Çemişgezek

Spanish hunters stir debate in Turkey’s east

A group of Spaniards reported to be in Turkey's eastern province of Tunceli to hunt mountain goats despite it being prohibited has caused discomfort and anger among locals, sparking a nationwide debate.

Activists and non-governmental organizations filed a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office in order to prevent visitors from hunting and leaving the city.

Waterfalls in picturesque Tunceli fascinate visitors

The snow-fed Ekirek Waterfalls, located in the Dipsiz Göl Valley in the Çemişgezek district of the eastern province of Tunceli, attracts the attention of nature enthusiasts and shutterbugs.

The falls, emerging out with their beauty after the melting of the snow in the Kırklar and Yılan Mountains, welcome visitors with fascinating views.

Children from impoverished rural regions succeed in Turkish high school entrance exam again

Children from impoverished rural regions in Turkey have once again succeeded in the national high school entrance exam despite living under difficult conditions compared to their peers in the country's west. 

A high number of students scored all of the questions correctly in the Transition from Primary to Secondary Education (TEOG) exam carried out on April 27 and 28.