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Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:11:00 Z
Ukraine cites success in downing drones, fixes energy sites
Ukrainian authorities tried to dampen public fears over Russia’s use of Iranian drones by claiming increasing success Monday in shooting them down, while the Kremlin’s talk of a possible “dirty bomb” attack added another worrying dimension as...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Türkiye, EU to convene high-level business meeting after 3.5 years
Türkiye and the European Union will hold a high-level business dialogue meeting in Istanbul this week, after nearly three-and-a-half years in a bid to underline the importance of bilateral economic cooperation and amid Brussels’ warning of circumv...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:43:03 Z
Akar talks with counterparts about Russia-Ukraine war
Türkiye’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar spoke over the phone in line with diplomatic efforts with his colleagues from Russia and Ukraine as well as the United Kingdom amid rising violence in the war and concerns about the use of unconventional weap...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
First-time visitors to Istanbul on the rise
Istanbul is currently enjoying one of the business periods in tourist season this year and first-time visitors to the city are on the rise, says Müberra Eresin, the chair of the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB).

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Ministry launches new housing project for widowed women
A new housing project will be launched for widowed women, the Family and Social Services Minister Derya Yanık has announced.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Two high school students killed in latest e-scooter accident
Two high school students in the southern province of Antalya have become the latest victims of e-scooter accidents, which have become a hot topic of security debate in the country.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Istanbul, Thessaloniki to be on Bodrum Cup’s route in 2023
The route of the Bodrum Cup will be Istanbul-Thessaloniki-Bodrum next year, the event’s organizer has announced.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Turkish surgeons separate Siamese twins using new technique
A team of Turkish doctors have successfuly performed a separation surgery on two Algerian Siamese twins using a new technique for the first time ever, and they will soon be discharged from the hospital after fully recovery, says one of the surgeons w...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
‘Extraordinary reader’ turns village into ecotourism hub
The northwestern province of Bilecik’s Kurşunlu village welcomes 500 tourists a month, thanks to ecotourism that started in 2012 under the leadership of Bedriye Berber Engin, who was awarded the title of “extraordinary reader” by the Culture a...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Salman Rushdie lives, but loses use of eye and hand
Salman Rushdie’s agent says the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack from a man who rushed the stage at an August literary event in western New York, according to a published report.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Climate protesters throw mashed potatoes at Monet painting
Climate protesters threw mashed potatoes at a Claude Monet painting in a German museum to protest fossil fuel extraction on Oct. 23, but caused no damage to the artwork.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
‘Shadow teachers’ for children with special needs in Beylikdüzü
With the start of a new project in Istanbul’s Beylikdüzü province, some 44 “shadow teachers” started assisting students with down syndrome and autism in classrooms.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Plane tree named after poet in Istanbul
A plane tree has been named after a poet who has been selling his own poetry books under the tree for the last 58 years.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Europe faces long-term pain from energy crisis: Shell CEO
Europe faces painful “industrial rationalisation” due to its energy crisis that risks political trouble, the head of Shell warned Sunday, as the oil giant joined a natural gas project in Qatar.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Israel to spend millions on Einstein museum
The Israeli government decided on Oct. 23 to allocate millions of dollars for a museum to house the world’s largest collection of Albert Einstein documents, the Hebrew University said.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Touched by Humankind’ at Kalyon Kültür
Kalyon Kültür’s new group exhibition “Touched by Humankind” can be visited at Nişantaşı Taş Konak.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Charity concerts to support Ukrainian children
In cooperation with a charity project called Childhood Without War, the Ukrainian music festival Atlas organizes a series of charity concerts called “Save Childhood” in Tükiye.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Opportunities may emerge for Turkish steel industry
There are risks but new opportunities may arise for Türkiye’s steel industry, the head of a trading group has said, noting that the country is emerging as a reliable supplier in the energy-intensive sectors at a time when Europe is set to face cha...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Enerjisa’s power plant in Kayseri comes online
Energy company Enerjisa’s Erciyes power plant with 65 megawatts installed capacity in the province of Kayseri has come online.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
China’s economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns
China’s economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter but still was among the weakest in decades as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a downturn while enforcing anti-virus controls and a crackdown on debt in its vast real estate indus...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:21:00 Z
Six Palestinians killed in Israeli raids in West Bank
Six Palestinians were killed and nearly 20 others injured early Tuesday in sweeping raids by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:27:00 Z
Ethnic group says Myanmar air attack kills 80 at celebration
Air strikes by Myanmar’s military killed as many as 80 people, including singers and musicians, attending an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority’s main political organization, members of the group and a rescue worker said Monday...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:29:00 Z
Taiwan’s Tsai says no backing down to Chinese aggression
Taiwan won’t back down in the face of “aggressive threats” from China, the president of the self-governing island democracy Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, comparing growing pressure from Beijing to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z
Partial solar eclipse from Iceland to India
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across a swathe of the Northern Hemisphere tomorrow, with amateur astronomers warned to take care watching the rare phenomenon.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z
Five must-see ancient theatres in Turkey
As the lands of Turkey hosted numerous civilizations and empires for thousands of years, the country still carries traces of history. There are more than 50 unearthed ancient theaters in Anatolian lands, remaining from the Greek and Roman periods.  ...

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:08:00 Z
Cappadocia under snow: A winter fairy tale
As winter tightens its grip in Turkey, Cappadocia's beautiful scenery under a blanket of new pristine snow mesmerizes visitors. (IHA Photo)

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:02:00 Z
10 hidden beauties of Turkey for an isolated vacation
Turkey, with its abundance of natural and cultural heritages, is a place where tourists from all over the world can spend their holiday, whether it is an adventurous one or a calm one. While the Anatolian lands host millions of tourists every year in...

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:00:00 Z
A magical journey into the sea: Turkey’s underwater museum
Turkey’s first underwater museum takes scuba divers into a mystical journey with over 115 sculptures.

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 06:00:00 Z
Seven must-see ancient cities in Turkey
Turkey, with its abundant cultural heritage, was home to many ancient and archaic civilizations and empires. The patterns and remains of this rich history and culture are still evident in the ancient sites of Anatolian lands. Click through this photo...

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:05:00 Z
Most budget-friendly destinations for a fall getaway in Turkey
As the weather gets colder and Mother Nature gently spreads its autumn colors, destinations for fall getaways become more popular among the world’s tourists. Turkey, with its abundant natural heritage, offers budget-friendly and romantic destinatio...

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:03:00 Z
Istanbul’s emotion map revealed
The Mental Health Association, a Turkish-based non-governmental organization, has found the Maiden Tower in Istanbul is where the users of a smartphone application found the most romantic place in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city.

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:28:00 Z
Riveting time-lapse photos of the night sky from east Turkey
A photographer from Turkey shot riveting time-lapse photos of the night sky from eastern Bingöl and Elazığ provinces.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:35:59 Z
Stockbreeders life in Turkey's Van
Stockbreeders are seen with their flock at a countryside following snowfall during winter season in Van, Turkey on Jan. 27. (Source: Anadolu Agency)

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:12:00 Z
First supermoon of 2020 brightens up Edirne skies
A supermoon is seen over Turkey's northwestern Edirne province on Feb. 9, 2020. The astronomical event occurs when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger and brighter than usual. (AA Photo)

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 11:58:00 Z
Enchanting sunset at Mount Nemrut
Visitors snap photos of massive stone heads that stare down on them from the summit of Mount Nemrut. (Source: The Associated Press)

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:15:00 Z
Color fest in autumn in Kazdağları
Chestnut forests in the Kazdağları, surrounded by yellow and red tones and autumn outfits, attract photographers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:19:00 Z
Most bizarre Turkish superstitions that will surprise you
From seeing a black cat to breaking a mirror, Turkish culture embodies many superstitions that are quite unique. Click through for our list, prepared by İnci Hazal Özcan, to find out the most bizarre Turkish superstitions - which will definitely su...

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:05:00 Z
Turkish women who made history
With the birth of the Turkish Republic, many rights have been granted to women, marking a milestone in the history of both the country and the world. The modern republic’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and his sweeping reforms have aimed to crea...

Wed, 08 May 2019 14:38:00 Z
11 prominent Turkish painters of 20th century
Don’t let the 150-year history of modern Turkish painting fool you; it is only the tip of the iceberg. Rooted in the 500-year history of traditional Ottoman miniaturization, the art of painting evolved in these lands when the society was released f...

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:05:00 Z
Butterfly garden in Central Anatolia draws 1.5 mln visitors in 5 years
The Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is the only place in Turkey where one can observe every phase of metamorphosis, from small larvae to colorful butterflies.

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:56:00 Z
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the virus has disp...

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:01:00 Z
The life of Whitney Houston to be made into feature film
The Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Two Popes” has been lined up to write and co-produce a new feature film on the life of Whitney Houston, U.S. media reported April 22.

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:39:16 Z
Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000
A sheet of paper bearing Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to "Hey Jude" sold for $910,000 in an online auction held on April 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' historic split.    

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 06:00:00 Z
Aizanoi, the second Ephesus of Turkey
Aizanoi, located in the western province of Kütahya’s Çavdarhisar district and on the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage, is home to the best-protected temple in Anatolia: The Temple of Zeus. (Photos: Alamy)

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:00:00 Z
Top 10 sites for camping in Turkey
From the Black Sea region to the serene beauty of the Aegean and the Mediterranean, Turkey offers picturesque camping sites for those seeking a budget-friendly holiday in the wilderness. Click through for our list, prepared by İnci Hazal Özcan, inc...

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:03:00 Z
16 astonishing UNESCO sites you probably didn’t know were in Turkey
Turkey has been the host to many ancient civilizations and empires for ages. Its heritage can be seen in its preserved sites, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Some of them remain largely undiscovered, though. Click through for our list, p...

Thu, 23 May 2019 07:41:00 Z
5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey
Crystal clear waters, golden beaches and abundant natural heritages, along with thousands of artifacts and ruins from ancient times, the Anatolian lands intrigue many guests from overseas. But for those looking for a calmer journey in Turkey, the cou...

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:24:00 Z
Top 15 exciting places and activities in Turkey
For lovers of adrenaline sports and wildlife activities, Turkey presents a number of breathtaking options. Click through for the full list with a bonus in the end...

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:27:30 Z
World’s top 20 beautiful cities list has one Turkish metropolis
Turkey’s metropolis Istanbul has been ranked 17th in the list of the most beautiful cities in the world by online travel agency Flight Network. Click through for the top 20 most beautiful cities in photos… (Photos: Alamy)

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:01:00 Z
Academics spending more than 30 years in ancient excavation area
As 2020 was declared the Year of Patara, interest increased in the ancient city, located between the resort districts of Kaş and Fethiye

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:56:00 Z
Ceremonial Hall, the most spectacular room of Dolmabahçe
Dolmabahçe Palace has been astonishing visitors with its stunning architecture and breathtaking designs but the most astounding room it houses is the Ceremonial Hall.

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:17:00 Z
5 must-visit Turkish villages
Turkey is one of the most extraordinary countries to visit. Here, we list the 5 unmissable villages in the country.

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:26:00 Z
Top 10 waterfront restaurants in Turkey, selected by Hürriyet jury
Whether it is the gorgeous Bosphorus or the biblical River Euphrates, Turkey provides many options for those who would like to dine at a waterfront venue. Click through for the top 10 waterfront restaurants in Turkey selected by Hürriyet Travel’s ...

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:23:02 Z
Top 5 best treks near Istanbul
Love the outdoors and exploring on foot? Here are some of the best hiking trails in near Istanbul!

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:42:00 Z
22 unique experiences in Turkey, from petting stray cats to oil wrestling
If you come to Turkey, you should not leave without experiencing at least some of its uniqueness. See, hear, feel, eat, travel, have fun and love in Turkish style. Click through our list of unique experiences that you can only have in Turkey...

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:14:00 Z
Top 10 natural marvels in Turkey selected by Hürriyet’s jury
The Anatolian geography with its climate, unique location and biodiversity is home to several unique natural beauties. Lakes in the green valleys, mountain plains, unique rock formations, rivers, valleys and beaches… Hürriyet Travel has compiled t...

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:23:00 Z
Turkey’s top 50 female CEOs
Turkish business magazines Capital and Ekonomist have selected the “50 Powerful Female CEOs” of Turkey. Here is the full list announced at a ceremony in Istanbul on Sept. 5, 2018:

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:20:00 Z
Turkish doctors become social media influencers
A recent trend on social media in Turkey is the increasing influence of a group of good-looking Turkish doctors. Click through for the photo story by Hürriyet reporter Kübra Genç...

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:59:00 Z
Most popular Turkish pilot on social media changes job
Ebru Ünsal, who has been described as the most popular Turkish pilot on social media, has switched jobs. Click through for the story in photos...

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:02:00 Z
Best restaurants in Istanbul, ranked by Turkey's Pearly Gastronomy Guide
The Hürriyet newspaper's jury of experts has created the "Pearly Gastronomy Guide" to rank Turkey's best restaurants. Click through for the top 20 restaurants in Istanbul, according to the 2018 guide...

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:48:00 Z
Top 10 boutique hotels in Turkey
Daily Hürriyet’s travel supplement, Seyahat, has listed the top 10 boutique hotels in Turkey. Click through for the story in photos...

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:46:00 Z
Top 29 must-try Turkish street foods
Turkey is frequently described as a paradise when it comes to cuisine. Along with that, it also has hidden treasures in its streets as well. Click through for the top 29 Turkish street foods from "wet" hamburger to roasted chestnut, selected by the g...

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:08:00 Z
Top 20 museums in Turkey
As a historic home to great civilizations like the Roman and Ottoman empires, Turkey has some of the world’s best museums. Click through for our top 20...

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:54:05 Z
Best souvenirs to buy from 30 places in Turkey
Best souvenirs to buy from 30 places in Turkey

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:43:00 Z
15 best hotels of Turkey in 2018, according to Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor’s annual list of best hotels has been published. Click through for the top 15 hotels in Turkey that won Travellers’ Choice 2018 awards with the votes of the website’s users.

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:08:00 Z
Top 9 places in Turkey for vacation in September
Those who have not been able to go on vacation over the summer or those who wish to extend their vacation can check Hürriyet Travel’s list for the best holiday destinations in Turkey in the month of September. Click through for the story in photos...



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