Author: Daily Sabah With DHA
Once hailed as the Süper Lig’s second-best defense, Beşiktaş’s backline has collapsed in dramatic fashion – and so have their hopes for a strong finish. The Black Eagles have stumbled badly down the stretch, losing three of their last five matches and conceding seven goals in that stretch. Their latest 1-0 defeat to Başakşehir didn’t just add to their misery – it put their grip on third place at serious risk. They failed to capitalize on a slip-up by third-place Samsunspor and are now only one point clear of a resurgent Eyüpspor. Beşiktaş’s collapse isn’t just about results – it’s…
Once hailed as the Süper Lig’s second-best defense, Beşiktaş’s backline has collapsed in dramatic fashion – and so have their hopes for a strong finish. The Black Eagles have stumbled badly down the stretch, losing three of their last five matches and conceding seven goals in that stretch. Their latest 1-0 defeat to Başakşehir didn’t just add to their misery – it put their grip on third place at serious risk. They failed to capitalize on a slip-up by third-place Samsunspor and are now only one point clear of a resurgent Eyüpspor. Beşiktaş’s collapse isn’t just about results – it’s…
The restoration of a 26.5-meter-tall (86.94-foot-tall), 2,000-year-old lighthouse commissioned by Roman Emperor Nero in the ancient city of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya, southern Türkiye, has been completed. The lighthouse, which was entirely destroyed in a tsunami in 1481, was reconstructed using 2,500 stones unearthed during excavations and placed in their original locations using artificial intelligence technologies. Excavation and restoration work continue in Patara, known as the capital of the Lycian League, which was made up of 23 cities and dates back to the mid-first century B.C. The meticulous efforts led by former excavation director professor Havva…
Known for its rainbow and red hills, which resemble a natural wonder and boast formations dating back 45 million years, the Oltu district in Türkiye’s eastern Erzurum has become a popular destination for photographers. The area’s unique natural beauty is helping to promote the region, with the rainbow and red hills becoming top destinations for nature enthusiasts. These colorful hills, which have formations dating back to 45 million years and are found only in China and Oltu, become even more prominent after rainfall, attracting nature photographers from all over. The hills, located in the rural Tuzla, Yolboyu, Bahçecik and Kaleboğazı…
Known for its rainbow and red hills, which resemble a natural wonder and boast formations dating back 45 million years, the Oltu district in Türkiye’s eastern Erzurum has become a popular destination for photographers. The area’s unique natural beauty is helping to promote the region, with the rainbow and red hills becoming top destinations for nature enthusiasts. These colorful hills, which have formations dating back to 45 million years and are found only in China and Oltu, become even more prominent after rainfall, attracting nature photographers from all over. The hills, located in the rural Tuzla, Yolboyu, Bahçecik and Kaleboğazı…
Known for its rainbow and red hills, which resemble a natural wonder and boast formations dating back 45 million years, the Oltu district in Türkiye’s eastern Erzurum has become a popular destination for photographers. The area’s unique natural beauty is helping to promote the region, with the rainbow and red hills becoming top destinations for nature enthusiasts. These colorful hills, which have formations dating back to 45 million years and are found only in China and Oltu, become even more prominent after rainfall, attracting nature photographers from all over. The hills, located in the rural Tuzla, Yolboyu, Bahçecik and Kaleboğazı…
Known for its rainbow and red hills, which resemble a natural wonder and boast formations dating back 45 million years, the Oltu district in Türkiye’s eastern Erzurum has become a popular destination for photographers. The area’s unique natural beauty is helping to promote the region, with the rainbow and red hills becoming top destinations for nature enthusiasts. These colorful hills, which have formations dating back to 45 million years and are found only in China and Oltu, become even more prominent after rainfall, attracting nature photographers from all over. The hills, located in the rural Tuzla, Yolboyu, Bahçecik and Kaleboğazı…
Sultan Kösen, who holds the title of “World’s Tallest Man” with a height of 2 meters 51 centimeters in the Guinness World Records, participated in a kite festival held in the Artuklu district of Mardin, southeastern Türkiye. Mardin kite artist Zahit Mungan organized the kite festival in the rural Çağlar village. People of all ages participated in the event, flying colorful 3D kites in the shapes of a snake woman, donkey, peacock, superhero figures and the Guinness World Records logo. Sultan Kösen, who entered the Guinness World Records in 2009 as the world’s tallest man with a height of 2…
In Van, eastern Türkiye, a 50-year-old father named Hamza Zariç, known for his love of birds, has spent the past 17 years collecting leftover bread from homes, restaurants and garbage bins to feed local birds. Supported by three friends, Zariç said, “I gather bread and crumbs in bags, break them into smaller pieces and leave them in bird habitats. Doing this brings me peace.” Zariç, who makes a living as a tradesman in Van – one of Türkiye’s key bird habitats – demonstrates his love for nature, animals, and the environment through his daily efforts. With help from three friends,…
After working as a teacher for 30 years in Erzurum, eastern Türkiye, Harun Kazan (64), a married father of four and grandfather of four, retired and fulfilled his childhood dream of studying law. He passed the university entrance exam and enrolled in Atatürk University’s Faculty of Law, from which he graduated. After completing a one-year internship, he received his attorney’s license and took the first official step into his new profession. The eldest of eight siblings born to Rahile and Ismail Kazan, Harun Kazan lives in the Aşkale district. After graduating from high school, he had dreamed of studying law,…