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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in remarks aired on Dec. 15 that he will visit Ethiopia and Somalia in the first two months of next year.

On the heels of a landmark accord, brokered by Türkiye, that ended nearly a year of tensions between the two African nations on maritime access to the Red Sea, Erdoğan said the breakthrough came after "a meeting that lasted seven hours."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Dec. 14 that Türkiye has maintained stability despite escalating tensions worldwide and in its region.

"Türkiye stands out as a key country in the region. We have never allowed the fire around us to spread to our country," Erdoğan said at an event in the eastern city of Erzurum organized by his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

Heavy rains are set to sweep across Türkiye this week, with Istanbul bracing for downpours and flash floods expected to hit the southern province of Antalya and the southwestern province of Muğla, as a cold snap tightens its grip on the country.

The ski season at Palandöken Ski Resort kicked off ahead of schedule this year, thanks to an unusually early snowfall in late November which has sparked a surge in winter tourism and visitor reservations.

Palandöken Ski Resort in the eastern province of Erzurum, one of the country's top winter sports destinations, is set to launch its season earlier than expected due to the arrival of chilly weather, with teams finalizing preparations for an unforgettable visitor experience.

Traces of a settlement dating back about 6,000 years have been found during excavations at Değirmenler Mound in the eastern province of Erzurum.

Starting on July 1, the two-month excavation in the area has uncovered settlement layers, human and animal bones, and ceramics, which are being analyzed.

The eighth stop of the Turkish Cultural Road Festival, organized in 16 cities this year by the Culture and Tourism Ministry to contribute to Türkiye's brand value, will be the eastern province of Erzurum.

Türkiye experienced its hottest July in 53 years, according to a report from the country's Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Minister.

In a post on X, Murat Kurum revealed that the highest recorded temperature reached 45.9°C (114.62°F) in the Cizre district of southeastern Şırnak province, while the lowest temperature was 5.2°C (41.36°F) in eastern Erzurum province.

Located between the provinces Bayburt and Erzurum in Türkiye's northeast, Kop Mountain is a natural gem renowned for its rich vegetation, endemic species and breathtaking beauty.

Reaching an altitude of 2,918 meters, the majestic peak offers a stark contrast between its snow-clad winter visage and the vibrant plant life that emerges in the summer.

Teams competing in the 8th Peking to Paris Classic Automobile Rally, which will showcase their cars in Istanbul on June 16 and 17, arrived in Türkiye via Georgia on June 12.