Odunpazarı

Artisans in Odunpazarı keep cultural values alive

Eskişehir's Odunpazarı district is known for its unique artisans working in the field of meerschaum and glass art, keeping these creative values alive.

The historical district of Odunpazarı in the central Anatolian province of Eskişehir attracts attention to its tradition of artists and craft masters creating works of meerschaum and glass.

Drought might hinder planting of some crops: Farmers

Watching out for rain and snowfall for days, farmers, especially those in central provinces, are worried as some crops such as corn and potatoes cannot be planted if the drought continues.

The drought, which is showing its impact more and more throughout the country, has reached alarming proportions in terms of agricultural production.

TransAnatolia rally kicks off with a ceremonial start

TransAnatolia, Turkey's only cross-country rally, kicked off on Sept. 11 with a ceremonial start held in the Central Anatolian province of Eskişehir.

Dozens of local and international racers, including Andreo Rossi, Michael Schafer and Erik Klomp, are competing at the event that will end on Sept. 18.

Mosque squeezed between two buildings surprises passersby

A mosque squeezed between two seven-story buildings on each side in the Central Anatolian province of Eskişehir has been surprising people passing by it for the first time.

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"People who do not know its condition cannot find it easily as it is hidden between buildings," a local said.