Manisa
Sniffer dog ‘Volta’ retires after 10 years of service
A sniffer dog named Volta has retired after serving for ten years in the gendarmerie forces in the western province of Manisa.
The Pointer breed dog's carrier in the gendarmerie forces began in 2011.
Volta assisted the local anti-smuggling and organized crime squad in the province of Manisa in 2016.
Mount Spil offers enchanting snow scenery
Located in Turkey's province of Manisa, Mount Spil, under the blanket of snow, is enchanting onlookers with its postcard-like scenery amid the ongoing winter season. (DHA Photo)
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Works ongoing to increase Kula’s tourism potential
With the ongoing works in the Aegean province of Manisa's Kula district, efforts are being made to enhance the region's tourism potential, aiming to welcome more visitors in the new season. (AA Photo)
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'Hidden treasure' in Turkey’s Aegean town getting ready for tourists
Located in the western province of Manisa's Soma district, the Darkale village is famous for its traditional Turkish house architecture lying in the laps of nature.
Nearly 70,000 historical artifacts seized in İzmir, Manisa
Turkish police seized nearly 70,000 historical artifacts in simultaneous operations conducted in the Aegean provinces of Izmir and Manisa.
Acting on a tip off, local security and intelligence teams followed seven suspects, who previously had criminal records for historical artifact smuggling, said sources on Friday speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Flowers bloom on Manisa volcano
The extinct lava ruins of volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago in Kula-Salihli Volcanic Geopark, included in UNESCO's Global Geopark Network, has witnessed unique views with the vibrant colors of spring.
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Youngsters settle in treehouse amid epidemic
Three friends living in the Aegean province of Manisa built a treehouse on their land in Spil Mountain National Park to protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak.
The young people, who have been living in the treehouse for seven days, said that they were determined to stay here until the outbreak ends.
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4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes western Turkey
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Turkey's western province of Manisa on Feb. 2, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes western Turkey
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's western Manisa province on Jan. 28, according to The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute has announced the magnitude of the earthquake as 5.1.
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Volkswagen Registers a Car Manufacturing Company in Turkey
German automotive giant Volkswagen has registered its manufacturing company in Manisa, near Izmir, the Anadolu Agency reported, citing an official trade register.
The company is called "Volkswagen Turkey Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.". Its capital is 943.5 million pounds or 164.46 million dollars.