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Snowfall Covers Çamlıca Hill in Istanbul
Heavy snowfall affected Istanbul throughout the morning, quickly blanketing large parts of the city. In Çamlıca Hill, one of Istanbul’s highest points, snow covered roads, trees, and viewing areas, creating striking winter scenes.…
Snowfall Transforms Abant Lake in Türkiye
Abant Lake National Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, turned into a winter landscape after heavy snowfall covered the area in white. Aerial footage showed snow-covered forests, flowing streams, and ducks swimming on the lake,…
Elderly Craftsman Keeps Basket Weaving Alive in Türkiye
An 88-year-old man in the Gülyalı district of Ordu, northern Türkiye, continues basket weaving decades after learning the craft as a child using hazelnut branches. Haki Atasever said he once supported his family through basket…
Snow Turns Yaralıgöz Mountain Into Winter Scenery in Türkiye
Heavy snowfall created postcard-like views on Yaralıgöz Mountain in Kastamonu, northern Türkiye, where snow depth exceeded 1.5 meters at elevations of 1,250 meters. Drone footage showed snow-covered wooden houses and forests,…
Roe Deer Spotted Searching for Food in Snowy Kastamonu Türkiye
Two roe deer were filmed searching for food in a snow-covered forest in the Şenpazar district of Kastamonu, Türkiye, after heavy snowfall hit the region. The animals were spotted in the Kastamonu section of the Küre Mountains…
Türkiye Calls for Pressure on Israel Over Gaza Aid
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the international community must pressure Israel to allow sufficient food and shelter into Gaza, calling current aid levels inadequate. Speaking to Portugal’s RTP, Fidan said, “We cannot allow a…
Fog and Sunrise Highlight Selimiye Mosque in Türkiye
Morning fog covered the city center of Edirne in northwestern Türkiye, forming striking views around its historic landmarks. The minarets and dome of the Selimiye Mosque appeared through the mist as sunlight reflected off the structure,…
Snow Covers Taşlıoba Plateau in Türkiye’s Trabzon
Heavy snowfall blanketed the Taşlıoba Plateau in Akçaabat district of Trabzon, northern Türkiye, turning the area into a winter landscape. Snow-covered houses, roads, and forests were captured by drone, highlighting the plateau’s…
Snow Covers Abant Lake National Park in Türkiye
Abant Lake National Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, turned white after snowfall hit higher elevations. Snow reached up to 10 centimeters in parts of the park, covering pine forests and walking paths, creating winter scenery that…
Türkiye Strengthens Air Defense With ‘Steel’ Dome
The Turkish Armed Forces’ Land Forces Air Defense Command is playing a key role in Türkiye’s air defense with its domestically developed Steel Dome systems, including Hisar-A, Hisar-O, and Korkut.
Based in Konya, the command uses…