Cat lovers in Turkey were uplifted by this week’s news that the country’s endangered Van species, hailing from the eponymous province bordering Iran, are multiplying in ever greater numbers. Professor ...

VAN, Turkey - Turkey's eastern border province of Van is a hotbed of Iranian travelers, dissidents, and government officials. NPR has reporters been reporting from Turkey's Van province on the war in ...

Buddy’s story: Buddy is a sweet, quiet boy with big, blue eyes. At 9, he’s just middle-aged, since cats can easily live to be 16. He’s a chunky guy, but that’s just more to love. He adores being ...

Dear reader, a recent encounter with a magnificent cat introduced me to the Turkish Van cat. Wow, he was an incredible animal! Turkish Van cats originated at Turkey’s eastern border province of Van ...