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TURKEY I believe UN will look into death of Morsi: Erdoğan

I believe UN will look into death of Morsi: Erdoğan

TURKEY Turkey urges adherence to UN reports recommendations on Khashoggi murder

Turkey urges adherence to UN report's recommendations on Khashoggi murder
TURKEY Turkish Cyprus decides to reopen disputed Varosha to tourism

Turkish Cyprus decides to reopen disputed Varosha to tourism
TURKEY 415,000 Syrian babies born in Turkey since 2011: Ministry

415,000 Syrian babies born in Turkey since 2011: Ministry
ARTS & LIFE Hittites city to become open-air museum

Hittites city to become open-air museum

Bozcaada reunites with its millennial windmills

Bozcaada reunites with its millennial windmills

The windmills of Bozcaada, which collapsed under the ravages of time, have been restored.
ARTS & LIFE Troy candidate for museum of the year award

Troy candidate for museum of the year award

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Flood kills 7 in Black Sea region

Flood kills 7 in Black Sea region

At least seven people died after a flash flood swept away Trabzon, a Black Sea province in northern Turkey.
UN holds briefing in Turkey on fighting desertification

UN holds briefing in Turkey on fighting desertification

A U.N. official for combatting desertification on June 18 held a briefing for various foreign mission officials in Turkey’s capital Ankara ahead of an upcoming climate conference set to be held in India.

Cyclists of Turkish-Afghan Friendship tour return home

Cyclists of Turkish-Afghan Friendship tour return home

A hero's welcome was given to a group of Afghan cyclists in the capital Kabul, as they returned on June 19 after pedaling all the way to Turkey on the historical Lapis Lazuli corridor.
Police seize over 100 kg of heroin in Van

Police seize over 100 kg of heroin in Van

Turkish police seized on June 19 some 103.2 kilograms of heroin in the eastern province of Van.

TURKEY Couple ‘not lost in translation’

Couple ‘not lost in translation’
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Will North Cyprus open Varosha to settlement YUSUF KANLI
Will North Cyprus open Varosha to settlement?
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ARTS & LIFE German chamber plays in Ephesus

German chamber plays in Ephesus
Consumer confidence up 4.3% in June ECONOMY

Consumer confidence up 4.3% in June

Turkish private sector external debt falls ECONOMY

Turkish private sector external debt falls
Turkish Petroleum uses 3D seismic focus in Med ECONOMY

Turkish Petroleum uses 3D seismic focus in Med
Iran says has shot down US drone over its territory: state TV WORLD

Iran says has shot down US drone over its territory: state TV
Xi visits North Korea to meet Kim ahead of Trump talks WORLD

Xi visits North Korea to meet Kim ahead of Trump talks
Convicted: the US sex cult leader who attracted the rich and famous WORLD

Convicted: the US sex cult leader who attracted the rich and famous

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  1. Turkish Cyprus decides to reopen disputed Varosha to tourism

    Turkish Cyprus decides to reopen disputed Varosha to tourism

  2. Morsi was murdered: President Erdoğan

    Morsi was murdered: President Erdoğan

  3. Istanbul Airport tests automated passport control

    Istanbul Airport tests automated passport control

  4. Will North Cyprus open Varosha to settlement?

    Will North Cyprus open Varosha to settlement?

  5. Turkey vows to protect Turkish Cypriots' rights in E Med

    Turkey vows to protect Turkish Cypriots' rights in E Med
Best spots for a culture trip in SE Turkey PHOTO

Best spots for a culture trip in SE Turkey

Over thousands of years of deep-rooted history, a multicultural society structure and cultural treasures have made Turkey an unprecedented holiday destination for history lovers. Ancient cities that gave birth to the first states, the first traces of agriculture and civilization along with archaic monasteries, enormous sculptures, mystical cave houses and historic chapels of southeastern Turkey welcome those yearning for a trip back in time to antiquity. Click through for the nine best spots for an adventurous trip through time in Turkey, as compiled by İnci Hazal Özcan:
TURKEY First diving takes place in scuttled plane

First diving takes place in scuttled plane
PHOTO 5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey
PHOTO Turkey, a scuba diving paradise

Turkey, a scuba diving paradise
Door to legendary Berlin techno club gets museum digs ARTS & LIFE

Door to legendary Berlin techno club gets museum digs   
Beykoz Kundura: New artistic destination for summer ARTS & LIFE

Beykoz Kundura: New artistic destination for summer
Yesterday comedy movie gets Beatles seal of approval ARTS & LIFE

'Yesterday' comedy movie gets Beatles' seal of approval
PHOTO 9 surprising facts about Turkish coffee

9 surprising facts about Turkish coffee

Dating back to the 15th century, Turkish coffee is more than a cup of beverage for the Turks. It is a symbol of friendship, a tool for fortune telling and an excuse for chit chatting. A cup of coffee is remembered for forty years, an old Turkish apothegm says. Click though for 9 interesting facts about Turkish coffee that you probably don’t know, compiled by İnci Hazal Özcan:
PHOTO 16 underrated UNESCO sites in Turkey

16 underrated UNESCO sites 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, prepared by İnci Hazal Özcan, including the 16 UNESCO sites in Turkey that you should --but probably did not-- see. (Photos: Alamy)
PHOTO 11 prominent Turkish painters of 20th century

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 from Abdulhamid II’s tyrannical reign. Click through for 16 ingenious Turkish painters of the 20th century you should now about, as compiled by İnci Hazal Özcan:
PHOTO Top 10 new restaurants in Turkey for 2019

Top 10 new restaurants in Turkey for 2019

New restaurants have popped up in Turkey’s three largest cities ahead of the 2019 season. The Hürriyet jury, composed of professional gourmets, travelers and food enthusiast journalists, has selected the top 10 new restaurants. Click through for the full list...
PHOTO Most underrated artifacts in Turkish museums

Most underrated artifacts in Turkish museums

From Asia to Europe, Turkey has been the host to many ancient civilizations for thousands of years. With its affluent sources of ancient ruins, Turkey is in the forefront when it comes to historical artifacts. Some of them are not as well-known by tourists as they deserve, like the history’s first love poem and a Viking graffiti in one of the greatest buildings ever built. Click through for the top 11 overlooked historical artifacts in Turkey...
PHOTO Best Turkish movies ranked by Hürriyet jury

Best Turkish movies ranked by Hürriyet jury

Since its beginning in 1914 with Fuat Uzkınay’s proto-documentary titled “The Demolition of Ayastefanos Monument,” Turkish cinema has produced dozens of masterpieces in several genres. Hürriyet Sunday’s jury composed of prominent directors, actors and cinema critics has picked the best movies of Turkish cinema. Click through for the top 50...
PHOTO Top 10 soup restaurants in Turkey, ranked by jury

Top 10 soup restaurants in Turkey, ranked by jury

Turkish cuisine is one of the richest in the world when it comes to soups. Most Turks prefer to begin their lunches and dinners with soup, which is why you can find an incredible variety and depth in this culinary area. Click through for the top 10 soup restaurants across Turkey, selected by the Hürriyet jury of gourmets and food researchers...
PHOTO Top 25 Turkish TV series, according to Forbes

Top 25 Turkish TV series, according to Forbes

Forbes magazine has announced the top 25 highest grossing Turkish TV series of the year. Click through for the full list...
PHOTO Top 5 weekend activities in Istanbul

Top 5 weekend activities in Istanbul

Istanbul presents unique experiences for those who want to escape from the intense week day into the weekend in the world’s only intercontinental city. Click through for the top five suggestions from Hürriyet Travel:
PHOTO Turkey puts spy gadgets on display

Turkey puts spy gadgets on display
Japans anime industry in crisis ARTS & LIFE

Japan's anime industry in crisis
Worlds most costly painting on Saudi princes yacht ARTS & LIFE

World's most costly painting on Saudi prince's yacht    
Foreigners snap up Istanbul’s iconic waterfront mansions PHOTO

Foreigners snap up Istanbul’s iconic waterfront mansions
PHOTO Turkeys mesmerizing Eastern Express

Turkey's mesmerizing Eastern Express
PHOTO Top 10 museums in Istanbul

Top 10 museums in Istanbul

Being the capital of three empires, Istanbul hosts 82 different museums. The Hürriyet jury, composed of eminent historians, travelers and journalists, has picked the top 10 museums in Istanbul. Click through for the full list...
PHOTO Top 10 street food venues in Turkey ranked by jury

Top 10 street food venues in Turkey ranked by jury

Street food is one of the most delicious ways to get to know a country and its culture. Hürriyet’s Gastronomy Jury has ranked the best street food venues in Turkey. Click through for the best of the best...
PHOTO Top 9 things to do in Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands

Top 9 things to do in Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands

The Princes’ Islands in the Marmara Sea present a unique opportunity for a short escape from Istanbul. Our jury has picked nine awesome activities that you can do on the islands. Click through for the story in photos...
PHOTO Top 15 exciting things to do in Turkey

Top 15 exciting things to do in Turkey
Statues on top of Mount Nemrut await visitors ARTS & LIFE

Statues on top of Mount Nemrut await visitors
World’s weirdest museums list includes one Turkish venue PHOTO

World’s weirdest museums list includes one Turkish venue
World’s top 20 healthiest cities list has one Turkish town PHOTO

World’s top 20 healthiest cities list has one Turkish town
PHOTO Top 10 hamams in Turkey, ranked

Top 10 hamams in Turkey, ranked
PHOTO Top 10 waterfront restaurants in Turkey

Top 10 waterfront restaurants in Turkey

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 jury of experts.
PHOTO Music and dance festivals in Turkey: 2018-2019

Music and dance festivals in Turkey: 2018-2019

Music and dance lovers can find something interesting for themselves this year, whether they like jazz or rock, latin or folk and whether they go to western or eastern Turkey... Click through for the 2018-2019 calendar for music and dance festivals in Turkey...
PHOTO 22 unique experiences you can live in Turkey

22 unique experiences you can live in Turkey

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...
PHOTO Top 10 natural marvels in Turkey, ranked

Top 10 natural marvels in Turkey, ranked
Turkey’s top 50 female CEOs PHOTO

Turkey’s top 50 female CEOs
Turkish doctors become social media influencers PHOTO

Turkish doctors become social media influencers
Most popular Turkish pilot on social media PHOTO

Most popular Turkish pilot on social media
PHOTO Best restaurants in Istanbul, ranked

Best restaurants in Istanbul, ranked
PHOTO Top 10 boutique hotels in Turkey, selected by experts

Top 10 boutique hotels in Turkey, selected by experts

Daily Hürriyet’s travel supplement, Seyahat, has listed the top 10 boutique hotels in Turkey. Click through for the story in photos...
PHOTO Top 29 must-try Turkish street foods

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 gastronomy jury of daily Hürriyet...
PHOTO Top 20 museums in Turkey

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...
PHOTO Best gifts and souvenirs to buy from Turkey

Best gifts and souvenirs to buy from Turkey

Best souvenirs to buy from 30 places in Turkey
PHOTO 15 best hotels of Turkey in 2018

15 best hotels of Turkey in 2018

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.
PHOTO Top 9 places in Turkey for autumn holiday

Top 9 places in Turkey for autumn holiday

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...