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Summer-Like December Weather Draws Crowds to Antalya Beaches
Antalya in southern Türkiye saw summer-like conditions in December as temperatures rose from 8°C at night to 24°C during the day. While much of the country faced cold and rainy weather, locals and visitors flocked to the beaches.
At…
Autumn Colors of Türkiye’s Batman Captured by Drone
Drone footage from Sason in Batman, Türkiye, showcased the district’s striking autumn scenery, with misty valleys, mountain slopes, and scattered hillside homes creating postcard-like views.
Forests painted in yellow, orange, and…
Türkiye’s Konya Draws Thousands For Rumi’s Death Commemoration
Tourists visiting Konya, Türkiye, for the 752nd Şeb-i Arus, the annual commemoration of the death of the 13th-century Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Muḥammad Rumi, also flocked to major Selçuklu attractions.
Nearly 10,000 visitors toured…
Fog Shrouds Historic Landmarks in Türkiye’s Diyarbakır
Dense morning fog covered the ancient city of Diyarbakır, Türkiye, obscuring iconic sites such as the Ulu Mosque, İçkale Museum, Süleyman Mosque, and the Four-Legged Minaret.
Residents captured the striking scenes on their phones as the…
Antique Dealer in Türkiye Displays 5,000 Doll Heads
In Izmit, Türkiye, an antique shop owner is exhibiting a striking collection of 5,000 doll heads purchased from an elderly collector in Kütahya. The late collector spent nearly 50 years gathering discarded doll parts and storing…
Autumn Colors Shine in Türkiye’s Düzce
Düzce in northwestern Türkiye is displaying vibrant autumn colors, captured from the air as the season nears its end. Forested areas at higher elevations have turned shades of yellow, red, and brown, creating striking landscapes.…
Türkiye’s Fidan Attends OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting in Austria
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan took part in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the OSCE in Vienna, Austria. He was welcomed by Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, the OSCE Chair-in-Office, before joining the session and delivering…
Attacked Tanker MIDVOLGA-2 Awaits Inspection Off Türkiye’s Sinop
The MIDVOLGA-2 tanker, attacked 80 miles offshore while sailing from Russia to Georgia, is now anchored off Sinop in Türkiye. Escorted into Turkish waters by Coast Guard teams, the ship is awaiting expert inspectors to determine whether it…
Russian Tanker “Arlan” Passes Through Istanbul Strait After Novorossiysk Attack
The Arlan tanker, hit by Ukrainian missiles and drones in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on November 14, has passed through the Bosphorus. Aerial footage showed heavy shrapnel damage on its deck.
The attack temporarily halted…
Eastern Express Tickets Sell Out Ahead of Winter Season in Türkiye
The Touristic Eastern Express, running between Ankara and Kars, begins its 2025–2026 winter season on December 22—and tickets sold out weeks in advance. The 32-hour journey, a major attraction in Türkiye’s winter tourism boom,…