Elazığ
New touristic eastern trains set for departure in April
As the beloved Touristic Eastern Express continues to captivate travelers and culture enthusiasts, anticipation builds for two exciting alternative routes to Türkiye's southeast set to debut in April, offering immersive experiences to explore more of the country's rich landscapes.
Four workers rescued after collapse in Elazığ mine
Search teams rescued four trapped workers after a collapse in a chromite mine in the eastern province of Elazığ, local media has reported.
The cave-in occurred around 10 a.m. on Feb. 26 in a privately owned chromite mine in Elazığ's Palu district for reasons yet to be determined, resulting in the entrapment of four workers.
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Ancient water cistern in Harput Castle to be promoted
The 2,500-year-old water cistern unveiled during the excavations in the Harput Castle in the eastern province of Elazığ, will be brought to tourism.
The excavation works carried out under the leadership of Prof. Dr. İsmail Aytaç, a faculty member at Fırat University, in the Harput Castle have been continuing for 10 years.
Torrential rains, storms expected across country
Torrential rains are expected across the country for three days, especially in the eastern provinces, while the southern provinces affected by the devastating Feb. 6 earthquakes will also witness strong precipitation and dust transport, according to the latest weather report of the Turkish State Meteorological Service.
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French couple to travel the world on bikes, pass by eastern Türkiye
A French couple who decided to set off on a world tour by bicycle started from the eastern province of Van in Türkiye and are currently passing by Elazığ.
Undertaking an interesting task, 37-year-old Thomas Jourdain and 33-year-old Marion Belloteau set out on a world tour by bicycle. Aiming to cycle to France, the couple started their journey from Van.
River feeding Keban Dam turns into small stream
Murat River, which feeds the Keban Dam Basin, one of the most important dams meeting the country's water needs, has almost turned into a small stream as the water has receded for meters due to drought.
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Keban Dam Lake astonishes canoe lovers
Located in the eastern Tunceli province's Pertek district, the Keban Dam Lake has become the favorite destination of canoe lovers. (AA Photo)
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Medical student studies at library he once worked as laborer
A medical student is now studying in the very same university's library where he once worked as a construction worker in 2017 in the eastern province of Elazığ.
"I have gained success after real hard work. I am happy, and this is a fantastic feeling," 23-year-old Hasan Coşkun told the Demirören News Agency.
Urartu-era open-air temple discovered in eastern Turkey
An open-air temple area that is 2,800 years old, dating back to the Urartu period, has been discovered in the historical Harput Castle in the eastern province of Elazığ.
Margarine cans sent by US during Cold War found in eastern Turkey
Canned margarine chests, believed to have been sent by the U.S. nearly 50 years ago as part of the Marshall Aid, have been found in the roof of a school that was heavily damaged by a recent earthquake in the eastern province of Elazığ.