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Closure of Van Airport Will Hurt Tourism and Economy
CHP Şanlıurfa Deputy Mahmut Tanal made a strong statement regarding the closure of Van Ferit Melen Airport for 1 months between May 15 and August 2025, 3,5. [more…]
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Van Tehran Train Welcomed with Ceremony at Van Station
Van Tehran Train, a passenger train with a capacity of 12.35 people, departed from Tehran, the capital of Iran, at 280 and arrived in Van on Monday, March 22, after a journey of approximately 10 hours. [more…]
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Tehran-Van Train Reaches Van Station with 200 Passengers
Tehran-Van passenger train services, which were suspended in 2019 due to the pandemic, have resumed after a 5-year hiatus. One of the important transportation links between Iran and Türkiye, [more…]
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Mounted Police Female Cavalry on Duty in Van
The female cavalrymen working in the Mounted Police Group Command affiliated to the Rapid Response Force Branch of the Van Police Department help ensure security with their colleagues. [more…]
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Van-Tehran Train Services Start Tomorrow
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the Van-Tehran passenger train will depart from Tehran today. Minister Uraloğlu stated that the first trip from Van to Tehran will take place tomorrow. Transport [more…]
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Police Helicopter Takes Off for Pregnant Woman
A pregnant woman who was about to give birth in the Bahçesaray district of Van, whose road was closed to traffic due to an avalanche, was brought to the hospital by the Sikorsky helicopter of the Security Directorate. [more…]
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Bottom Mud Cleaning Started Again in Lake Van
The bottom mud cleaning works carried out by Van Metropolitan Municipality have started again. The bottom mud cleaning works initiated with the aim of saving Van Lake from pollution and leaving it cleaner for future generations [more…]
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Tehran-Van Train Services to Strengthen Cultural Ties
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the Tehran-Van passenger train will start operating again. The first service will be from Tehran on March 9, and from Van on March 10, 2025. [more…]
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Van-Tehran Train Services Begin on March 9: First Tickets on Sale!
The train services between Van and Tabriz, which were stopped in 2020 due to the pandemic, are starting again after a break of about 5 years. The talks between the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and Iranian officials [more…]
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Van Fire Department Teaches Fire Safety to Children
Van Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department teams, in line with the demand from nurseries and kindergartens in the city center and 13 districts, introduced the profession of firefighter to the little ones and provided information about fires. [more…]
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Tehran – Van Passenger Train Services Start Again!
TCDD Transportation and Iran Railways (RAI – RAJA) delegations will be in Tehran on February 3-4 to resume Tehran – Van passenger train services, which were suspended due to the pandemic. [more…]
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Van's Nostalgic Tram and Rail System Projects Are Ready
Van is one of the cities that has been struggling with traffic congestion for years. Especially in the city center, the increasing vehicle density causes transportation to become difficult. In order to find a solution to this problem, [more…]
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Van-Tehran Train Services Bring Joy to Tourists
The announcement by Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu that they will start selling tickets for Van-Tehran passenger trains on February 20 was an exciting development for tourism professionals and tradesmen in Van. [more…]
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Van-Tehran Train Tickets Go on Sale on February 20
The countdown has begun for the Van-Tehran passenger train services, which will add a new dimension to railway transportation between Turkey and Iran. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, [more…]
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Van-Tehran Train Services Start Again
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu met with the Minister of Roads and Urban Planning of the Islamic Republic of Iran Farzaneh Sadegh. The capacity of railway freight transportation is 1 million [more…]
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Turkey's Largest Ferries Serve on Lake Van
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu noted that Turkey's largest ferries are providing service on Lake Van. Minister Uraloğlu said, "Since the Sultan Alparslan and İdris-i Bitlisi Ferries have started operating, [more…]
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60-Person Search and Rescue Team Ready for Duty in Van
Van Metropolitan Municipality has undertaken an important project in order to respond more quickly and effectively to disasters and emergencies. The 60-person Urban Search and Rescue Team has been established. [more…]
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Van Athletes Made Their Mark at the Turkish Ski Championship
Van Büyükşehir Belediyespor's skiers returned with 2 medals from the first round of the Turkish Ski Federation Alpine Türkiye Championship Qualifying Competitions held in Erzurum. In the tournament, women competed in the U-16 age group. [more…]
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New Bridge Tunnel Enters Service on Van-Hakkari Road
Yüksekova Chamber of Commerce and Industry (YÜTSO) President Salih Özdemir announced that the New Bridge Tunnel, an important part of the Van-Hakkari road, will be opened on Friday. [more…]
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Urban Rail System Seminar Held at Van YYU
Within the scope of the works to strengthen the transportation infrastructure of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Zeve Campus, the "Urban Rail System" seminar was held. With Railway and Rail System Experts Şeyhmuz Oktar [more…]
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'First Step to My Police Dream' Event Held in Tatvan
Tatvan District Police Department's "First Step to My Police Dream" Project: High School Students Got Introduced to the Police Profession In the Tatvan district of Bitlis, Tatvan District Police Department organized the "First Step to My Police Dream" Project. [more…]
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A Train Accident Drill Just Like the Real One by UMKE in Van
The 3-day drill, organized with broad participation from the National Medical Rescue Team (UMKE) teams in Van, reinforced disaster preparations by being carried out with professional coordination. Van, Bitlis, Hakkari [more…]
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First Step Taken for Nostalgic Tram Project in Van!
The City Aesthetics Board, established in accordance with the decision taken by the Van Metropolitan Municipality Council, held its first meeting. The works planned for a more livable and aesthetic city were put on the table. [more…]
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Train Traffic Halted on Elazığ-Tatvan Railway Line
The Turkish State Railways (TCDD) announced that the Elazığ-Tatvan railway line will be closed to train traffic between December 3-9, 2024, due to planned infrastructure works. During this period, [more…]
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10 New Libraries Started Serving in Van
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism continues its projects to strengthen the cultural and educational infrastructure in Van without slowing down. With the participation of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Batuhan Mumcu [more…]
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Van Ring Road Will Be at Highway Standards
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, in his statement about the Van Ring Road, which will start from Edremit and connect to the Erciş Road, said, “The Van Ring Road will be 41 kilometers long and will have 6 [more…]
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32 Curves on Van-Hakkari Road Have Become a History
Güzeldere Tunnel, which will provide safe and comfortable traffic flow between Van and Hakkari provinces, was opened by Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu and General Director of Highways Ahmet Gülşen. [more…]
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With Güzeldere Tunnel, the 40-Minute Road Was Reduced to 6 Minutes
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu noted that they made the route more comfortable by passing the 9-kilometer, 32 turns in the Van Başkale Güzeldere Passage with the Güzeldere Tunnel. [more…]
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The Magnificent Heritage of Urartu, 'Ayanis Castle' Comes to Light
Excavations carried out at Ayanis Castle in the Tuşba district of Van are revealing many mysteries of this ancient structure from the Urartian period. Van was built by Urartian King Rusa II. [more…]
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New Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center Opens in Van
The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center established within the Van Metropolitan Municipality is preparing for opening. The Metropolitan Municipality, which adds a new one to its activities in the field of social municipality and health every day, [more…]