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Sun-dried tomato production in Malatya, Türkiye

In Malatya, Türkiye, workers salt tomatoes laid out to dry under the sun on September 28, 2026. The dried tomato production, launched to diversify agricultural output and add value to the local economy, is becoming increasingly widespread. Tomatoes grown in the Akcadag district are harvested in the early morning hours during the final days of summer, then washed, sliced and left to dry naturally under the sun before being shipped across Türkiye.

Turkish military teams begin mine clearance in Hakkari

Turkish Armed Forces teams have launched a mine and explosive clearance operation in rural Çukurca, Hakkari, close to the Iraqi border. On September 17, 2026, specialized units secured the area before systematically searching terrain cleared during counter-terrorism operations, identifying and neutralizing landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in place.

Overcast skies settle over Istanbul's Üsküdar district

Residents of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Türkiye, woke to grey, overcast weather on October 2, 2026, as cloud cover blanketed the district. The muted skies offered a cooler, calmer start to the day across the city's Asian side, with similar conditions expected to linger over the coming hours.

Archaeologists uncover 250-meter wall at ancient Blaundos ancient city in Türkiye's Uşak

Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly 250-meter-long wall at the ancient city of Blaundos in Uşak, Türkiye, revealing important architectural remains around the site’s North Temple. The discovery, documented on September 30, 2026, highlights the historical layers preserved at the ancient settlement. The discovery, which includes architectural remains from the Hellenistic period, is shedding new light on the layout and development of one of western Türkiye’s notable archaeological sites.

TEKNOFEST Southeast opens in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa

TEKNOFEST Southeast, billed as the world's largest aviation, space and technology festival, welcomed visitors at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport on September 30, 2026, marking its 15th edition and extending the event's reach across Türkiye.

Türkiye joins fishing tournament near Russia nuclear plant

Anglers from 12 countries, including Türkiye, gathered on Lake Udomlya in Russia for an international fishing tournament organized by Rosatom. Held beside the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant, the event highlights environmental monitoring and ecosystem conditions around nuclear facilities while bringing together participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and Türkiye. Anglers from Türkiye and 11 other countries took part in the fourth International Fishing Tournament on Lake Udomlya, next to Russia’s Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant in the city of Udomlya, on Sept. 29, 2026.

Turkish Navy marks 488th Preveze Victory in Istanbul

Turkish Naval Forces have celebrated the 488th anniversary of the Preveze Naval Victory and Naval Forces Day with a 15-vessel parade through the Bosporus in Istanbul, alongside port visits by nine warships at nine coastal destinations.

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.

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