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The world's fastest-spoken languages have been announced: Turkish's place on the list was surprising
New research examining the world's fastest-spoken languages has been released. Japanese tops the list with approximately 7.8 syllables per second, making it the fastest language in the world, while Turkish, with its unique agglutinative structure, occupies a remarkable position in the top 10. Here are the details...
27 April 2026
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Crescent moon rises over Istanbul’s Blue Mosque in stunning night view
A breathtaking crescent moon was seen rising behind the historic Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul on April 24, 2026. The iconic silhouette offered a striking visual of the Islamic symbol framing one of Türkiye’s most famous landmarks.
24 April 2026
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Lubbey Ghost Village in Izmir revived through heritage tourism
Once a thriving settlement in Ödemiş district, Lubbey village now stands largely deserted with only a handful of families remaining. This gallery explores the abandoned Ottoman-era stone houses and architectural treasures awaiting tourism transformation.
18 April 2026
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Spring snow blankets Karagöl Sahara National Park in Türkiye’s Artvin
A late-season snowfall has covered the Karagöl Sahara National Park in the Şavşat district of Artvin, northeastern Türkiye, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland on April 14, 2026. The unexpected spring snow offered a stunning contrast to the season.
16 April 2026
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The strongest in the last 140 years is coming: 'Super El Nino' is on its way, temperatures will peak! Here's the date...
As alarm bells ring in the global climate system, the latest data published by experts points to an unprecedented climate chaos awaiting the world and Türkiye. Record-breaking temperatures, coupled with drought and floods, are poised to engulf the globe. So, what exactly does the El Niño scenario, which experts describe as 'the strongest in the last 140 years,' encompass? When will those scorching days that will 'warm us to the bone' finally arrive? Here are the details.
14 April 2026
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Spring snowfall blankets Artvin highlands in eastern Türkiye
A late-season snowfall has covered the highlands of Artvin in northeastern Türkiye, offering a striking contrast to the arrival of April. The Atabari Ski Resort, a major tourist destination, was seen under a fresh white layer, attracting nature lovers and photographers.
12 April 2026
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Ancient walls that defied Alexander restored at Sillyon
The ancient city of Sillyon in Antalya’s Serik district, known as the “cradle of civilisations” with 7,000 years of continuous habitation, has seen its Hellenistic walls restored using original materials. The fortress famously repelled Alexander the Great, making it one of Anatolia’s most resilient defensive structures.
09 April 2026
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Cunda Island's colorful doors tell stories of a bygone era
The historic entrances lining narrow streets of Türkiye's Northern Aegean gem blend vibrant colors, ornate knockers and timeless craftsmanship.
25 March 2026
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Türkiye's hidden treasure: The labyrinth of Dalyan Canal revealed
Aerial drone footage has unveiled the stunning labyrinth-like reed beds of the Dalyan Canal in Muğla, one of the world’s rarest ecosystems. Stretching 10 kilometers, the waterway connects Köyceğiz Lake to İztuzu Beach, hosting over 180 bird species while naturally filtering water—a natural wonder drawing visitors to Türkiye’s southwestern coast.
23 March 2026
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Türkiye's 'Cradle of Civilizations' sees tourist boom at ancient Ani
The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in Kars attracts history lovers with its unique blend of Armenian, Georgian, Byzantine and Seljuk architecture.
19 March 2026
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Underwater treasures of Diyarbakır's Eğil district revealed by divers
Gendarmerie underwater search and rescue teams have captured striking images of nearly 2,400-year-old historical structures submerged in the Dicle Dam reservoir in Diyarbakır's Eğil district. The structures, including ancient rock tombs, a mosque, a madrasah, and tombs of prophets, have been preserved underwater since the dam's completion in 1997. Experts suggest the site holds significant potential for underwater archaeological research.
17 March 2026
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Has the third "cemre" arrived, and when will it arrive? The countdown to the final "cemre" of 2026, heralding the arrival of spring, has begun!
The question of when the first "cemre" (a traditional Turkish term for the first signs of spring) falls to the earth has become one of the most frequently searched topics with the arrival of March. According to the folk calendar, the cemre, which falls first to the air, then to the water, and finally to the earth, is considered a harbinger of nature's awakening and rising temperatures. The date of the third and final cemre is particularly closely followed by those seeking an answer to the question, "When is spring coming?" When will the cemre fall to the earth? What is the date of the final cemre falling, the harbinger of spring, on what day in March?
06 March 2026
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Revealed: The countries with the world's most extensive bunker networks
In a period of renewed global tensions, "secret bunkers" built by some countries meters underground, whose existence is often not officially confirmed, are attracting attention as the most strategic part of the survival plans of states and critical institutions in a potential nuclear or military crisis scenario.
03 March 2026
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'La ilaha illallah' illuminates Hagia Sophia's minarets in Ramadan mahya display
Aerial footage captures the centuries-old Ottoman tradition of mahya lights strung between the iconic mosque's minarets, spelling out the Islamic declaration of faith during the holy month.
27 February 2026
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Snow blankets Rize's Kaçkar Mountains, creating winter wonderland
Aerial footage captures the stunning transformation of high-altitude plateaus and mountain slopes after intermittent snowfall draped the region in white, offering breathtaking winter panoramas.
23 February 2026
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Buffaloes and horses get hot spring baths in frigid Bitlis winter
In eastern Türkiye's Bitlis province, livestock breeders tend to their animals with a unique winter tradition—bathing buffaloes and horses in steaming hot springs, transforming summer tourist spots into natural care centers.
18 February 2026
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Heavy rains flood sections of Konya-Antalya highway in southern Türkiye
Torrential downpours in Antalya province have caused flooding along critical stretches of the Konya-Antalya highway, submerging both roadways and adjacent agricultural lands. Aerial footage captured the extent of flooding in the Gembos Plain and Başlar Village area on February 16.
16 February 2026
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Giresun students build award-winning robots, grow mushrooms, harness solar energy
At Bulancak Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Giresun, students are mastering robotics, agriculture, and renewable energy. Their BATEM Robot Team has earned national competition titles, developed a patent-registered hazelnut processing machine, and now cultivates mushrooms while installing solar panels to power school facilities.
12 February 2026
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Dense fog blankets Mersin's highlands in breathtaking aerial view
A stunning aerial image captured the higher elevations of Mersin's Mut district engulfed in thick fog. The ethereal scene unfolded in the Haciahmetli neighborhood, situated at 1,200 meters along the foothills of the Taurus Mountains.
11 February 2026
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