Turkey

Eco-Innovation

This famous football club has saved €400,000 from its solar roof

The Turkish titan won a Guinness World Record after installing thousands of solar panels on its stadium roof, and is now reaping the rewards.

03/10/2022

Money

Inflation in Turkey tops 83% as Erdogan vows more rate cuts

While most Western countries are in the process of raising interest rates to keep inflation in check, Turkey is doing the exact opposite.

03/10/2022

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Turkish police officer killed in suspected Kurdish militant attack

Two women are believed to have opened fire on Turkish police before detonating explosive devices.

27/09/2022

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Be our voice: Iranians in Istanbul join protests abroad

Iranians living in Istanbul gathered in front of the Iranian consulate to protest against police violence.

26/09/2022

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Two dead after helicopter crashes en route to Turkish wildfire

The aircraft was travelling to tackle a forest fire near the resort town of Marmaris.

21/09/2022

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Thousands march in anti-LGBT demonstration in Istanbul

An advert for the anti-LGBT march was also shown on television after gaining the approval of the country’s broadcasting council, which deemed it a "public interest".

19/09/2022

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Turkey's tourism industry struggles as Russian visitors face sanctions

The Mediterranean country's economy relies heavily on foreign visitors, with 2.2 million Russian tourists entering the country in the first seven months of 2022.

16/09/2022

Experiences

This 32 hour train journey lets you see the sights and party on board

Considered one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, this 32 hour trip through eastern Türkiye is all about enjoying the journey.

14/09/2022

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Turkish pop star faces prison for 'inciting hatred' over religion joke

The 46-year-old Gülşen -- often labelled as Turkish Madonna -- made the allegedly hateful quip on stage in April, but the video of the incident only became popular on social media in recent months.

03/09/2022

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Adviser to Turkish President Erdogan resigns over corruption claims

A series of corruption allegations by a fugitive mafia boss has prompted Turkish opposition parties to call for an investigation.

01/09/2022

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Turkey: opening of a 3D universe centre in Antalya

A 3D virtual universe centre in Antalya has started welcoming its visitors

28/08/2022

Culture news

Turkish pop star Gülşen arrested over joke about religious schools

The singer-songwriter has apologised for causing offence but says her comments were seized on by people who want to polarise Turkey.

26/08/2022

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Turkey's Erdogan vows Palestine support amid reconciling with Israel

Erdogan's Palestinian counterpart did not comment directly on the rapprochement between Turkey and Israel but thanked Ankara for its "unwavering" support to the Palestinians.

23/08/2022

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At least 35 people killed in separate road crashes in Turkey

Officials have confirmed that some emergency workers were among the dead.

21/08/2022

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UN chief says Ukraine grain shipments offer 'hope' during Turkey visit

Some 25 ships have carried over 600,000 tons of grain since a deal was brokered between Ukraine and Russia in late July.

20/08/2022

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Turkey lowers interest rates as inflation hits 80 percent

In a statement following a monetary policy committee meeting, the country's national bank said it decided to reduce the policy rate from 14% to 13%.

18/08/2022

Destinations

Discover Istanbul’s secret beaches to escape the crowds

Istanbul has more than 85 swimming spots close to the city centre.

12/08/2022

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Fire broke out at the Greek Balıklı Hospital in Istanbul

A fire broke out at Balıklı Rum Hospital in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul for an as yet undetermined reason.

04/08/2022

Travel News

Istanbul is booming with tourists in 2022, government reports

Foreign arrivals in the Turkish city have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

03/08/2022

Design

Istanbul's Basilica Cistern is open to the public once more

Istanbul’s ancient underground water chamber, located under the popular Turkish city, reopens to the public with an umissable light and sound show.

01/08/2022

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German FM offers praise and criticism on visit to Greece and Turkey

Annalena Baerbock has been meeting with her counterparts in Athens and Ankara over the weekend to discuss migrants, border security and a Mediterranean island spat.

31/07/2022

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This exhausted Euphrates tortoise was brought back to life

This exhausted Euphrates tortoise was brought back to life with the efforts of the teams.

27/07/2022

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Ukraine and Russia sign vital grain export deal in Istanbul

The deal took place amid soaring food prices and growing concerns over worldwide food shortage and famine as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.

21/07/2022

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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of vandalising famous Jewish cemetery

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu has described the incident as a "heinous attack".

15/07/2022

Culture news

Call to prayer competition searches for Turkey's best religious voice

At the Grand mosque in Turkey's Edirne region, muezzins (call to prayer singers) compete to be crowned the countries most melodic voice. But what does it take to master this art form?

15/07/2022

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UN cautious over Ukraine claim that end to grain blockade is close

Military officials from the two countries are holding their first face-to-face meetings for months in Istanbul, to discuss a UN plan to export grain and ease global shortages.

13/07/2022