Geography of Turkey
Foreign tourist arrivals in Antalya tops 4 million
More than 4 million foreign tourists arrived in Antalya by air between Jan. 1 and June 10, pointing to a 37 percent increase from the same period of 2022.
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Treasure hunters loot evacuated site in Kayseri
Başköy neighborhood, a disaster area evacuated in 2011 in the Yeşilhisar district of Kayseri, has fallen victim to treasure hunters as 21 churches and 14 historic houses have been destroyed by individuals illegally excavating and looting valuable artifacts despite the protective measures put in place.
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Nature lovers flock to ‘sunken minaret’
Sports and nature lovers have discovered a hidden gem in the northern province of Samsun's Bafra district, where the "sunken minaret" stands as the sole structure remaining above water after the construction of the Derbent Dam.
This unique attraction has become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, who find joy in activities such as canoeing in the picturesque surroundings.
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Italy special forces board Turkish vessel after alert over unidentified passengers
A Turkish cargo vessel that Italian special forces boarded after the crew detected a group of unidentified people on board is now sitting off the southern city of Naples, website MarineTraffic showed, while police continue to investigate the situation.
"Everything ended well," Italian minister Guido Crosetto wrote on Twitter.
26 wounded in tram collision in northern city
At least 26 people have been injured, with one severely hit, in a collision between two trams in Türkiye's northern province of Samsun, local media has reported.
The incident occurred early on June 9 as two trams from the Samsun Light Rail System (SAMULAŞ) collided near the Piazza stop.
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Casualties rise to 3 in flood disasters
The lifeless body of the remaining missing person in the flood caused by the torrential rains in the northern province of Amasya has been found, and the total number of people who have died in the disastrous floods hitting several provinces has reached three.
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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.
Senior officials dismissed over controversial evacuation decision
Three senior officials from Tekirdağ Municipality have been dismissed of their duties as a result of an investigation regarding the municipality's decision to terminate accommodation services for 550 earthquake survivors housed in local hotels.
Volunteers join forces to clean waste around Maiden’s Tower
In commemoration of World Environment Day on June 5, volunteers and divers have come together for the "Clean Environment, Clean Üsküdar" event held at the Istanbul district's Salacak beach aiming to tackle the issue of waste accumulated around the Maiden's Tower.
Istanbul preparing for Champions League Final
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has organized a series of events to enhance the promotion of Istanbul internationally prior to the upcoming Champions League final match scheduled for June 10.
The final will be held at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
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