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Lenticular Cloud Covers Mount Süphan in Türkiye
A lenticular cloud obscured the summit of Mount Süphan, Türkiye’s third-highest peak at 4,058 meters, creating a stunning view. The cloud was photographed from the Tatvan coast, with Lake Van and a passing ferry adding to the…
Erzincan Wetlands Host Hundreds of Migratory Birds
In Erzincan, Türkiye, the Ekşisu Marshes—declared a “wetland of national importance” 18 years ago—serve as a key stopover for nearly 300 bird species migrating between Africa and Asia. The marshes host cranes, storks, pelicans,…
Woman Narrowly Escapes Car Crash
In Isparta, Türkiye, a speeding car lost control and crashed into a shop on Mimar Sinan Street. Security footage showed a young woman on the sidewalk narrowly escaping being hit just seconds before impact.
No injuries were reported, though…
Reconstruction Transforms Kahramanmaraş After 2023 Quake
In Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, collapsed areas are being replaced with new housing projects. Drone footage shows major changes in Mufti Square, Trabzon Boulevard, Cyprus Square, and…
Turkish Doctors Remove 287 Stones From Young Woman
In Türkiye, 21-year-old Fatma Nur Öztürk underwent surgery after severe abdominal pain revealed a rare condition. Doctors discovered and removed 287 stones, the largest measuring 2.5 centimeters, from her bladder and vaginal area.…
Crimson Sunset Over Lake Van Captivates Viewers
Lake Van in eastern Türkiye offered a stunning view as the evening sun turned the sky crimson, with shades of orange and red reflecting across its clear waters. Residents along the shore captured the postcard-like scenes on their…
Electric Vehicle World Tour Duo Arrives In Türkiye
Chilean Alan Wurman and Norwegian Eivind Gronning, traveling the world in a Tesla Cybertruck, arrived in Türkiye as part of their attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most countries visited by electric vehicle. Arnavutköy…
Tourists Hand-Feed Wild Bear In Türkiye
Hikers in Uludağ, a popular tourist area in Bursa, Türkiye, were filmed hand-feeding bread to a large bear despite official warnings. The group recorded the encounter on their phones as the animal approached.
Wildlife experts cautioned…
Turkish Airlines Launches Flights To Port Sudan
Turkish Airlines expanded its African network to 63 destinations with the launch of Port Sudan flights from Istanbul. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 737, was welcomed with a ceremony attended by Sudanese officials and citizens.…
Solotürk Stuns Audience At TEKNOFEST In Istanbul
TEKNOFEST, promoted as the world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, opened at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport with a dramatic flight display by Solotürk, the Turkish Air Force’s F-16 aerobatic team. Spectators cheered the…