Diyarbakır
Man posing as ‘holy person' sparks debate
An individual who introduces himself as a "holy person" in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır and allegedly makes around 1 million Turkish Liras daily, with an average of over 300 devotees visiting him on a single day, has set social media abuzz.
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Basketball player killed in tragic accident
Young basketball player Mihrace Yasemin Buğdaycı has lost her life after being brutally hit by a car while cycling in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır.
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Saplings from 766-year-old tree to be planted
Following the discovery of a 766-year-old chestnut tree in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır, the General Directorate of Forestry has initiated a tree planting project in which saplings from the seeds collected from the tree will be planted throughout the province.
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Quake survivor fathers receive gifts
On the occasion of Father's Day, several aid materials collected in a campaign in the eastern province of Diyarbakır have been presented to fathers in the earthquake zone.
Within the scope of the "Loyalty to Earthquake Survivor Fathers" campaign organized by the Ergani Municipality for Father's Day, various aid materials were collected with the contribution of the residents.
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People observe sky from ancient castle
As part of the "Scientists of the Future" project supported by the Australian Embassy in the capital Ankara, a sky observation event has been organized at the 3,000-year-old Zerzevan Castle in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır.
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Massive structures discovered under 3,000-year-old garrison
Massive structures under the Zerzevan Castle, a 3,000-year-old Roman garrison in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır, have come to light during the ongoing excavation works at the site.
Turkish experts receive medals from Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has awarded two Turkish experts with a medal of bravery, given only to soldiers, as they proved that the Turkish city of Diyarbakır hosts the tomb of the last ruler of the Khwarazmian Empire that ruled within today's Uzbek borders.
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Hevsel Gardens’ biodiversity to be documented
A group of 12 scientists from Dicle University are documenting the biodiversity of the southeastern province of Diyarbakır's Hevsel Gardens, registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
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Turkey Slammed for Mass Arrest of Kurdish Journalists, Politicians, Lawyers
Supporters of Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) at a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz), or Kurdish New Year, celebrations in Diyarbakir, Turkey, 21 March 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
Erdoğan calls for new constitution embracing all people
The Turkish president on April 14 called for the creation of a new constitution for the country that stands up for the public's hopes and dreams.