Artvin Province

In the eastern province of Artvin, a group of concerned citizens drew attention to the danger on a risky highway, demanding a permanent solution.

Landslides have tripled in the eastern Black Sea region in recent years, especially in Artvin province, where more than 50 landslides have occurred in 2024.

Located in Turkey's Black Sea region, the Artvin province astonishes visitors and onlookers with its breathtaking scenery during the fall season. (AA Photo)

Located in the Borçka district of Artvin province in Turkey's Black Sea region, the Karagöl Nature Park is a must-see for nature lovers. (AA Photo)

The residential areas hit by floods in the Black Sea provinces of Rize, Artvin and Düzce have been declared "disaster areas" by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on July 26.

Heavy rains affected the province of Rize, as well as other areas, and torrents and landslides caused great material damage.
Many residential and business buildings were flooded, as well as agricultural land.
Many businesses in the industrial zone in Murgul, Artvin, were also flooded.

Located in the Black Sea province of Artvin's Şavşat district, the Karagöl Nature Park awaits visitors in the summer with its breathtaking greenery. (AA Photo)

A blanket of snow covered the Borçka Karagöl Nature Park, in the Black Sea province of Artvin, during the spring season. (AA Photo)

Turkey will rebuild 60 houses burned in a fire in northeastern Artvin province, the environment and urbanization minister said on March 18. 

A nature-loving couple from the Black Sea province of Artvin has been hitchhiking with their cat "Azman."

Heavy rain hit northeastern Turkey on Sept. 28.  Streams overflowed in Artvin province and some roads were blocked in the district of Borçka due to the flash floods.