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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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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning 'Godfather' star, dies at 95
The veteran actor, known for his quietly powerful performances in film classics spanning six decades, passed away peacefully at his home, his wife announced Monday.
17 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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Egypt uncovers 10,000-year-old 'open museum' of rock art in South Sinai
Archaeologists have discovered a major prehistoric site on the Umm Irak Plateau featuring rock carvings spanning more than 10 millennia. The find offers rare evidence of continuous human presence in Sinai from the Neolithic period through the Islamic era.
13 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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Palestinian oud trio Le Trio Joubran to perform across Türkiye during Ramadan
Renowned Palestinian musical ensemble Le Trio Joubran will tour four Turkish cities during Ramadan, bringing their unique blend of traditional oud and contemporary composition to audiences in Adana, Gaziantep, Ankara, and Konya. Their performances explore themes of heritage, resistance, and hope.
11 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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Expert warns Türkiye faces worst drought in 50 years, a 'new normal'
A leading climate scientist warns that Türkiye is experiencing one of its most severe droughts in half a century, with conditions becoming chronic. Data shows 70% of the country in severe drought, causing critical water shortages, agricultural collapse in key regions, and signaling a long-term climate shift.
09 February 2026
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Historic Ottoman-era theater in Libya reopens after TIKA restoration
A historic theater in Libya's capital, originally commissioned by an Ottoman sultan, has reopened its doors following a comprehensive restoration by Türkiye's state aid agency. The building in Tripoli's old city will now serve as the Libya National Children's Theater.
09 February 2026
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Türkiye to showcase 12,000-year-old Göbeklitepe artifacts in Berlin
An exhibition featuring 89 artifacts and replicas from Türkiye's ancient sites of Göbeklitepe and Taş Tepeler will open in Berlin, narrating humanity's transition to settled life 12,000 years ago. The display, including many pieces shown abroad for the first time, is a major cultural diplomacy initiative highlighting Türkiye's Neolithic heritage.
07 February 2026
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Spain’s Andalusia region evacuates 7,500 as flooding worsens, new storm approaches
About 7,500 people have been evacuated across Spain’s Andalusia region due to severe flooding caused by relentless rainfall, with authorities warning of further danger as another storm system approaches this weekend.
06 February 2026
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Dense fog halts all vessel traffic through Türkiye's Çanakkale Strait
Severe fog has forced the closure of the Çanakkale Strait (Dardanelles) to all transit ship traffic in both directions. Maritime authorities suspended crossings due to critically low visibility, with vessels instructed to anchor and await improved conditions.
06 February 2026
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AI system maps iceberg family trees to fill climate research gap
British scientists have developed a pioneering artificial intelligence system that automatically tracks and catalogues icebergs from birth through fragmentation. The tool, which creates detailed lineage charts of iceberg "parents" and "children," aims to address a significant blind spot in understanding their impact on ocean currents and climate models.
06 February 2026
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Ancient equestrian sport of jereed draws tourism to eastern Türkiye
The traditional Central Asian horseback sport of jereed, practiced for centuries from Anatolia to the steppes, is becoming a key tourism attraction in the snowy landscapes of Kars, eastern Türkiye. Men of all ages compete in this historically martial game, now a cultural spectacle that preserves heritage and draws visitors.
05 February 2026
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Aid cuts could cause over 22 million preventable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children, study warns
Reductions in international health aid could lead to more than 22 million preventable deaths by 2030—5.4 million of them children under five—according to new modeling published in The Lancet Global Health. Researchers warn recent donor cuts could reverse decades of progress against infectious diseases.
03 February 2026
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Snow blankets the scenic landscapes of Türkiye's Gölcük Nature Park
Fresh snowfall has transformed Gölcük Nature Park in Bolu into a picturesque winter landscape, showcasing Türkiye's natural beauty. The serene park, known for its lake and dense forests, offers stunning views under a blanket of snow, attracting visitors and photographers.
03 February 2026
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First comprehensive archive maps Antarctica's hidden subglacial volcanoes
An international research team has compiled the first detailed archive of Antarctica's 207 known subglacial volcanoes. This breakthrough catalogue, developed using computer vision and integrated datasets, provides crucial data for understanding how these hidden geological features impact ice sheet stability and melting.
03 February 2026
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Ice invades Long Island: Great South Bay frozen solid in historic freeze
The Great South Bay on Long Island, New York, has been transformed into a vast, frozen plain following a historic and deadly cold snap intensified by a passing bomb cyclone. The freeze, which has shattered temperature records and claimed lives across New York City, evokes memories of winters so severe that residents could once drive across the bay's ice to Fire Island
02 February 2026
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Australia begins aerial cull of 600 feral camels amid drought
Australian authorities have carried out an aerial cull of approximately 600 feral camels in central Australia this week. The operation was initiated to protect remote Indigenous communities and infrastructure after large herds, driven by severe dry conditions, encroached on settlements in search of water.
01 February 2026
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