Turkic world tourism congress opens in Ankara on September 25

Ankara is hosting the 8th International Turkic World Tourism Congress, bringing together institutions from Türkiye and the wider Turkic world. The event, held with the participation of the Organization of Turkic States and Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, highlights cooperation in tourism and cultural exchange at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University on September 25, 2026.

Beekeepers harvest wild honey from tree hollows on Mount Arnos in Van

Two beekeepers in eastern Türkiye have harvested wild honey produced by bees that escaped from managed hives and settled inside tree hollows on the slopes of Mount Arnos in Van province. Vahap Semo and Erkan Sevinc collected the honey on September 15, 2026, in the Catak district, after trekking for kilometers across difficult terrain to reach the remote site at an altitude of 3,547 meters.

Samarkand’s Imam Bukhari shrine reopens after restoration

The Imam Bukhari Complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, draws domestic and foreign visitors as a leading faith tourism destination. Renovated with traditional Islamic ornamental details and Uzbek handicrafts, the shrine housing the tomb of the renowned Islamic scholar Imam Bukhari stands as a symbol of the region’s rich cultural and religious heritage.

Türkiye's Sivrihisar Airshow dazzles skies over Eskişehir

The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, Turkish Stars, took to the skies over Sivrihisar Aviation Center in Eskişehir, Türkiye, on September 19, 2026, for the 11th Sivrihisar Airshow. The two-day event gathered civilian and military pilots, vintage aircraft replicas, and thousands of aviation enthusiasts.

Sunset paints Istanbul skyline behind Grand Camlica Mosque

A glowing sunset settled over Istanbul, framing the Grand Camlica Mosque in the foreground as evening light spread across Türkiye's largest city. The scene highlighted the capital of culture and commerce at dusk, with the mosque's silhouette standing out against the fading sky.

Overcast skies blanket Istanbul as autumn chill sets in

Residents across Istanbul woke to a thick layer of clouds, with the Umraniye district offering a clear vantage point of the grey canopy stretching over Türkiye's largest city. The overcast conditions mark a shift toward cooler autumn weather across the region.

Vienna's 274-year-old Schonbrunn Zoo showcases rare wildlife species

A rhinoceros has been photographed at Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria, on July 09, 2026. Founded in 1752 by Holy Roman Emperor Franz I Stephan, the facility holds the title of the world's longest-running zoo, sheltering hundreds of species and running major conservation programs inside a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sunset over Kayalikoy Dam: Türkiye's Kirklareli basks in golden evening light

A golden sunset draped Türkiye's Kirklareli province on September 15, 2026, as evening light settled over Kayalikoy Dam. The tranquil scene highlighted the region's natural beauty and the calm rhythm of life in northwestern Türkiye, drawing attention to a landscape where water, sky and countryside meet at dusk.

In Türkiye's Antalya, a diver and a sea turtle forge a five-year bond

An aerial view of free diver Sercan Demirkaya paddling his yellow canoe near the Cayagzi Port entrance, accompanied by his long-time sea turtle companion "Mahmut" swimming closely off the coast of Demre district in Antalya, Turkiye on September 06, 2026. Demirkaya, who regularly paddles out on his canoe around Cayagzi Port to collect marine debris, has developed an unusual bond over five years with the turtle, which frequently approaches him and swims closely during his dives.

Autumn migration brings rich bird diversity to Bursa's Kocacay Delta

As the autumn migration season gets underway, the Kocacay Delta in Bursa, Türkiye, is seeing a marked rise in biodiversity. The wetland, one of the country's key ecosystems, serves as a vital stopover for numerous migratory bird species, offering abundant food sources and shelter. Little stints were observed at the delta on July 16, 2026.

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