Bafra

Following the local elections held on March 31, multiple parties have challenged various results, particularly in constituencies where the race was tightly contested, sparking a flurry of demands for recounts and calls for renewed elections.

In Istanbul, both the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) have raised objections.

Sports and nature lovers have discovered a hidden gem in the northern province of Samsun's Bafra district, where the "sunken minaret" stands as the sole structure remaining above water after the construction of the Derbent Dam.

This unique attraction has become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, who find joy in activities such as canoeing in the picturesque surroundings.

A kindergarten tutor in the Black Sea province of Samsun has left everything behind to make her father's dreams come true, becoming a stockbreeder with some 26 cattle.

"Life in the village is surely better than the one in cities," Merve Akbulut told Anadolu Agency.