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Rising Waters Bring Relief to Istanbul Dams
Recent rainfall across Istanbul has significantly boosted the city's vital water reserves, creating a stunning visual display at the Ömerli Dam. Drone footage captured breathtaking views of the dam basin, where the rising blue…
Türkiye’s Izmir Landmarks Join European Heritage Route
Three historical landmarks in Izmir, Türkiye, have been officially added to the European Industrial Heritage Route, marking a significant milestone for the city's cultural tourism. The Historical Gas Factory, the Historic…
Late Snow Extends Season at Türkiye’s Palandöken
While much of Türkiye is embracing the arrival of spring, the 3,200-meter peaks of Palandöken Mountain remain stubbornly blanketed in deep snow. Thanks to recent heavy storms and an impressive base depth of 170 centimeters,…
Eastern Türkiye Island Blooms
Akdamar Island, situated in Lake Van in eastern Türkiye, has transformed into a vibrant spring landscape as its famous almond trees burst into pink and white blossoms. The seasonal awakening, especially striking around the…
Formula 1 Returns to Istanbul
The Formula 1 World Championship will officially return to Istanbul, Türkiye, under a new five-year agreement starting in the 2027 season. Istanbul Park, a celebrated circuit that previously hosted nine grand prix events, will…
April Snow Covers Storks in Türkiye
Unseasonal April snowfall has blanketed a resilient family of storks in the Başçiftlik district of Tokat province, Türkiye. These iconic birds, traditionally celebrated as the harbingers of spring, had just recently returned to…
Türkiye’s Baykar Tests New Swarm Drones
Turkish defense company Baykar successfully demonstrated its new K2 kamikaze UAV and "Sivrisinek" loitering munitions at the Keşan test center in Türkiye. During the advanced flight tests, the drones showcased next-generation combat…
Türkiye Celebrates Children’s Day
In Ankara, Türkiye, state officials led by Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş attended a ceremony at Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, to mark the 106th anniversary of the parliament's opening and National…
First a Turkish mayor of Kiel has been sworn in and taken office
A historic day unfolded in Kiel, the capital of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Dr. Samet Yılmaz, elected mayor in the December 7th elections, was sworn in at a ceremony held in the city hall. Yılmaz, the first immigrant mayor in…
One Injured in Türkiye Train Crash
A dramatic collision between a car and a train in the Kayapınar district of Diyarbakır, Türkiye, has left one person injured. Security camera footage captured the moment a speeding vehicle ignored a crossing official's warnings and crashed…