Geography of Turkey
Pen shell population on the rise in Marmara Sea
The population of a protected species called noble pen shell, or Pinna nobilis, has increased significantly in the Marmara Sea, contributing as a solution to the mucilage problem and its own existence.
The mucilage problem experienced in the Marmara Sea in 2021 threatened the existence of many organisms in the marine ecosystem, particularly the pen shell.
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2 mln people expected to take vacation on Eid-al Adha
With a whopping 585 thousand reservations made and a predicted holiday activity of 2 million people expected, the southern province of Antalya expects a historic spike in tourism during the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday.
Istanbul Modern welcomes its architect
Istanbul's museum of modern art, Istanbul Modern, moved on May 4 into a new building overlooking the Bosphorus Strait, designed by Renzo Piano, the Italian-born architect of London's Shard skyscraper and the Pompidou Center in Paris.
Established in 2004, the Istanbul Modern in 2018 moved out of a rustic building that once served as a customs warehouse.
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Charred forest cover of Marmaris rejuvenating itself
Around 4,392 hectares of forest cover that was reduced to ashes following massive wildfires in the southwestern province of Muğla's Marmaris district last year is now turning green again with the help of an experimental method in which burned trees were not cut down but left to the natural cycle of the ecosystem.
American woman realizes childhood dream in Ordu
A 46-year-old American woman who moved to the northern province of Ordu following a trip to the Black Sea region nine years ago has expressed how she not only adapted to the Turkish culture but also realized her dream of learning the art of glass thanks to the municipality's vocational courses.
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Dumpsters to be placed underground in Beşiktaş
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Municipality has announced that it has initiated necessary efforts to place dumpsters underground in order to prevent environmental and visual pollution.
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Attack on Reporter Who Investigated Turkish Mayor Condemned
A protester outside the Turkish embassy in Berlin, Germany, May 2017. Photo: EPA/CLEMENS BILAN
On June 17, Aygul, who is also the chairperson of the Bitlis Association of Journalists, wrote on Twitter that security guards employed by the mayor of the eastern Turkish city of Tatvan, Mehmet Emin Geylani, physically assaulted him in the street.
Türkiye needs to invest more in marinas to boost capacity
Türkiye needs to invest more in building additional marinas along its coasts as insufficient capacity leads to a spike in the cost of mooring boats, according to the representatives from the industry.
The total capacity of around 25 to 30 marinas in Türkiye is around 6,500 berths, said Murat Bekiroğlu, the president of the Yacht and Boat Industry Association (YATED).
Historical school in Büyükada opens its doors after renovation
Following a two-year restoration work in line with its original texture, a historical school building called Taş Mektep (Stone School) in Istanbul's Princes' Islands has opened its doors to visitors 45 years after being abandoned.
Journalist beaten in eastern city, two arrested
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the assault on journalist Sinan Aygül in the eastern Bitlis province's Tatvan district.
Yücel Baysali, an employee of Tatvan Municipality, and police officer Engin Kaplan were detained and subsequently taken into custody.
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