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Snow fest draws thousands of visitors to Turkey’s northeast

A snow festival in Turkey's northeast was attended by thousands of visitors and locals who had a chance to compete with each other with authentic wooden sleds.

The traditional Geçitli Snow Festival, which was held for the sixth time this year in Turkey's Black Sea province of Artvin's Ardanuç, attracted many visitors, mostly from the surrounding settlements.

Sleigh rides on frozen lake attract visitors

Tourists can ride on sleighs on Turkey's frozen Lake Çıldır up until April.

Located in the northeast on the border between Ardahan and Kars provinces, the second-largest lake in eastern Anatolia becomes ice-covered as temperatures fall below zero.

When its thickness reaches around 40 centimeters (16 inches), fishing enthusiasts break the ice and catch fish like Eskimos.

British tourist dies during inflatable sofa ride in Cephalonia

A 56-year-old British tourist has died during an inflatable sofa ride on the Ionian island of Cephalonia, coast guard officials said Wednesday.

Initial reports suggest the 56-year-old died of a heart attack.

Two more passengers on the craft, also holidaymakers from Britain, were said to be in good health.