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Traffic Eases in Istanbul as Residents Head to Holiday Destinations
With the start of the 9-day Eid holiday, a significant number of Istanbul residents opted to travel to vacation spots or their hometowns. This exodus was further fueled by the coinciding school break,…
Residents Gather at Earthquake Cemetery in Hatay in Ramadan
During the first day of Ramadan Feast in Hatay, citizens visited the earthquake cemetery, where nearly 25 thousand people were laid to rest after the devastating earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye. The cemetery, located in…
Istanbul’s Clear Skies: Uludağ Seen from Afa
In a significant development, Istanbul witnessed its lowest air pollution levels in two years, allowing clear visibility of Uludağ, a mountain in Bursa located about 100 kilometers away. Photographer Halil…
Turks Visit Martyrs’ Cemeteries Ahead of Eid
The Konya Martyrs' Cemetery witnessed a large gathering of families paying respects to martyrs, offering prayers, planting flowers, and tidying graves. Visitors expressed their somber feelings during the…
Erdogan’s Eid Message: Gaza Support & Economic Plans
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conveyed his Eid al-Fitr message, extending congratulations and emphasizing key national and international issues. He expressed solidarity with the Islamic world and pledged continued support until peace…
Eid Traffic: 19 Fatalities, 2,912 Injuries in Türkiye
During the first three days of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, Türkiye witnessed a total of 1,838 traffic accidents, resulting in 19 fatalities and 2,912 injuries. Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya highlighted ongoing…
Citizens Flocked to Historical Kemeraltı Bazaar to Shop for Eid al-Fitr
With the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, many citizens flocked to shopping points in Türkiye, one of them being the historical Kemeraltı Bazaar in Izmir. While some shoppers are looking for stylish clothes to wear during their holiday…
Potato Warehouse Collapsed in Türkiye, Killing At least 2
In Niğde, Türkiye, a newly built potato warehouse collapsed, resulting in the death of 2 workers and injuries to 4 others, 3 of them severely. The collapse took place in Çarıklı village, with the cause still…
Monkey On Run Spotted in Istanbul
Yesterday in Fatih's Balat neighborhood, Istanbul, a playful monkey surprised onlookers as it leaped from tree branches to pavement, briefly delighting citizens before scampering away in fear. Pedestrians were amazed to see the…
Bozcaada Expects Full Occupancy for Eid
Accommodation facilities in Bozcaada, a popular tourism spot in Çanakkale on the North Aegean Sea of Türkiye, are filling up fast ahead of the 9-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, reaching an 80% occupancy rate.…