A century later: Turkey begins the hunt for the lost treasures of Trabzon – The case goes to the Russian occupation of Pontus
Turkey is renewing efforts to reclaim historical manuscripts and artifacts taken during the Russian occupation of Trabzon a century ago, sparking diplomatic and cultural discussions.
Maçkalı Hasan Tunç, one of the leading exponents of the lyre of Matsouka
Maçkalı Hasan Tunç, a prominent figure in the traditional music of Matsouka, was born in 1912 in a village near Trabzon, Turkey.
Earthquake now 4.9 Richter in eastern Turkey
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kemah region of Erzincan, Turkey, with a focal depth of 4.52 km, and it was felt in Elazig, Trabzon, Adiyaman, Malatya, and surrounding provinces.