
Manisa Tulip (Tulipa orphanidea) is an endemic plant species native to western Türkiye. It has a limited distribution, primarily growing in the Spil Mountain National Park. It blooms only once a year, during April and May, with a flowering period lasting approximately 15 to 20 days.Morphological CharacteristicsThe Manisa Tulip reaches a height of 15 to 25 centimetres and typically has a slender, upright stem. Its leaves are greyish-green and strap-shaped. The flowers are usually orange, reddish,
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Börülce Tarator is a dish made by combining börülce, a type of legume, with sauces based on yogurt and olive oil. As one of the traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine, it is commonly consumed during the summer months as a refreshing appetizer or main course. Although Börülce Tarator is prepared in various ways across different regions, it is generally served with a sauce made from boiled börülce mixed with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and yogurt.IngredientsThe main ingredient of Börülce Tarat
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Buket Yavuz
BlMavi Vatan Law is a legislative initiative aimed at regulating Türkiye’s sovereignty rights over its maritime jurisdictional areas, maritime security policies, and applications concerning international maritime law within a comprehensive legal framework.It is stated that the regulation, prepared by the Justice and Development Party, aims to provide legal assurance for Türkiye’s rights and interests in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Aegean Sea. It is indicated that the draft law is planned
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Zeynep Gül

Among the world’s oldest and most valuable plant oils, olive oil is not merely a culinary ingredient but has historically been regarded as a functional product in fields such as medicine, cosmetics, and religious rituals. As a fundamental component of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil holds significant nutritional value due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants.Definition and Biological OriginOlive oil is a natural vegetable oil obtained exclusively from the fruit of th
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Ahsen Buyurkan

At the beginning of 2025, particularly in February, high levels of seismic activity and volcanic activity were observed in the Aegean Sea. This activity has brought scientific research on the region’s tectonic dynamics and possible volcanic phenomena back into focus. In particular, earthquakes occurring near Greece’s island of Santorini and its surroundings have influenced the population activity in the region.Seismic Activity and Population MobilityBetween 28 January 2025 and 5 February 2025, a
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Edanur Karakoç

Seas are large bodies of water located between landmasses and filled with saltwater. Approximately 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, most of which consists of seas. Seas, which are smaller than oceans, are sometimes connected to oceans (such as the Mediterranean Sea) and sometimes exist as inland seas (such as the Caspian Sea).How Are Seas Formed?Millions of years ago, lava emerging from within the Earth cooled to form the crust. Over time, the dense water vapor in the atmos
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Mustafa Cem İnci

On 27 October 2025, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred with its epicenter in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. According to information published on the website of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change (AFAD), the earthquake’s focal depth was measured at 5.99 kilometers. The tremor was felt across a wide geographic area in the Marmara and Aegean regions.The Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute of Boğaziçi University also reported the earthquake’s magni
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Ayşe Aslıhan Yoran

Menteş is a neighborhood subordinate to the district of Milas in Muğla Province, in Türkiye’s Aegean Region. Prior to the local administrative reforms of 2014, Menteş had the status of a village; since that date it has been classified as a neighborhood. It is located approximately 3 kilometers from the center of Milas and about 73 kilometers from the city center of Muğla.GeographyMenteş Neighborhood is situated on gently undulating terrain overlooking the Milas plain. Its average elevation above
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Harmandalı Zeybeği is a folk dance characterized by the heavy zeybek style of the Aegean region, performed either as a solo or in small groups. It is recognized by wide arm movements, an upright posture, and strong contact with the ground; musical accompaniment is predominantly in 9/8 meter. Under the umbrella of “Harmandalı,” interpretations centered in İzmir exhibit distinct local variations in tempo, figure sequence, and posture across settlements in Aydın, Muğla, Manisa, Balıkesir, Denizli,
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