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The Seviller Plateau, located near Bolu province's Gerede district, draws attention with its natural beauty (AA Photo)

A group of stranded kittens was rescued on May 3 from a rooftop in Turkey using an unconventional method of playing recorded cat sounds on a mobile phone to lure the kittens to come out.

The incident took place in Tabaklar in the northwestern province of Bolu when bystanders realized that three kittens were trapped on a rooftop and called local firefighters for help.

A group of stranded kittens was rescued on May 3 from a rooftop in Turkey through an unorthodox method: Using recorded cat sounds on a cellphone to lure them out.

The incident took place in Tabaklar in the northwestern Bolu province when bystanders realized three kittens were trapped on a rooftop and could not get down, so they called local firefighters for help.

Home to 264 bird species, the Yeniçağa Bird Sanctuary in the northwestern province of Bolu's Yeniçağa district hosts many photographers and bird watchers every year during migration season.

A 113-year-old historic building located on Istanbul's historical peninsula and that stands out with its distinct architectural structure has been bought by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

A 2,000-year-old painted female head statue, which has been on display at the Bolu Museum in the northwestern province of Bolu for 50 years, has been determined to be the Greek goddess Artemis.

Solaklar Rock Houses, built by Phrygians 3,200 years ago in the northwestern province of Bolu's Seben district and survived to this day, offer visitors a journey to the past away from the crowd during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Snow depth in Turkey remained lower this winter season than past years, data from the General Directorate of Meteorology showed on Feb. 2. 

According to records accessed by Anadolu Agency, snow depth in Turkey was usually found to be around the average human height, which is 180 centimeters (5 feet 9 inches) for men and 160 centimeters (5 feet 2 inches) for women.

A new plant belonging to the Iridaceae family has been discovered in northwestern Turkey.

A report on the plant, published in the journal Phytotaxa, said its scientific name is Gladiolus Aladagensis, named after Aladağlar, a mountainous and isolated region in the province of Bolu, where it was discovered.

Demand for swords and knives in the antiques sector has increased thanks to the popular Ottoman TV series, according to antique collector Ercan Eroğlu.

"Real antiques have come to light. The market is very active now," he added.