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Tourism cooperation between Türkiye and Chile on the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The Chile Tourism Workshop and B2B Event, organized under the leadership of the Ankara Embassy, brought together the natural and cultural riches of Latin America with Turkish tourism professionals.

Turkey

Hot air balloon accidents in Turkey: 1 dead, 31 injured

The pilot of one of the balloons lost his life, 31 tourists were injured.

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Istanbul mayor boycotts court hearing in expert witness case

The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence.

Turkey

Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred

Özdağ is blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked.

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Culture news

TasteAtlas announces the world's best breakfast: Turkish breakfast tops the list

Turkish breakfast is not just a meal, but also a culture of meeting and sharing.

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Exploring Konya: where history, mysticism and tradition converge

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we travel to Konya to uncover its rich layers of history, Seljuk architecture, and the spiritual depth of the Mevlevi Dervish Sema ceremony.

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Livestock numbers rise as calm returns to Mount Mor in Turkey

Mount Mor, rising 3,800 metres near Turkey’s south-eastern border with Iran, is seeing a resurgence of pastoral life after years of security concerns.

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Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients

Thousands of colourful balloons were released into the sky over Gaziantep in a show of support for 5-year-old Elif Azra and other children fighting cancer.

Turkey

At least one dead after earthquake in Turkey felt across Greek islands

Travel agencies cautioned tourists to remain calm after a 5.8 quake struck around 23km north of Rhodes.

Art

Fahrelnissa Zeid's one-painting exhibition opened at Istanbul Airport

With its exhibition "Solo: Encountering Fahrelnissa Zeid," İGA Istanbul Airport focuses on a 1960 work by Zeid, one of the pioneers of Turkish painting.

Syria

US reopens ambassador's residence in bid to warm relations with Syria

Washington has yet to formally reopen its embassy in Syria, which closed in 2012 after protests the government of strongman President Bashar al-Assad was met with brutal crackdown, kickstarting the country’s civil war.

Travel News

This country is now fining air passengers who stand up too early

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.

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Ethnosport Festival opens in Istanbul with focus on family

The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival has opened at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, bringing together traditional sports and cultural activities from a wide range of countries.

Turkey

Turkey issues arrest warrants for 22 in Istanbul corruption probe

Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 22 people, targeting Istanbul's Metropolitan Municipality over alleged corruption. Mayor İmamoğlu denies wrongdoing.

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Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott

The false announcement comes amid a real call to boycott among Indians to boycott Turkey, following tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Lifestyle

Culture Road Festival Manisa: The New Manisa Museum opened its doors

The Turkish Cultural Route Festival kicked off with an art-filled start in Manisa, which it included on its route for the first time this year. The new Manisa Museum brought a contemporary breath of fresh air to the city's cultural heritage with its interactive structure and rich collection.

Europe News

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without truce, future meetings possible

The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."

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Turkey says it is monitoring after PKK announces disbandment

Media close to the government have reported that the PKK's disarmament process is expected to take three to four months, with weapons being collected at designated locations in northern Iraq under official supervision.

Lifestyle

Sound of Europe Festival in Türkiye for the fourth year in three cities

The European Union-supported festival encourages cultural interaction and artistic collaborations.

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Bursa: Silk, history, and the flavours of an Ottoman legacy

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we visit Bursa, a city of silk, Ottoman heritage, and rich culinary traditions, discovering its historic markets, charming villages, and the famous İskender Kebab.