Tunceli

Heavy snowfall cripples life in country

A messy mix of snow and rain wreaked havoc in parts of the country, as roads were closed to traffic in the province in the eastern and southeastern Anatolian region due to heavy snowfall and blizzards causing low visibility.

Transportation was severely disrupted in the provinces of Tunceli, Hakkari, Kars and Sivas, with some vehicles stranded on the roads.

Voter turnout declines in runoff

Türkiye's presidential runoff election witnessed a decline in voter turnout compared to the first round, marking a significant moment in the country's political history.

The initial round recorded a turnout rate of 86.98 percent, while the second round saw a slight drop to 83.87 percent after two weeks.

‘Alparslan‘ most popular name for boys, ‘Zeynep‘ for girls

The most popular name given to boys born in 2022 was "Alparslan," while "Zeynep" became the most preferred name for newborn girls, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has announced.

According to TÜİK'S 2022 children statistics, "Yusuf" and "Miraç" followed the most used name, "Alparslan."

More than 8,300 of newborn male babies were named "Alparslan" in 2022.

Afghan shepherds in Tunceli dream of home

In Turkish mountains so high the silver clouds almost touch the top of his head, the homesick Afghan shepherd prepares his baaing flock for a good shear.

The locals in the eastern province of Tunceli's Mercan Valley have been gradually replaced by Afghans, who fled here by foot and truck across Iran from the poverty and bloodshed back home.

Fazıl Say raises awareness about pollution in concert

Turkey's internationally acclaimed pianist Fazıl Say gave a free concert on the banks of Munzur River in the eastern province of Tunceli, formerly known as Dersim, to raise awareness about Munzur River and environmental pollution.

Thousands of people from various parts of Turkey viewed the concert, accompanied by mezzo-soprano Serenad Bağcan.

Labor Day marked across Turkey

International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has been marked by tens of thousands in rallies organized by labor unions, non-governmental organizations and political parties across Turkey.

The biggest crown gathered in Istanbul's Maltepe district to celebrate the day.

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