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Truck Backlog at Türkiye-Georgia Border Blocks Traffic
Heavy truck congestion at Türkiye’s Sarp Border Gate with Georgia, the main route to the Caucasus and Central Asia, is causing significant delays. Trucks, waiting to cross into Georgia from Artvin, have lined the Black Sea…
Autumn Colors Dazzle at Istanbul’s Atatürk Arboretum
As autumn sets in, Atatürk Arboretum in Sarıyer has transformed into a vibrant landscape with shades of yellow, red, and green. Known as the "Living Tree Museum," the arboretum offers a stunning seasonal display,…
Ottoman-Era Fez Factory in Türkiye Awaits Revival
The historic Dinkhane factory in Başiskele, Kocaeli, established in 1832 to strengthen the durability of Ottoman fezzes, now stands in ruins. Originally set up under Sultan Mahmud II to process fezzes produced at Istanbul’s…
Turkish ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Eyes Guinness World Record
Elazığ's unique Coffee Cup Museum in Türkiye, boasting over 6,000 coffee cups, has attracted 300,000 visitors since opening on October 29, 2023. The museum, launched by the Elazığ Tourism, Culture, and Promotion Association on Türkiye’s…
Istanbul’s Ayios Nikolaos Church Viewed From Air
The Ayios Nikolaos Church in Istanbul’s Topkapı district, originally built in honor of St. Nicholas, was restored during Sultan Mahmud II's reign thanks to donations from the local Muslim community. Historian Zafer Bilgi…
Protected Wild Goats Sighted in Türkiye’s Tunceli
A flock of protected wild goats was spotted in the center of Çemişgezek district in Türkiye's Tunceli province, where they were seen grazing calmly before returning to the mountains. The population of these wild goats has…
Two Die in Overturned Bus in Istanbul
An intercity bus overturned following the driver losing control of the steering wheel in the Esenler district of Istanbul due to heavy rain, leaving 2 dead and 15 injured. After the accident, both drivers of the bus were taken into custody…
Barrier Almost Pierces Through City Bus in Istanbul
A public transport vehicle carrying passengers crashed into the barriers while approaching a bus stop in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, resulting in the barrier going into the bus for about 10 meters. No one was killed or injured in the…
Atatürk Commemorated at Istanbul Airport with Ceremony
A commemoration ceremony was held at Istanbul Airport to mark the 86th anniversary of the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic. The ceremony was attended by many airport personnel and passengers. The Turkish flag…
Moment of Silence Held for Atatürk in Türkiye
A moment of silence was observed on the streets of Türkiye at 09:05 to commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, on the 86th anniversary of his death.