FEATURED NEWSA minibus and a municipal bus collided in Batman.
A traffic accident resulting in material damage occurred on the Batman-Beşiri highway when a minibus collided with a municipal passenger bus.
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FEATURED NEWSA resident of Batman became interested in saffron after seeing it on the internet: He started in a 10-square-meter area and expanded it to 800 square meters.
Mehmet Salih Demir, a farmer living in Poyraz village in Gercüş district of Batman, became curious about saffron after seeing it on the internet and achieved a high yield from his trial cultivation. Initially…
FEATURED NEWS18,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes were seized in Batman.
In an operation conducted by police teams in Batman, 18,910 packages of smuggled cigarettes were seized.
FEATURED NEWSAn endangered yellow-spotted salamander has been sighted in Batman.
As part of biodiversity monitoring and field studies conducted in Batman, the endangered yellow-spotted salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata) was photographed in its natural habitat.
FEATURED NEWSA house fire in Batman caused material damage.
A fire that broke out in a house in Batman was extinguished by firefighters. The house sustained material damage in the fire.
FEATURED NEWSBatman-Diyarbakır Railbus services are resuming.
The TCDD Railbus set, which was taken out of service for maintenance due to a malfunction in January, will resume operations between Batman and Diyarbakır on August 19th after the completion of renovation work.
FEATURED NEWSA citizen whose arm was trapped in an iron railing was rescued by fire crews.
In Batman, a citizen who got his arm stuck in the iron railings at the garden entrance was rescued by fire department teams in a successful operation.
FEATURED NEWSTeymur: Humanitarian aid is a matter of protecting human dignity.
Nurettin Teymur, the head of the Hope Caravan Batman Association, drew attention to the crises in various regions, including Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Iran.
FEATURED NEWSThe suspect, who was caught with 1 kilogram of drugs in the cast on his arm, has been arrested.
Bayram AYHAN/BATMAN, (DHA)- A suspect who was caught with 1 kilo and 18 grams of methamphetamine in a cast on his arm
FEATURED NEWSIn Gercüş, a herd of wild boars damaged vineyards and pistachio orchards.
In Poyraz village, located in the Gercüş district of Batman, herds of wild boars entered cultivated fields, causing significant damage to farmers' vineyards and pistachio orchards.
FEATURED NEWSA stonemason who fell from scaffolding in Gercüş was seriously injured.
A construction worker in Gercüş district of Batman province was seriously injured after losing his balance and falling from scaffolding.
FEATURED NEWSRealistic military exercise in Batman
In Batman, a realistic search and rescue exercise was organized to raise awareness of disasters and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation, on the anniversary of the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake.
FEATURED NEWS"Green Homeland" vigil against fires in Batman.
In Batman, a "green homeland" vigil is being held against fires occurring in forested and rural areas.
FEATURED NEWSThe brush fire that broke out in the forest area has been extinguished.
August 18, 2026 - 09:44 | Last Updated: August 18, 2026 - 09:44 | DHA
FEATURED NEWSA search and rescue exercise was held in Batman.
A search and rescue exercise was conducted in Batman to commemorate the anniversary of the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake. 105 personnel and 15 vehicles participated in the exercise.
A minibus and a municipal bus collided in Batman.
A traffic accident resulting in material damage occurred on the Batman-Beşiri highway when a minibus collided with a municipal passenger bus.
A resident of Batman became interested in saffron after seeing it on the internet: He started in a 10-square-meter area and expanded it to 800 square meters.
Mehmet Salih Demir, a farmer living in Poyraz village in Gercüş district of Batman, started growing saffron out of curiosity after seeing the plant on the internet…
18,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes were seized in Batman.
In an operation conducted by police teams in Batman, 18,910 packages of smuggled cigarettes were seized.
An endangered yellow-spotted salamander has been sighted in Batman.
As part of biodiversity monitoring and field studies conducted in Batman, the endangered yellow-spotted salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata) was found in its natural habitat…
A house fire in Batman caused material damage.
A fire that broke out in a house in Batman was extinguished by firefighters. The house sustained material damage in the fire.
Batman-Diyarbakır Railbus services are resuming.
The TCDD Railbus set, which was taken out of service for maintenance due to a malfunction in January, resumed operations between Batman and Diyarbakır on August 19th after renovation work.
A citizen whose arm was trapped in an iron railing was rescued by fire crews.
In Batman, a citizen who got his arm stuck in the iron railings at the garden entrance was rescued by fire department teams in a successful operation.
Teymur: Humanitarian aid is a matter of protecting human dignity.
Nurettin Teymur, the head of the Hope Caravan Batman Association, stated that they primarily focus on Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Iran…
The suspect, who was caught with 1 kilogram of drugs in the cast on his arm, has been arrested.
Bayram AYHAN/BATMAN, (DHA)- A suspect who was caught with 1 kilo and 18 grams of methamphetamine in a…
In Gercüş, a herd of wild boars damaged vineyards and pistachio orchards.
In Poyraz village, located in the Gercüş district of Batman, herds of wild boars entered cultivated fields, causing significant damage to farmers' vineyards and pistachio orchards.
A stonemason who fell from scaffolding in Gercüş was seriously injured.
A construction worker in Gercüş district of Batman province was seriously injured after losing his balance and falling from scaffolding.
Realistic military exercise in Batman
In Batman, on the anniversary of the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake, an event was held to raise awareness of disasters and strengthen inter-institutional solidarity…
"Green Homeland" vigil against fires in Batman.
In Batman, a "green homeland" vigil is being held against fires occurring in forested and rural areas.
The brush fire that broke out in the forest area has been extinguished.
August 18, 2026 - 09:44 | Last Updated: August 18, 2026 - 09:44 | DHA
A search and rescue exercise was held in Batman.
A search and rescue exercise was conducted in Batman to commemorate the anniversary of the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake. The exercise involved 105 personnel and 15 vehicles…
The man who put 1 kilogram of methamphetamine in the cast of his arm has been arrested.
In Batman, a man who placed 1 kilogram and 18 grams of methamphetamine in the cast on his arm was arrested.
Veterinarians issue rabies warning: Don't delay in case of suspected contact.
Batman Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons President Abdullah Yamaç stated that rabies is a very serious disease that has no cure but can be prevented with vaccination…
Forest and rural fires in Batman have been extinguished.
Due to the hot weather that has been affecting Batman and its districts in recent days, fires have broken out in forests and rural areas. Forestry teams are responding to the fires…
Methamphetamine hidden inside plaster was seized in Batman.
In Batman, during an operation conducted by narcotics teams targeting a passenger bus, one person was found to have 1 kilogram and 18 grams of drugs hidden inside the cast on his arm.
After the Batman Petrolspor – Boluspor match
August 18, 2026 - 01:57 | Last Updated: August 18, 2026 - 01:57 | DHA
Batman Petrolspor – Boluspor: 2-0
August 18, 2026 - 01:27 | Last Updated: August 18, 2026 - 01:27 | DHA