Turkey

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:33:37 Z
Trump welcomes Türkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact
U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold and important first step.”

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:37:59 Z
Türkiye, seven nations condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza road map
Türkiye and seven other countries have condemned Israel’s declared rejection of the road map for completing U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, warning that the move threatens its implementation and wider peace efforts.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:50:29 Z
Trump says US scaling back military drills with Seoul hours before start
U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, hours before the exercises began on Aug. 17.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:42:27 Z
Türkiye’s senior military ranks rebuilt over decade
Türkiye has reassigned 205 generals and admirals across its land, naval and air forces under presidential decisions published in the Official Gazette.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:40:04 Z
Gabar, Sakarya drive Türkiye’s first-half oil and gas output
Türkiye produced 23.1 million barrels of oil and more than 1.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the first half of 2026, with the Gabar and Sakarya fields accounting for most of the output, the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:36:10 Z
Türkiye’s NATO role expands beyond frontline defense: Analysis
Türkiye’s role in NATO has expanded beyond that of a frontline country guarding the alliance’s borders to encompass planning, production and command responsibilities, according to an analysis published by the Presidential Communications Director...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:07:53 Z
Visa delays point Turkish tourists to Asian routes
Surging demand for alternative holiday packages reshapes outbound tourism, with visa-free destinations capturing 60 percent of total market sales amid shifting regional preferences

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:36:08 Z
‘Underground Pamukkale’ draws tourists with natural beauty
Dubbed Pamukkale’s subterranean twin, Denizli’s Kaklık Cave conceals a striking landscape of brilliant travertines, soothing thermal pools, and lush, green-hued mosses

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:05:01 Z
Türkiye designates two new marine national parks
Türkiye has designated two new marine national parks, expanding protection of its coastal and marine ecosystems.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:18:11 Z
Erdoğan says Egypt could join regional defense pact
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has noted that Egypt could join the new joint defense pact alongside Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, signaling that the nascent alliance is open to expanding its reach.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:24:00 Z
Leader of Islamic group jailed pending trial over money laundering
A Turkish court on Aug. 16 ordered the arrest pending trial of the leader and senior figures of an Islamic religious community, widely known as the “Süleymancılar,” over allegations of money laundering and corruption.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:23:48 Z
CHP move restores New Path bloc’s parliamentary status
Lawmaker Ali Fazıl Kasap on Aug. 14 left the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and joined the New Path alliance, restoring the bloc’s membership to the 20 deputies required to retain group status in parliament.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:48:55 Z
Blast at Manisa filling facility kills two, injures two
Two people were killed and two others injured when an explosion caused a fire at a filling facility in the Salihli district of the western province of Manisa on Aug. 15.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:35:58 Z
Ice museum offers cool escape from summer
A museum made entirely of ice in the eastern province of Erzurum offers a unique escape from the summer heat, with temperatures dropping as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:08:03 Z
Figgy feelings!
It must be in my genes; I cannot tolerate the heat in summer, especially when combined with humidity. With two grandmothers from North geographies — one German from Königsberg, and the other Caucasian from Crimea — I feel like a polar bear in a ...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:35:47 Z
Erzurum hosts Türkiye Culture Route Festival
The Türkiye Culture Route Festival, organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, kicked off in the eastern province of Erzurum on Aug. 15 with an opening ceremony held at the Erzurum Museum.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:16:49 Z
Hormuz risks raise Ceyhan’s potential as global oil hub
Rising supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing the importance of alternative oil export routes, with Türkiye’s southern district of Ceyhan emerging as a potential hub for global crude oil and petroleum products trade.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:11:08 Z
Türkiye attracts $4.2 bln in FDI in January-June
Türkiye attracted $210 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in June, bringing the total for the first half of the year to $4.2 billion, according to the International Investors Association (YASED).

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:23:47 Z
Hyundai becomes first foreign carmaker to produce EV in Türkiye
South Korean automaker Hyundai has begun mass production of its fully electric IONIQ 3 at its İzmit plant following an investment of 250 million euros.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:20:41 Z
Turkish Cyprus slams Greek Cypriot leader’s remarks on Varosha
Turkish Cyprus has strongly condemned remarks by the leader of the Greek Cypriot administration, Nikos Christodoulidis, claiming rights over Varosha, describing them as nothing more than “empty rhetoric and blank threats.”

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:39:00 Z
Hamas delegation, Egypt spy chief hold talks on Gaza plan
A Hamas delegation met Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad on Aug. 16 to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, Egypt's state news agency reported.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:28:00 Z
Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake
Help started arriving on Aug. 16 for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores Island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:54:28 Z
Kandilli tracking sunspots by hand for 79 years
Researchers from Istanbul’s Boğaziçi University have recorded sunspots by hand every day since 1947, a research institute official has said at an astronomy gathering in the western province of Afyonkarahisar.

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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