...that the Romanian crude oil tanker M/T Independenţa burnt for weeks in 1979 after colliding with a freighter? (August 10, 2007)[13]
...that Turkish-German professional boxerHülya Şahin, the undefeated junior flyweight world champion, is the only female member of her club Universum? (September 21, 2007)[14]
...that the award for European Parliament's newly established cinema prize, Lux, consists of subtitling the winning film in the 23 official EU languages and an original language adaptation for the deaf and hard of hearing? (October 30, 2007)[16]
...that the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul disaster, which occurred in 1890 off Kushimoto, led to strengthening foreign relations between Turkey and Japan? (January 16, 2008)[22]
...that so far, 350,000 people have been relocated in Turkey by dam projects carried out by the State Hydraulic Works, and 250,000 more will be affected in the future? (January 31, 2008)[23]
... that Sinop Fortress Prison in Turkey, abandoned in 1997, hosts hundreds of thousands tourists yearly thanks to its featuring in popular literature, music and film? (October 23, 2008) [26]
... that Süreyya Opera House in Istanbul, built in 1927 as a musical theater but used all the time as a cinema, gained its intended status only in 2007 after redevelopment? (October 30, 2008) [27]
... that Turkish poet Süleyman Nazif witnessed first hand the decaying corpses of persecuted Christians in his home town of Diyarbakır in July 1915? (November 17, 2008) [28]
... that the Esma Sultana Mansion(pictured), a multipurpose event venue in Istanbul, Turkey, looks ruined because only its interior was reconstructed after a 1975 fire? (December 1, 2008)
... that the Tigris River's tributary, the Botan in southeastern Turkey, looks during times of peak discharge much bigger than the Tigris? (December 26, 2008) [32]
... that according to US and Turkish officials, the MV Kısmetim-1 was deliberately sunk in December 1992 by its crew in order to prevent the capture of the illicit drug load? (February 1, 2009)[36]
... that Fatma Aliye Topuz (1862-1936), whose portrait illustrates the reverse of the current 50 Turkish lira banknote, is credited as the first female Turkish and Muslim writer? (May 5, 2009) [39]
... that female karatekaYıldız Aras holds more World, European, and Mediterranean Games champion titles than any other Turkish sportsperson? (November 8, 2009) [44]
... that when Turkey gave out personal identification numbers to their citizens in 2000, they chose to number all 120 million people born since 1840, living or dead? (November 11, 2009) [45]
... that the sports hall of Europe's largest prison complex in Istanbul was converted into a courtroom because the existing one was not big enough to accommodate the hearings of the Ergenekon trial? (February 11, 2010)
... that a newly constructed powership, a floating power plant, supplies 144 MW of electricity to Basra in south-eastern Iraq? (September 3, 2010)
... that the broken top of the Aviation Martyrs' Monument in Istanbul is to symbolize the incomplete status of the flight missions? (September 21, 2010)
... that the 1993 Bayburt Üzengili avalanche in north-eastern Turkey killed 59 people and 650 livestock, and caused the relocation of the village to a safe zone? (October 20, 2010)
... that a hydro dam was built by a state agency within the borders of the Munzur Valley National Park in Turkey, violating the existing laws for its protection? (October 28, 2010)
... that the house in Tekirdağ, Turkey, where Hungarian national hero Francis II Rákóczi spent his last years, is a museum now and is regarded as a cultural bridge between the two countries? (January 16, 2011)
... that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's state funeral took place twice, once immediately after his death in 1938 and then again in 1953? (May 1, 2011)
... that in the early stages of World War II the steamer Refah from neutral Turkey was torpedoed by an unidentified submarine in the eastern Mediterranean killing 168 of the 200 people aboard? (May 30, 2011)
... that the prices of goods in the Phrygian city of Aizanoi were controlled by an edict of Roman emperor Diocletian? (May 18, 2012)
... that Hüseyin Özer went from living on the streets of Ankara to owning a British restaurant chain and teaching at Middlesex University? (May 24, 2012)
... that Israel expressed objections to the newly launched Turkish reconnaissance satelliteGöktürk-2, fearing that high resolution imagery of Israel would eventually fall into the wrong hands? (January 15, 2013)
... that Tayyare Apartments in Istanbul, originally built in 1922 for the victims of a fire disaster, house a five-star hotel today? (March 6, 2013)
... that visitors to the Ulucanlar Prison Museum who pay extra to be handcuffed and locked in an isolation cell for a limited time may not leave it before the agreed time is up? (April 26, 2013)
... that the female footballer Bilgin Defterli decided to go to Germany because she saw no chance to play football in Turkey due to the dissolution of women's football leagues in 2003? (December 19, 2013)
...that following the assassination of Diyarbakır police chief Gaffar Okkan in 2001, more than a hundred babies were named after him? (February 7, 2014)
... that Hakan Kıran, Turkish architect of the Golden Horn Metro Bridge, chose his profession because he was impressed by the concept of the town constructed by the French, in which he grew up? (February 14, 2014)
... that one of the accused assassins of Turkish former government minister Gün Sazak later hijacked an airplane to Bulgaria with accomplices? (February 21, 2014)
... that former Turkish Minister of Customs and Monopolies, Tuncay Mataracı, was sentenced in 1982 to a 36-year term of imprisonment for bribery and abuse of power? (February 24, 2014)
... that 29 inmates escaped from Metris Prison in Istanbul through a self-built tunnel while the prison was still under military administration? (March 20, 2014)
... that Yavuz Yapıcıoğlu, nicknamed the "Screwdriver Killer", is the serial killer with the highest known victim count in Turkey? (March 22, 2014)
... that Cold War-era spy Hüseyin Yıldırım, sentenced to life without parole in the United States, was later pardoned and secretly extradited to Turkey, where he stayed only one day in prison? (April 2, 2014)
... that the construction of the Deliktaş Tunnel, Turkey's longest railway tunnel, lasted almost four decades? (April 18, 2014)
... that Yalçın Granit became the first Turkish basketballer to play in a European team when he went to France for his doctoral studies? (May 8, 2014)
... that Turkish painter İbrahim Balaban's talent was discovered in prison by fellow inmate and famous Turkish poet Nâzım Hikmet Ran, who called him "my peasant painter"? (May 10, 2014)
... that the 6th-century Kızıl Kilise(pictured) is one of the oldest churches in Turkey's Cappadocia region? (October 23, 2014)
... that accommodation in the Butterfly Valley, Fethiye(pictured) at the Turkish Riviera is possible only in tents or wooden bungalows because any type of construction is prohibited by law? (October 24, 2014)
... that Gilindire Cave in southern Turkey is called Aynalıgöl (Mirror Lake) in common parlance, in reference to the lake inside it? (November 14, 2014)
... that excessive drilling of artesian wells in the valley near İnsuyu Cave caused the lakes inside to nearly go dry? (January 31, 2016)
... that the keeper of the Kızılada Lighthouse rushed by boat to help the survivors of an Air France airliner that made an emergency water landing off the coast of Fethiye, Turkey in 1953? (February 7, 2016)
... that Air France Flight 152, en route from Rome to Beirut, ended up in the Mediterranean Sea after one of the engines broke away in flight? (February 19, 2016)
... that the Of–Bayburt road in northeastern Turkey is considered one of the most dangerous routes, with over 20 steep hairpin turns? (February 28, 2016)
... that İrem Karamete, daughter of an Olympian fencer mother, qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics as the first fencer from Turkey since 1984? (August 10, 2016)
... that Turkish female goalball player Sevda Altınoluk was named top scorer at several international competitions? (September 9, 2016)
... that the number of traffic collisions at the TEDES-monitored intersections and fast lanes in Gaziantep, Turkey, declined by about 40% within two months of its installation? (October 11, 2016)
... that the Ağın Bridge reestablished a road connection between Ağın and Elazığ 40 years after they were disconnected by the creation of the Keban reservoir? (October 18, 2016)
.. that the Güney Waterfall, a natural monument, was reestablished 50 m (160 ft) to one side after a landslide swept away its original location? (November 13, 2016)
... that playwright and journalist Refik Erduran's fourth marriage, to his third wife's daughter from an earlier marriage, was annulled after six years by court decision for being immoral? (February 13, 2017)
... that when completed in June 2017, Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower will replace most of the steel communications masts in the area, which cause visual pollution? (March 7, 2017)
... that the newly-opened Karşıyaka Tram will be free of charge for its first 50 days? (April 27, 2017)
... that the volcanic area of Kula Geopark was mentioned by the Ancient Greek geographer Strabo in the encyclopedia Geographica as Katakekaumene, literally "Burnt Land"? (May 2, 2017)
... that the glass-floor observation deck of Ulubey Canyon Nature Park is 131 m (430 ft) above the canyon floor? (May 25, 2017)
... that Samsun Golf Course is thought to be the first course in the world to be built on ground recovered from the sea? (July 24, 2017)
... that as a high school student, Evin Demirhan supported her family of 13 by wrestling, and later became a bronze medalist in the 2017 World Wrestling Championships? (September 20, 2017)
... that "Mehmetçik", the common name for Ottoman and Turkish soldiers, is thought to commemorate Bigalı Mehmet Çavuş, who fought during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915? (October 9, 2017)
... that the armored wheel loaderTosun was upgraded to remote-control because militants fired on the operator during the removal of barricades in southeastern Turkey? (April 23, 2018)
... that Güzide Alçu and her two teammates were referred to the disciplinary board for displaying V signs that were interpreted by the Turkish Football Federation as insulting? (June 6, 2018)
... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnastAyşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? (June 18, 2018)
... that international windsurfing champion Lena Erdil is the daughter of a Turkish father and a German mother, who met each other while windsurfing? (July 3, 2018)
... that the Church of Saint Jacob in Nisibis in southeastern Turkey was originally the baptistery of a Syriac Orthodox cathedral which no longer exists? (August 12, 2018)
... that the writer İsmet Kür's father and sister were writers, and her daughter is also a writer? (August 23, 2018)
... that Fatih, originally named Deepsea Metro II, is Turkey's first drillship? (December 8, 2018)
... that the 18th-century Rami Barracks was temporarily used by food wholesalers before its current planned redevelopment to create Turkey's biggest library? (January 15, 2019)
... that the Troy Museum, located close to the ancient Greek city of Troy, is clad in rust-colored weathering steel to resemble an excavated artefact? (April 17, 2019)
... that Necdet Turhan, a visually impaired mountaineer and long-distance runner, ran five marathons and climbed five summits on five continents? (April 20, 2019)
... that Troy is the first Turkish opera composed by a foreigner, the Romanian conductor Bujor Hoinic? (May 26, 2019)
... that Turkish women's footballer Aslı Canan Sabırlı was appointed technical director of her team while she was still a member of the squad? (July 2, 2019)
... that the Touristic Eastern Express makes two-hour-long stops between Ankara and Kars to allow passengers to visit historic and natural attractions? (July 3, 2019)
... that Turkey's AksungurMALE UAV has a designed maximum payload nearly four times that of its predecessor? (August 7, 2019)
... that Turkish race walkerMeryem Bekmez escaped the traditional social practice of child marriage for girls when her athletic abilities were discovered? (August 18, 2019)
... that the surveillance radar at the Kürecik Radar Station in southeastern Turkey provides NATO missile defense in Europe? (August 23, 2019)
... that Mustafa Güzelgöz was called the "Librarian with Donkey" as he circulated hundreds of books among villagers in Ürgüp, Turkey, on the back of a donkey? (November 22, 2019)
... that Berna Gözbaşı is the first woman president of a football club playing in the Turkish top-level men's league? (December 17, 2019)
... that Judith Liberman learned storytelling in a French commune at the age of 14, and has gone on to reintroduce the telling of Anatolian fairy tales in Turkey? (March 8, 2020)
... that Selin Şahin is the first Turkish women's wheelchair basketball player to be transferred to a foreign club? (May 13, 2020)
... that Turkish female international sailing competitor Ecem Güzel has finished in the top three of a competition five times in the last seven years? (May 20, 2020)
... that the University of Cologne awards an annual gender equality prize in honor of Jenny Gusyk, who became the school's first female and first foreign student when it was re-established in 1919? (June 12, 2020)
... that on the Lycian Way, a hiker can experience all four seasons in one day? (June 22, 2020)
... that students and adults of three different religions visited the Armenian church in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul, as part of a social activity organized by the local women residents of these religions? (August 8, 2020)
... that the Turkish women's league seasons of 2019–20 football and 2020 rugby sevens were named to commemorate Özge Kanbay, a football referee and rugby player, who died in 2019 at age 22 from cancer? (August 14, 2020)
... that South African forwardLetago Madiba started playing football at the age of five in the streets of her hometown, and was the only female footballer in her school? (August 15, 2020)
... that Greek-Turkish singer Eftalya Işılay earned her nickname "Efthalia the Mermaid" for singing on a rowboat in the Bosphorus during full-moon nights in summer? (August 25, 2020)
... that Mübeccel Argun, a Turkish-language presenter for the BBC World Service in London for 25 years, was formerly a physical-education teacher and one of the first female athletes in her country? (September 5, 2020)
... that the Turkey men's U23/U24 team won the CMAS World Age Group Underwater Hockey Championships in 2019 for the third time in a row, becoming the only national team to accomplish this? (September 11, 2020]
... that the gravestone of Semahat Özdenses, a singer and composer of Ottoman classical music, was erected seven years after her death? (September 13, 2020]
... that when Turkish singer Hamiyet Yüceses lamentingly sang an Ottoman classical song after her husband's death in a submarine accident, many people thought she had composed the song herself? (September 28, 2020)
... that Büşra Kuru, who began playing football every day at age six encouraged by her footballer brother, is a member of a German club and of the Turkey national team? (October 11, 2020)
... that actress and tennis player Filiz Taçbaş, tired of city life, purchased agricultural land and obtained a farming certificate, and now grows olives and lemons? (January 15, 2021)
... that the manufacturing of knife cutlery at Babakale in Turkey goes back to the 1720s, started by masters immigrated from Kazakhstan? (February 8, 2021)
... that Mother Oya, born into a wealthy family, lived and worked without salary in an orphanage for more than 60 years? (February 12, 2021)
... that the Babakale Castle supplied water to the Ottoman Navy before the fleet set sail on campaigns? (February 16, 2021)
... that the Atlas Cinema in Istanbul was established as a 1,800-seater movie theatre in 1948 replacing a notable music hall, which was in turn established in the horse stable of a 19th-century residential building? (March 6, 2021)
... that Turkish psychologist Doğan Cüceloğlu contemplated suicide due to his poor command of English while a doctoral student at the University of Illinois, and later taught 16 years at CSU Fullerton? (March 13, 2021]
... that Turkish world-champion para-archerBahattin Hekimoğlu did not leave his home for two years after breaking his neck and becoming paralyzed? (March 21, 2021)
... that the village of Adatepe in Turkey, formerly inhabited by Greeks, was revived in the 1980s when the traditional stone houses were restored by people seeking to escape city life? (April 23, 2021)
... that one of the Cehennemağzı Caves in northwestern Turkey features a very old Christian church, which was used as a secret place of worship in the first years of Christianity? (May 3,2021)
.. that Mahmut Bozteke, whose arms were partially disabled in an accident, started performing Para Taekwondo upon the advice of his physiotherapist, who commented that he can use his legs very well? (July 15, 2021)
... that the Black Sea seaside resort of Karaburun features a lighthouse built in 1860 with decorative lion heads around its original copper dome? (August 6, 2021)
... that the 2014-built ERV Nene Hatun is Turkey's first emergency response vessel? (August 26, 2021)
... that Turkey's Anadolu Shipyard signed a contract with India's Hindustan Shipyard to transfer technology for the building of five fleet support ships for the Indian Navy? (September 27, 2021)
... that the Sefine Shipyard in Turkey built a hybrid-electric ferry for Norway? (October 17, 2021)
... that English women's footballer Shameeka Fishley scored a hat-trick in her newly-established Turkish team's first match? (December 23, 2021)
... that the Turkish Defne Magnanery was established in a farm house donated by the brother of the head silk farmwoman after he watched her silk farming in a British documentary film? (February 28, 2022)
... that Turkish world-champion para-archer Yiğit Caner Aydın stayed in hospital for eight months after a stand fell on his head, broke his neck, and paralyzed him? (March 28, 2022)
... that Turkey's newly acquired fourth drillship, Abdülhamid Han, is able to drill up to 12,200 m (40,000 ft) and in a maximum water depth of 3,665 m (12,024 ft)? (August 16, 2022)
... that 22-year old Brazilian women's football forward Thays Ferrer was a member of club teams that won national championships in four different countries? (September 14, 2022)
... that Hasanpaşa Gasworks(pictured)Hasanpaşa Gasworks escaped its demolition through the resistance of local residents, became a festival venue for a time and was finally transformed into a museum after redevelopment? (November 1, 2022)
... that the Lebon Patisserie & Café in Istanbul closed in 2022, after 212 years of business, due to the high increase of monthly rent? (November 18, 2022)
... that Turkish world- and European-champion armwrestlerEsra Kiraz used to carry cement bags at construction sites where her father worked? (December 30, 2022)
... that Armenian-Turkish soprano Sibil Pektorosoğlu released her first album after singing in a church choir for almost twenty years? (April 15, 2023)
... that Turkish international soccer player Rojin Polat was named member of the "2021 All Schools Merit Girls Team" in New South Wales, Australia? (December 9, 2023)
... that Gamze Durmuş and her husband were the first referees to officiate a TFF First League match together? (January 13, 2024)
... that comedian Şenay Duzcu was awarded the German–Turkish Friendship Prize? (January 28, 2024)
.. that Australian Madeleine Steere played water polo professionally in Turkey after studying biomolecular science in the United States? (March 20, 2024)
... that in the Çöpler mine disaster in Turkey, nine gold miners were trapped under a collapse of heap leach material? (March 30, 2024)
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