Bursa

Chairman of the National Defense Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and former Defense Minister Hulusi Akar suggested that Turkish soldiers might one day swim to the Greek island of Kastellorizo, during a conference at Bursa Technical University on Friday.

Istanbul has been officially recognized as Türkiye's sole "global city," with five others earmarked for potential global status, according to an assessment by the Industry and Technology Ministry as part of a strategic plan to enhance regional competitiveness and economic integration in the international arena.

For over three decades, the Bursa Mehter Band, inspired by the historic Mehteran Unit Command of the National Defense Ministry, has brought the soul-stirring rhythms of Ottoman military music to life, captivating audiences at home and on international stages.

A restaurant in Uludağ, Türkiye's famous ski resort, is facing backlash after raising the price of its signature soup to 1,000 Turkish Liras ($29) per bowl — double the cost from just last winter.

The historic Ahşap Han in the northwestern province of Bursa's Osmangazi district, a unique business center known for its distinctive architecture, hosts 25 businesses dedicated to preserving professions that are fading into obscurity.

Bursa's black figs, which received geographical recognition from the European Union in September, are readied for export to Europe following their harvest in early to mid-August, depending on the seasonal temperatures every year.

Sudden downpours in Istanbul and the northwestern province of Bursa have caused major disruptions, with roads turning into lakes, traffic grinding to a halt and daily life paralyzed as citizens grappled with severe weather conditions.

Following the warnings issued by the Turkish State Meteorology Service, the European side of Istanbul experienced particularly heavy downpours.

Kırantepe in Sakarya's Serdivan district, an area close to cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa, draws great interest from paraglide enthusiasts from Türkiye and around the world.

In the wake of landslides, tornadoes and large tides, heavy rains and gusty winds that swept through many parts of Türkiye are expected to leave the country's west, says an expert.

In a study on active fault lines in the northwestern province of Bursa, a previously unknown fault line was discovered, which could cause a 7.3-magnitude earthquake.