Over 3,380 people killed as powerful quakes hit southern Turkey
2 major earthquakes on Monday rocked Kahramanmaras, affecting several other regional provinces
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Major Earthquake Strikes Turkey
Earthquake, which struck at 4.17 a.m. (0117GMT), centered in Pazarcik district of southern Kahramanmaras province. A total of 1,710 buildings collapsed after the earthquake.
Support for Women's Economic and Social Development in Konya
Karatay Municipality, which has established a new brand by producing ice cream, jam, Turkish delight, soda, oil, and cologne from Lavender so far, has now started producing natural lavender soap and decorative candles.
Konya: Turkey's Rapidly Growing Cycling Capital
Bicycles are an inseparable part of daily life in Konya, Turkey’s largest province. The province of more than 2.2 million people is estimated to have more than 800,000 bicycles.
Traditional Sivlilik Festival in Konya Met with Enthusiasm
As the beginning of 3 months in Konya, the children who continued the Sivlilik activity went out to the streets in the early hours of the morning and went from house to house.
Konya to be Connected to the Mediterranean in just 4 Minutes
The Demirkapı Tunnel, which has come to end between Konya and Antalya and will connect Central Anatolia to the Mediterranean in 4 minutes, is opening soon. There are 90 days left until the opening.
Chuvashian Student Shares Turkish Cuisine Learned in Konya with Russians
Tatiana Ok, who studied in Turkey with the Great Student Project, introduces the Turkish dishes she learned during her time in Konya to Russians and Chuvaches.
Antique Collection: From a Mother's Jug to a Personal Museum
In Cihanbeyli district of Konya, Mehmet Çiftçi, who is 69 years old, has turned his house into a museum with approximately 1600 pieces of antique items that he collected for 10 years, bringing young people together with the past.
The Power of Water Meets Energy in Konya
Electricity will be produced on the Gembos Diversion Channel, which brings together the waters accumulated in the Derebucak Yılmaz Muslu Dam with Beyşehir Lake.
Master of Clocks in Konya for 41 Years
Abdullah Özpınar, a clock repairer, said, "The 'click-click' sound of clocks like a lullaby to us. I can tell from the ticking of the clocks that it is working properly or not."
Konya Hosted 400 thousand Visitors in 2022 with New Museums
Konya Panorama Museum and Independence War Martyrdom Museum, which were brought to the city by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, hosted more than 400 thousand guests in 2022 and became one of the points frequented by those who came to visit Konya.
Cultural Heritage of Konya; ”şivlilik”
Before the start of the three months (The three months are the months of Rajab, Shaban and Ramadan, which are in the Hijri calendar and are holy according to the religion of Islam.), the tradition of "şivlilik" is also on the agenda.