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Türkiye’s Cultural Heritage Highlighted on Galata Tower
To mark UNESCO's International Day Against Smuggling of Cultural Assets, Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism projected images of recovered cultural heritage onto the iconic Galata Tower in Istanbul. Using mapping…
Kaz Mountains’ Autumn Colors Captured in Mesmerizing Drone Footage
The Kaz Mountains, nestled between Türkiye's Balıkesir and Çanakkale provinces, display breathtaking autumn hues in a misty landscape. As fog rolls over hornbeam, oak, chestnut, and evergreen redwoods, the mix of yellow,…
Fog Blankets Istanbul, Forming Stunning Views
A dense morning fog enveloped Istanbul, shrouding the July 15 Martyrs Bridge and ships navigating the Istanbul strait in a picturesque scene. Visibility in the Bosphorus was notably reduced, while the higher parts of the…
Historic Erzurum Congress Building Draws Hundreds
The Erzurum Congress Building, famed for hosting the pivotal 1919 congress in Türkiye’s National Struggle, continues to attract hundreds of visitors each day. The congress, remembered for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's words,…
Enchanting View Forms in Harami Plateau as Autumn Arrives
Harami Plateau in the Almus district of Tokat, Türkiye, has become an area resembling paintings with all the shades of yellow and green following the arrival of autumn.
“This is truly a magnificent place. I have visited many districts of…
Turkish Defense Ministry Reports 48 Terrorists Neutralized in Weekly Operations
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that 48 terrorists were neutralized in operations over the past week, including actions in northern Iraq and Syria. Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk confirmed ongoing cross-border and domestic…
Forest Fire Starts on Ahır Mountain in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
A forest fire broke out on Ahır Mountain, close to the city center in Kahramanmaraş province, Türkiye. Upon notification, teams from the regional forestry directorate were dispatched to the area. The teams began working from both land and…
Türkiye Seizes Picasso Painting and Ancient Coins
In Bayburt, Turkish gendarmerie seized numerous historical artifacts, including a painting believed to be by Pablo Picasso, valued at 6 million euros. The Bayburt Chief Public Prosecutor's Office led an investigation into illegal…
Turkish Fishermen Rescue Roe Deer from Drowning in Black Sea
Several fishermen rescued a roe deer that fell into the sea and was swept away by the current in the Hopa district of Artvin province in Türkiye. The tired animal was released back into its natural habitat.
"We were sitting on the beach…
Massive Oil Platform Transits Istanbul’s Strait En Route to Romania
The towering "Transocean Barents" oil platform, measuring 60 meters high and 120 meters long, passed through Istanbul’s strait on its journey from Spain to Romania. Bosphorus ship traffic was halted for the platform’s…