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Boats In Türkiye Sail For Gaza Solidarity
Boats decorated with Turkish and Palestinian flags toured the strait in Çanakkale to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attacked by Israel while carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The event, organized by the…
Gibbous Moon Shines Over Türkiye’s Bitlis
The Gibbous Moon was clearly observed in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, glowing brighter as it rose into the night sky. The spectacle drew photographers and sky enthusiasts, who captured striking images as the Moon appeared through…
Magnitude 5 Quake Shakes Türkiye’s Marmara Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara off Tekirdağ at a depth of 18 kilometers, AFAD reported. The quake, felt in Istanbul, Bursa, Balıkesir, and nearby provinces, sent residents rushing outdoors.
The Istanbul Governor’s…
Orient Express Arrives In Istanbul
The historic Venice Simplon Orient Express, famed as the setting of Agatha Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express,” arrived at Istanbul’s Bakırköy Station for its second trip of the year.
Departing from Paris and passing…
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…