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The ancient city of Aizanoi is offering enchanting views under a blanket of snow. (DHA Photo)

A blanket of fog has covered metropolis Istanbul on Feb. 5. (AA Photo)

As snowfall started to blanket Turkey, Black Sea provinces also had their share. (AA Photo)

A blanket of snow covers Lake Van in eastern Turkey. (AA Photo)

A blanket of fog on Jan. 6 covered Atakule and its surroundings in Turkey's capital Ankara. (AA Photo)

Istanbul's Bosphorus covered under a blanket of fog mesmerizes the locals indulging in fishing activities with its astonishing views filling one's heart with tranquility. (DHA Photo)

As winter tightens its grip in Turkey, Cappadocia's beautiful scenery under a blanket of new pristine snow mesmerizes visitors. (IHA Photo)

Several cities and towns of Turkey have been covered under a blanket of snow, presenting picturesque scenes. Click through for photos from around the country.

With icy, sub-zero temperatures gripping the Balkans and imperiling many birds and animals, wildlife protection organisations and volunteers are battling to help them survive the savage weather.

The media in both Serbia and Croatia are encouraging ordinary people to make their own dog houses from cardboard, construction foil and Styrofoam.

Istanbul has woken up to the last morning of 2015 enveloped in snow. Click for pictures of the city’s historical quarters under a white blanket