Turkey
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:17:00 ZPower cuts and infrastructure damage after Russian strike: Kiev
Millions of Ukrainians in more than a dozen provinces are experiencing severe power disruptions as temperatures plunge and almost half of the country's energy infrastructure is in need of repair after weeks of Russian attacks, officials in Kiev said ...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:14:26 ZErdoğan, Zelensky discuss developments in Russia-Ukraine war, grain deal
The Turkish and Ukrainian presidents on Nov. 18 spoke over the phone and discussed the developments in the ongoing war between Moscow and Kiev and the grain deal.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z190 people died in traffic accidents in October
Some 190 people lost their lives and 17,818 others were injured in 43,532 traffic accidents that occurred in October, according to the traffic department of the police.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZAntalya welcomes more than 13 million tourists
The number of tourists arriving by air in the southern holiday destination of Antalya has exceeded 13 million since the start of the year, says Ersin Yazıcı, the city governor.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZMinistry aims to add more assets to UNESCO heritage list
The Culture and Tourism Ministry aims to increase the number of Türkiye’s assets on UNESCO World Heritage List, Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has said.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z‘Co-Art Co-Act’ represents UN’s sustainable goals
The “Co-Art Co-Act” selection organized by Özyeğin University in Istanbul emphasizes the role of art in solving global problems such as climate crisis and access to water, with 17 artworks representing the United Nation’s 17 sustainable devel...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZAxed Australian TV soap ‘Neighbours’ set for revival
Cult Australian soap opera “Neighbours” is to return to television screens next year after being cancelled by Britain’s Channel 5, streaming site Amazon Freevee said on Nov. 17.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZWarhol nephew auctions two early works by pop art visionary
Two early Andy Warhol paintings were sold at auction in New York on Nov. 16 by the family of the pop art visionary, the first in a series of little-known works that will reach the art market, his nephew told AFP.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZMIT neutralizes senior PKK leader in N Iraq
The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has neutralized Norşin Afrin, a senior leader of the so-called PKK’s women structuring, and four terrorists with an operation organized in the Gara region in northern Iraq.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZCompanies fined over exorbitant prices, stockpiling
The Trade Ministry has imposed fines on 21 supermarket chains and companies amounting to 9.4 million Turkish Liras over exorbitant prices they charge and engaging in stockpiling.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZUnion head arrested for ‘bread’ remarks released
Cihan Kolivar, the head of the Turkish Union of Bread Producers, who was arrested for “insulting the president” after calling the bread-consuming societies “stupid,” has been released.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZTurkish Airlines receives Leed v4.1 Certificate
Turkish Airlines has announced that it successfully concluded its initiative to receive LEED v4.1 O+M: EB Certificate.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZSabancı Art Awards presented
The Sakıp Sabancı Art Awards, organized by the Sabancı Foundation for 29 years to support young artists, were presented. Eight students who graduated from the Painting, Sculpture and Turkish Arts departments of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University wit...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZCharlize Theron under fire over Afrikaans ‘a dying language’ comments
Oscar-winning actor Charlize Theron has sparked a firestorm in her native South Africa for suggesting that Afrikaans, a language descended from Dutch settlers, was heading for oblivion.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZEnd-year inflation expectations rise
Inflation expectations for end-2022 increased from 67.78 percent to 68.06, showed the Central Bank’s regular the Survey of Market Participants.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZVolkswagen mulls factory plans amid software issues: reports
German auto giant was considering pulling plans for a new factory at its Wolfsburg HQ as software issues threatened to delay new models, according to local media reports Thursday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:00:00 ZTencent wins first game licence in 18 months
China has granted tech giant Tencent its first licence for a video game in 18 months, ending a dry spell that had threatened its position as the world’s top game maker.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:30:00 ZIran protesters set fire to Khomeini's ancestral home
Protesters in Iran have set on fire the ancestral home of the Islamic republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as two months of anti-regime demonstrations show no letup, images showed on Nov. 18.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:28:00 ZElon Musk asks Twitter users if Trump should be reinstated
Just hours after saying he had not yet decided on whether to lift the Twitter ban on Donald Trump, the social network's new owner Elon Musk asked users to vote on reinstating the former president to the platform.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:34:00 ZElizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison for duping investors in the failed startup that promised to revolutionize blood testing but instead made her a symbol of Silicon Valley ambition that veered ...
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z‘Guide’ exhibition at Gallery Ark
Istanbul’s Gallery Ark hosts Işıl Arısoy Kaya’s photo-based digital artworks. The exhibition, titled “Guide,” can be seen through Dec. 12.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 ZFive 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.
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Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:08:00 ZCappadocia 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 Z10 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 ZA 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 ZSeven 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 ZMost 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 ZIstanbul’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 ZRiveting 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 ZStockbreeders 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 ZFirst 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 ZEnchanting 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 ZColor 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 ZMost 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 ZTurkish 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 Z11 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 ZButterfly 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 ZBeyoncé, 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 ZThe 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 ZHandwritten '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 ZAizanoi, 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 ZTop 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 Z16 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 Z5 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 ZTop 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 ZWorld’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 ZAcademics 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 ZCeremonial 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 Z5 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 ZTop 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 ZTop 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 Z22 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 ZTop 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 ZTurkey’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 ZTurkish 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 ZMost 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 ZBest 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 ZTop 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 ZTop 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 ZTop 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 ZBest souvenirs to buy from 30 places in Turkey
Best souvenirs to buy from 30 places in Turkey
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:43:00 Z15 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 ZTop 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...