Mersin
Mersin’s Roman-era tombs defy time
Monumental tombs of the Roman era in the ancient geography of Cilicia in the southern province of Mersin are defying time. But experts are saying some of these structures, dating back to the 2nd century, should be restored as soon as possible, as they face the danger of collapse.
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Migratory storks rest in southern Mersin
With the arrival of spring, migratory storks began their journey and started their rest in southern Mersin province. (AA Photo)
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Third Turkish drillship reaches its Mediterranean coast
Turkey's third drillship arrived in Taşucu, Mersin, a coastal city in the Mediterranean region of the country on March 15, the energy minister said.
Fatih Dönmez said that the Turkish Petroleum Corporation took the ship into its inventory on Jan. 31 and it set off from the U.K.
7th int'l citrus festival kicks off in Mersin
The 7th International Citrus Festival begun in the southern province of Mersin on Nov. 1. The three-day-long festival will end on Nov. 3.
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Turkish diver Şahika Ercümen breaks women's free-diving world record
National sportswoman and world record-holding diver Şahika Ercümen on Oct. 28 broke the 90-meter women's cave diving (without fins) world record at the Gilindire Cave in Aydıncık, a town in southern Turkey's Mersin.
Tomb of Aratos found in southern Turkey
A memorial tomb of mathematician and scientist Aratos, who was the founder of astrology science and lived between 315-245, has been found in the southern province of Mersin's Mezitli district. The tomb is believed to lie within the excavation area of Soli Pompeiopolis ancient city, which dates back 3,500 years.
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Ongoing excavations in coastal city of Mersin
Excavations continue in Turkey's southern coastal city of Mersin at the Yumuktepe Höyük (tumulus) that dates back to 7,000 BC, the head of the research team has told Anadolu Agency.
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Villagers to draw attention climate change
Villager Ümmiye Koçak, who founded the Arslanköy Women's Theater Group in the southern province of Mersin and appeared in an ad with the Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, now is seeking to draw attention to climate change with a new play she is working on with an eight-person team.
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Iranian tanker headed to Turkey instead of Greece
An Iranian-flagged oil tanker pursued by the U.S. amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington changed its listed destination to a port in Turkey early Saturday after Greece said it wouldn't risk its relations with America by aiding it.
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Festival delayed to protect sea turtles in Mersin
A Turkish pop music festival which was planned to take place on June 5-7 in Turkey's southern province of Mersin has been delayed due to concerns about the spawning period of the endangered caretta carettas, after outcries from environmentalists and a lawmaker.
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