7+ hour, 2+ min ago  (456+ words) A small flock of feather-footed chickens has become an unlikely attraction at one of Istanbul's busiest public transport hubs, where taxi minibus drivers have cared for the birds for nearly two years. Drivers operating on the Cevizliba-Taksim route have turned…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (484+ words) Rome's iconic Colosseum is currently hosting "Troy and Rome: Myths, Legends and Stories of the Ancient Mediterranean," a major exhibition showcasing over 200 ancient artifacts from T'rkiye that highlight the shared cultural roots of the ancient Mediterranean. The exhibition, organized through…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (289+ words) A young nature enthusiast in the northwestern province of Bolu is documenting wildlife using camera traps he has installed in forested areas. "brahim Can Y'k'lmaz, 20, works for the General Directorate of Forestry and is also engaged in farming. Inspired by…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (327+ words) The ESOG" Zoology Museum, operating under Eski'ehir Osmangazi University and recently granted "private museum" status by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, has reopened to visitors following a relocation and renovation process. Now housed in the School of Foreign Languages…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (173+ words) Eels bred in captivity will be sold in Japanese shops for the first time, in a move that could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish, officials said on May 20. Japan to sell eels bred in captivity in "world first…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (447+ words) Endangered caretta carettas have begun nesting and laying eggs on Kizilot Beach in the Manavgat district of T'rkiye's southern Antalya province. In field studies carried out by T'rkiye's Ecological Research Association (EKAD) and authorized by the General Directorate of Nature…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (396+ words) Migratory birds that are injured or exhausted during their journey are being treated at a Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Hatay before continuing their migration. Operated in cooperation with the Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate and Hatay Mustafa…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (443+ words) Turkish authorities have launched a pilot project to restore damaged coral ecosystems in the Marmara Sea, aiming to reverse biodiversity loss caused by climate change and human activity. Led by the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry, the initiative focuses…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (374+ words) A new legislative proposal in the Turkish parliament is set to allow the controlled hunting of non-protected wild animals in cases where they pose risks to human health, agriculture or the environment. Introduced as part of a broader agriculture and…...

3+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (352+ words) T'rkiye officially returned the "Angel statue" to the Fener Greek Patriarchate, marking a significant step in the country's ongoing efforts to protect its cultural heritage and combat the illicit trafficking of historical artifacts. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy…...