Rize
Local seeking family of French climber who disappeared in 1988
Feridun Altaş is on a trail to find the family of a French mountaineer who died while climbing the Kaçkar Mountains in the Black Sea region 32 years ago.
Altaş, a resident of the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize province, believes bones that he buried in 2000 belong to Philippe Tardieu, whose whereabouts remained unknown for many years after he disappeared.
Erdogan stresses Turkey's determination to continue activities in East Med
In fresh comments, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized Turkey's determination to continue illegal activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
‘Leaning’ apartment buildings in Turkey’s north raise concerns following deadly Istanbul collapse
Four apartment buildings in the northern Turkish province of Rize have started to lean amid growing worries in the wake of a deadly collapse in Istanbul. Click through for the story in photos...
Heli-skiing season starts in Turkey's Kaçkar Mountains
The heli-skiing season has begun in Turkey's northeastern province of Rize's Kaçkar Mountains.
Floating islets used for weather forecast by Turkish villagers
Three floating islets on a lake in the northern Turkish province of Rize are being used by villagers to predict the weather. Click through for the story in photos...
Officials decide to demolish building inside streambed in Black Sea town
A seven-story apartment building that stands inside a streambed in northern Turkey will be demolished, Turkish authorities have decided. Click through for the story in photos...
AKP spokesman rules out reports of snap election
Presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on their scheduled dates in 2019, ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Deputy Chair Mahir Ünal has stated, amid speculation that the government is planning to call a snap election.
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Erdogan's talk of 'kinsmen' in Thrace raises concerns in Greece
The Greek Foreign Ministry on Monday urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to respect international agreements, expressing concern that his statement on Saturday, that Ankara "cannot ignore" its kinsmen in Western Thrace, Cyprus and Crimea, could undermine regional stability.
Road project protesters searched by authorities in northern Turkey
Local residents who protested the construction of a 2,600-kilometer road project planned to connect upland areas in eight provinces in the Black Sea region have been comprehensively searched with trained dogs by gendarmerie forces in Rize province while heading to a local festival.
GUIDE: Calendar for festivals to be held in the Black Sea region throughout the rest of summer 2015
From choosing the best local honey to dancing the traditional "horon," here is a guide to enjoying the festive summer season in the Black Sea region like locals do.
As good as its honey: Anzer Festival