Aydıncık

Historic Gilindire Cave reopens to visitors after renovations

The 11,000-year-old Gilindire Cave Natural Protected Area and Nature Park in the southern province of Mersin's Aydıncık district has reopened to the public after significant enhancements.

The cave, which was revealed 15 years ago, has recently reopened after undergoing extensive restoration of its landscaping, entrance, walking paths, stairs, viewing areas and lighting.

Forest fires break out across Turkey as mercury rises

Massive fires broke out in forestlands across Turkey as temperature rises above the seasonal normal.

Amid a sweltering heatwave in Turkey, forest fires in the country's western and southern coasts have been ongoing over the past two days, with hundreds of hectares of forest land already burnt to ashes.