, "Two thousand years of history is…
BYD Factory Sparks “Chinatown” Excitement in Türkiye’s Manisa
Plans for a “Chinese Street,” not a full "Chinatown," near the upcoming BYD automotive factory in Manisa, Türkiye, have sparked excitement among locals. The project, expected to bring 2,500 Chinese workers to the area, aims to…
Tickets for Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express Sell Out
The highly popular Touristic Eastern Express, set to begin its 2024-2025 winter season on December 23, has seen its tickets, priced at 5,250 liras, sell out rapidly. The train will depart from Ankara and conclude its scenic…