Women in Sorgun village in the northwestern province of Bursa have continued an ancient practice of making traditional dolls, about 50 a month with special types of clothes, which they sell throughout the country and around the world

Torrential rains have caused rivers in the Havza district, Samsun, Black Sea coast, to overflow, with waters rushing down streets carrying vehicles and debris, inundating buildings, with at least 12 people hospitalized

Rising temperatures in Istanbul have led to an increase in sightings of pine processionary caterpillars in forested areas, with experts warning that the insects can trigger allergic reactions in both humans and pets

Social media companies have reportedly agreed that Turkish citizens will have to verify their identities to create and use social media accounts, a move to end anonymity that critics of the government say it could made things more difficult for dissent