Konya
Fields of tulips in Central Anatolia
Tulip fields in the Central Anatolian province of Konya offer colorful scenery during the spring season. (DHA Photo)
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French bicyclist impressed with central Turkey
A French traveler who stopped in the central province of Konya en route to China, was impressed with the city's bicycle-friendly transportation network and facilities.
Alexis Bottemer, 25, from France started to pedal in July, with an eventual aim of reaching China by following the historical Silk Road route.
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Pınargözü Waterfall under blanket of snow
Located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya's Beyşehir district, the Pınargözü Waterfall enchants visitors with its winter scenery. (AA Photo)
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Climate change to affect productivity in Turkish agricultural sector: Expert
Climate change will adversely affect productivity in the agricultural sector in the short term, according to a Turkish expert.
A Turkish academic has drawn attention to the importance of the effects of climate change especially on the agricultural sector.
Number of sinkholes in central Turkey doubles in one year
The number of sinkholes has risen substantially in a year due to the excessive use of groundwater for irrigation purposes in the Konya Plain in the central Turkish province, which is known as the "grain silo" of Turkey due to its vast wheat fields.
Rumi commemorated on 747th anniversary of Şeb-i Arus
Mevlâna Jalaluddin Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din al-Rumi, a man of thought and a Sufi known all over the world for his teachings, has been commemorated on the 747th anniversary of his death.
Lake Suğla, a tranquil destination
Located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya's Seydişehir district, Lake Suğla, which is an important wetland site for birds, is catching the attention of visitors this winter season. (AA Photo)
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Roman-era mining galleries to open to tourism
The mining galleries belonging to the Roman era that were in operation until 40 years ago in Ladik, one of the historical settlements of the Central Anatolian province of Konya, draw attention with their structure resembling an underground city.
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Yerköprü Waterfall charms tourists with scenic views
Located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya's quite arid Hadım district, Yerköprü Waterfall, which offers an insatiable view to its visitors with its deep valley and green natural beauty, is waiting for its visitors with the onset of the normalization process.
American to be deported soon after ‘suspiciously’ releasing fish into lake
A U.S. citizen has been sent to the capital Ankara for deportation after "suspiciously" releasing fish into a dam lake without permission in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.
Chesterr Juall called a taxi on April 27 and told the driver that he wanted to go to Beyşehir Lake.
When the taxi arrived at Altınapa Dam Lake, Juall asked the driver to stop the vehicle.