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Landslide Disrupts Highway in Northern Türkiye
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on the Artvin-Ardahan highway in Türkiye, causing large rocks to block the road at the 19th kilometer. Traffic was halted temporarily as highway teams worked to clear the debris.
With…
€3.6M in Counterfeit Euros Seized in Istanbul
Istanbul police seized €3.6 million in counterfeit Euros during raids in the Fatih and Zeytinburnu districts. Acting on intelligence about fake currency production, police uncovered 3,000 counterfeit 100-Euro banknotes without watermarks,…
Sumela Monastery Dazzles in Winter
Sumela Monastery, located in Maçka district of Trabzon, Türkiye and one of the most important tourism centers of the Black Sea region, was covered in white after the heavy snowfall in the region, amazed local and foreign tourists.
“I…
Ski Season Starts at Palandöken Ski Resort in Türkiye
The ski season started earlier than expected at Palandöken Ski Resort, which has 56 tracks that appeal to skiers with all levels of experience, in Erzurum, Türkiye, thanks to the snowfall that continued for 3 days. The resort, which also…
Gallipoli Castle Wins International Heritage Award
Seddülbahir Castle, a 17th-century fortress on Türkiye's Gallipoli Peninsula, has won the "Heritage Project" award in the Architecture Category at the prestigious Dezeen Awards. The castle, built by Hatice Turhan Sultan…
Türkiye’s Heart-Shaped Ulugöl Lake Covered in White
Snow reaching a thickness of 70 centimeters covered the heart-shaped Ulugöl lake and its surroundings in Ordu province, which stands out with its natural beauty in Türkiye, in white, creating a fascinating view.
“The fascinating view…
Pollution Threatens Flamingos in Türkiye’s Muğla
Foam and pollution along the shores of Tuzla Wetland in Muğla's Milas district in Türkiye are endangering the habitat of flamingos and 118 bird species. Spanning 380 hectares, this crucial bird stopover point is now affected by white foam…
“Brown Bear and Cubs Spotted in Snowy Yalova Forest
A brown bear and her three cubs were spotted on a forest road in Termal district, Yalova. Citizens driving in the Çanakpınar area recorded the bears running across the snowy terrain, an unusual sight as brown bears typically begin…
American Woman Deported After Violent Rampage in Istanbul
An American woman, identified as Sydney Rei Huff (27), was detained in Istanbul’s Taksim area after assaulting her husband and attacking passersby and property during a chaotic incident on November 23.
Following an argument with her…
Hot Air Ballon Rides Resume After Snowfall in Türkiye’s Cappadocia
Hot air balloon rides, which could not be held for a week due to adverse weather conditions, started again today in the Cappadocia region of Türkiye. Approximately 3,000 local and foreign tourists witnessed a dazzling snowy landscape on the…