Turkey
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:31:00 ZTürkiye marks 9th anniversary of 2016 coup attempt
Türkiye is set to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the July 15, 2016, coup attempt orchestrated by the FETÖ terrorist organization, with this year’s theme designated as “The Name of Victory: Türkiye.”
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:53:17 ZTrump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
U.S. President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kiev via NATO.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:36:15 ZIsraeli opposition blasts Netanyahu over Gaza as coalition teeters on brink
Israeli opposition leaders have lambasted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the deaths of three soldiers in northern Gaza clashes, dubbing it a "black night" and accusing him of prioritizing political survival over troop safety as his coalition f...
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:29:00 ZTürkiye urges dialogue to halt deadly clashes in southern Syria
Türkiye's Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the Syrian government will swiftly resolve ongoing violence in the country's south through local dialogue, while prioritizing Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:42:54 ZTürkiye-Qatar humanitarian pact to amplify joint global relief
A bilateral agreement between Türkiye and Qatar aimed at enhancing cooperation in global humanitarian efforts came into effect Monday with its publication in Türkiye’s Official Gazette following ratification by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:57:09 ZNvidia says it will resume sales of 'H20' AI chips to China
U.S. tech giant Nvidia said on Tuesday it will resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, after Washington pledged to remove licensing curbs that had put a stop to exports.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:36:04 ZEU lauds Armenia's drive for South Caucasus stability, peace with neighbors
The European Union on Monday praised Armenia’s efforts to foster stability in the South Caucasus, including its push for normalization with Türkiye and a landmark peace deal with Azerbaijan.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:31:41 ZIstanbul sees largest internal migration flow in Türkiye: TÜİK
Istanbul once again topped the list of provinces receiving the most internal migrants in Türkiye last year, the figures released by the country’s official statistics office have indicated.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:49 ZTurkish wheelchair athlete eyes Grand Slam glory at Wimbledon
After a groundbreaking Wimbledon run that saw him become the first Turkish wheelchair tennis player to reach the semi-finals, the 23-year-old Turkish athlete Ahmet Kaplan vows to win a Grand Slam title and inspire the next generation of athletes with...
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:49:00 ZErdoğan urges broad support amid PKK disarmament
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on July 13 called on all political parties to support his government’s "terror-free Türkiye" initiative, following a symbolic weapons-burning ceremony by a group of PKK members in northern Iraq.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:25:36 ZDEM Party set to brief MHP, CHP on peace initiative
A Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) delegation that has been in contact with jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan as part of a government-backed peace initiative is set to visit the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) on July 16 and the ma...
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:26:00 ZTwo more juveniles indicted in killing of Minguzzi
An indictment has been issued against two more juveniles in the case of 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, who died in a seemingly unprovoked knife attack in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district on Jan. 24.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:23:01 ZSuspended mayor gets release decision in terror case, remains behind bars
An Istanbul court on July 14 ordered the release of the suspended mayor of the Esenyurt district, Ahmet Özer, over his alleged terrorism ties, but he remains jailed due to a separate corruption investigation.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:42 ZByzantine-era graves unearthed in Heraclea
Excavations in the ancient city of Heraclea near the southwestern town of Milas have uncovered many Byzantine-era graves of children and adults, as well as burial goods, archaeologists have announced.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:15:08 ZYörük cuisine in resorts
Many years ago, tourism in Türkiye centered around cultural tours of the country. Tours typically began in Istanbul, exploring key sites on the historic peninsula, particularly the iconic trio of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, be...
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:34 ZProject launched to track flamingo chicks
Thousands of flamingo chicks hatching on a man-made breeding island at İzmir Bird Paradise will be tracked via leg bands as part of a scientific monitoring initiative to understand their life cycles and migratory patterns.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:39:45 ZChinese economy expanded by 5.2 percent in second quarter
China's economy slowed in the last quarter as President Donald Trump’s trade war escalated, but it still expanded at a robust 5.2 percent pace, the government said Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:41:56 ZPentagon awards contracts to xAI, Google and OpenAI
The Pentagon has announced contracts with multiple leading U.S. artificial intelligence firms including Elon Musk's xAI, which has faced intense scrutiny in recent days over anti-Semitic posts by its Grok chatbot.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:47:41 ZTürkiye, Oman sign MoU on energy cooperation
Türkiye and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen energy cooperation between the two countries, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has said during a visit to Muscat.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:21:00 ZZelensky talks air defense in 'productive' meeting with US envoy
U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Kiev on Monday for defense talks with senior leadership after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new Patriot air defense systems supplies to Ukraine.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:37:32 ZIsrael blames ‘error’ as strike kills children awaiting water
Ten people, many of them children, were killed in a strike at a water distribution site in central Gaza on July 13, with the Israeli military saying that it was the result of a “technical error” with a munition.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:41:04 ZIran vows response to possible UN sanctions
Iran will respond if United Nations sanctions are reimposed over Tehran’s nuclear program, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said on July 14, though he did not specify what steps Tehran might take.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:25 Z‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening
In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates on July 13.
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...