Excavations unearth Hellenistic-era temple in western Turkey
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient temple dating back to the Hellenistic era in ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Thyateira in western Turkey's...
Turkey intensifies efforts to combat desertification
The loss of the fertile land in Turkey decreased by 72 million tons, the minister of agriculture and forestry said, but the world continues...
Tis the season for prepping the pantry and harvest fests
By the end of the summer, it is always a wise choice to prepare pantry products with fresh ingredients for colder times. Luckily, there...
Fishermen expect more anchovy, less bonito in upcoming season
The new fishing season in Turkey’s Black, Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean seas is set to cast off on Sept. 1, ending the annual ban...
Glaciers melting faster in southeast Turkey, sparking concerns
Glaciers as old as 20,000 years on Turkey's second highest peak have begun to melt faster, worrying environmentalists.
The Cilo-Sat Mountains are the eastern extension...
Ashura: Sweet, enduring touch of unity
Sunbul Efendi Dervish Lodge distributed ashura, a kind of traditional soup-like dessert made with cereals, to Istanbulites yesterday. By doing so, the lodge keeps...
Locals cherish endangered sea daffodil
The endangered sea daffodil in Turkey's southwestern province of Mugla is strictly forbidden to remove.
The fine of removing the endangered flora -- currently under...
Challenging plateau life for nomads intertwined with nature
As the weather heats up in the eastern and southeastern Anatolia regions, nomads heading to the highlands in Tunceli province are struggling with challenging...
Endangered vulture receives treatment in eastern Turkeys Kars
Turkish authorities took a small, wounded endangered vulture into treatment on last week.
Initial examinations by the General Directorate of Nature Protection and National Parks...
New sanctuary discovered at ancient city of Troy in western Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered a new sanctuary preceding the ancient city of Troy in Turkey's western Canakkale province, which is expected to shed light on...
