SPAIN ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS! KINGS OF THE WORLD

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ARDHAN GOVERNOR REMOVED FROM DUTY: PROTESTS AND PETITION CAMPAIGNS CONTINUE

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium in New York to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The historic tournament, hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams for the first time, came to a close on July 19, 2026.

ARDHAN GOVERNOR REMOVED FROM DUTY: PROTESTS AND PETITION CAMPAIGNS CONTINUE

According to the latest appointment decision published in the Official Gazette, Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli has been dismissed and replaced by Ömer Hilmi Yamlı, the District Governor of Gaziantep Şehitkamil. It is claimed that the governor was removed because he wore tights. The public, who say the governor has been successful, continue protests and signature campaigns to ensure he stays. The governor had recently organized a major Bicycle Festival in Ardahan.

SIGNATURE CAMPAIGNS GROWING ACROSS ARDAHAN THOUSANDS SAY “LET OUR GOVERNOR STAY”

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ARGENTINA STUN ENGLAND AND REACH WORLD CUP FINAL! | Martyrs Honored Across Five Provinces on July 15 Democracy Day | Haluk Levent Among 19 Suspects Referred to Court in Ahbap Probe | Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Chief Engineer Killed in Drone Attack

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Cloudy Skies Disappoint Visitors as Iconic Atatürk Silhouette Fails to Appear in Damal

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ARDAHAN — The highly anticipated natural phenomenon at the 27th annual "In the Footsteps and Shadow of Atatürk" Damal Festival met with a cloudy setback this year, leaving hundreds of visitors disappointed.

The festival, held in the Damal district of Ardahan, celebrates a unique natural occurrence where the silhouette of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, appears on the side of the Karadağ mountains. The shadow is formed by the reflection of the setting sun against the hillsA Brief Weather Disappointment

Due to heavy cloud cover over the region during the peak viewing hours, the famous silhouette did not manifest. Many tourists and locals who had traveled to the site specifically for the event expressed their sadness at missing the spectacle.

Still Time to Watch

Despite the festival's cloudy turnout, officials and locals noted that all hope is not lost. The natural silhouette can still be observed on clear days until the end of July, between 17:55 and 18:10. Organizers encourage enthusiasts to keep an eye on the weather forecast and visit the site in the coming weeks.

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Avian Influenza Alert in Ardahan: Geese and Chickens Culled in Halilefendi Neighborhood

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Following a spike in poultry deaths in the Halilefendi neighborhood of central Ardahan, laboratory analyses have detected the dangerous H5N1 virus, commonly known as "Bird Flu." Teams from the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry quickly initiated quarantine and culling operations in the area, placing the neighborhood under surveillance for 15 days.

Anxious residents of Halilefendi, alarmed by the consecutive deaths of their domestic poultry, reported the situation to the Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Upon receiving the notice, expert veterinarians arrived at the scene to collect samples from the deceased animals and dispatched them to the laboratory. Detailed analyses confirmed that the highly contagious Influenza A (H5N1) virus was the cause behind the deaths
 

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Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Opener

Strawberry Harvest Brings Joy to Ardahan Highlands

Ardahan Woman Lived 78 Years Without Official Identity

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