Turkey

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:48:05 Z
COP31 leaders’ summit set to open in Türkiye with electrification in focus
World leaders are set to gather in Türkiye’s Mediterranean city of Antalya on Nov. 11 for a two-day summit at the COP31 U.N. climate conference, with the Turkish presidency putting electrification at the center of its push to turn climate pledges ...

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:26:28 Z
Iran says tanker struck mine, caught fire in Hormuz
Iran's army said on Nov. 11 that an oil tanker had struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, where the country has been targeting ships that transit without its authorization.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:28:36 Z
Ukraine's Zelensky welcomes 'changes' in US approach during talks with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "happy" with U.S. mediators' change in approach during talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, set to continue into a second day on Nov. 11, but emphasised the need for security guarantees for his country.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:40:02 Z
Mexico works to block passage of US-bound migrant caravan
Mexico on Nov. 10 sought to block a caravan of around 100 Central American migrants seeking to reach the United States.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:56:38 Z
Türkiye greenlights Greek cable project in east Med
Türkiye has authorized a French-flagged research vessel to conduct seabed surveys for a planned electricity interconnector linking Greece and Greek Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean following intensive diplomatic negotiations.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:51:30 Z
Şimşek, AIIB chief outline 2027-2029 financing plan at COP31
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek met with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi to finalize details of the new multiyear investment program for the 2027-2029 period.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:15:02 Z
Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China
The scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang could have its biggest consequences in Washington, where China hawks are seizing on the affair to push a hard line that had been put on the back burner under President Donald Trump.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:28:00 Z
MüzeKart offers access to more than 350 museums
The annual MüzeKart allows Turkish citizens to visit more than 350 museums and archaeological sites twice each within a year, with nearly 38 million cards issued since the scheme was launched in 2008

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:38:50 Z
Erdoğan vows to bolster ‘domestic front’ amid crises
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared on Nov. 10 that Türkiye is nearing the resolution of its decades-long terrorism problem, pledging to reinforce national unity amid surrounding regional conflicts.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:17:00 Z
Families bid farewell to factory blast victims as death toll rises to 18
Grieving families gathered in the western province of İzmir on Nov. 11 to lay to rest workers killed in a steel plant explosion, as the disaster’s death toll climbed to 18.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:43:05 Z
Parliament speaker meets parties to advance anti-terror bid
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has begun a new series of engagements with political parties for advancing the government’s “terror-free Türkiye” project by the establishment of a monitoring committee at the assembly.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:11:00 Z
Cypriot leaders agree to open two new crossings
The leaders of the ethnically-divided island of Cyprus have agreed to open two new crossing points as part of efforts to revive reunification talks.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:32:00 Z
‘The End of Everything’ wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction
British writer M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for fiction on Nov. 9 for “The End of Everything,” a satirical dystopian novel whose themes of “catastrophe and apocalypse” chime with our uneasy times.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:07:02 Z
Cathay Pacific orders 11 Airbus aircraft for $5.1 bln
Cathay Pacific has ordered 11 more Airbus jets in a deal worth $5.1 billion, the Hong Kong airline said on Nov. 11.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:05:07 Z
Venezuela opens electricity sector to private investment
Venezuela's legislature has approved a U.S.-backed reform to open the country's faltering electricity sector to private investment.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:57:59 Z
Türkiye’s retail sales growth slows in September
Türkiye’s retail sales growth slowed in September compared with the previous month, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on Nov. 11.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:35:27 Z
Carney to raise interference concerns in talks with China's Xi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Nov. 10 that he will stress the importance of "non-interference in our affairs by China" when he meets President Xi Jinping later this month.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:52:00 Z
War with Iran militarily ‘effectively over’: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Nov. 9 told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over,” suggesting that, at least for now, he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:13:51 Z
Bangladesh prosecutor says ex-PM Hasina will be executed if she returns
The Bangladeshi prosecutor who secured the death sentence against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina said on Nov. 10 that she will be executed if she returns home.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:24:00 Z
Historic church on highest peak opens to tourism
The fourth- or fifth-century Virgin Mary Church atop Mount Mereto in Batman’s Sason district has been restored as part of efforts to develop religious and nature tourism in the region

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:54:00 Z
Atatürk’s school in Thessaloniki becomes sister school to Turkish institution
The primary school in Thessaloniki, Greece, where modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk once studied has officially forged a landmark sister-school partnership with an institution in Türkiye.

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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