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TURKEY Turkish, US top defense officials discuss F-35, Syria

Turkish, US top defense officials discuss F-35, Syria
TURKEY S-400 purchase matter of existence for Turkey: Nationalist party leader

S-400 purchase matter of existence for Turkey: Nationalist party leader
TURKEY Russian arms exporter: S-400s delivery measures to Turkey completed

Russian arms exporter: S-400s delivery measures to Turkey completed
WORLD G-20 summit to focus on Mideast, trade wars

G-20 summit to focus on Mideast, trade wars
TURKEY New military service law approved

New military service law approved
TURKEY 10 migrants in NW Turkey die in vehicle crash

10 migrants in NW Turkey die in vehicle crash
TURKEY Turkish cab fares one of cheapest in world

Turkish cab fares one of cheapest in world
Road to ancient stadium comes to light

Road to ancient stadium comes to light

A site on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list since 2013, the ancient city of Laodicea’s stadium will be easier to access.
TURKEY Security guard steals 4.8 mln euros

Security guard steals 4.8 mln euros
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Court rules Kavala stay in jail in Gezi Park trial

Court rules Kavala stay in jail in Gezi Park trial

Istanbul court on June 25 ruled that Osman Kavala, a businessman, to remain in custody in Gezi Park trial, according to judicial sources.

47 get aggravated life sentence in FETÖ military academy case

47 get aggravated life sentence in FETÖ military academy case

A Turkish court on June 26 convicted 47 defendants with aggravated life terms for the incidents that took place in a military academy during the July 15 defeated coup in Turkey, according to a judicial source.

Enterprise closed over ‘disrespect toward women’

Enterprise closed over ‘disrespect toward women’

The municipality of Akpınar in the Central Anatolian province of Kırşehir has ordered the closure of an enterprise for 15 days due to “disrespect shown toward women.”
Forest fire consumes 25 acres of land in NW Turkey

Forest fire consumes 25 acres of land in NW Turkey

A forest fire destroyed almost 10 hectares (nearly 25 acres) of land in Turkey's northwest.
ARTS & LIFE Turkeys theatre audience surges

Turkey's theatre audience surges
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Greek Cypriots must wake up YUSUF KANLI
Greek Cypriots must wake up
Keep on working and expanding ERSU ABLAK
Keep on working and expanding
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ARTS & LIFE Mark Eliyahu performs in Istanbul

Mark Eliyahu performs in Istanbul
Local carmaker TEMSA seals $57 million deal in Romania ECONOMY

Local carmaker TEMSA seals $57 million deal in Romania
Yacht tourism experiencing a good year: Tourism players ECONOMY

Yacht tourism experiencing a good year: Tourism players
Turkey presses Hungary on lifting transport quotas TURKEY

Turkey presses Hungary on lifting transport quotas
UK F-35 fighters fly missions from Cyprus over Syria, Iraq WORLD

UK F-35 fighters fly missions from Cyprus over Syria, Iraq
US border agency head leaving amid child detentions outcry WORLD

US border agency head leaving amid child detentions outcry
Russia will respond to any NATO steps over missiles, says minister TURKEY

Russia will respond to any NATO steps over missiles, says minister
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  1. Turkish, US top defense officials discuss F-35, Syria

    Turkish, US top defense officials discuss F-35, Syria

  2. Russian arms exporter: S-400s delivery measures to Turkey completed

    Russian arms exporter: S-400s delivery measures to Turkey completed

  3. Greek Cypriots must wake up

    Greek Cypriots must wake up

  4. S-400 purchase matter of existence for Turkey: Nationalist party leader

    S-400 purchase matter of existence for Turkey: Nationalist party leader

  5. New military service law approved

    New military service law approved
Top 10 sites for camping in Turkey PHOTO

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, including the best ten camping sites in Turkey that you should know about:
PHOTO Best spots for a culture trip in SE Turkey

Best spots for a culture trip in SE Turkey
PHOTO 5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

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

Turkey, a scuba diving paradise
Marvel re-releases Avengers as box office record looms ARTS & LIFE

Marvel re-releases 'Avengers' as box office record looms
Naomi Campbell says racial diversity in fashion should not be just a trend ARTS & LIFE

Naomi Campbell says racial diversity in fashion should not be just a trend
Rwandas rhino population grows ARTS & LIFE

Rwanda's rhino population grows
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
French restaurant crowned worlds best ARTS & LIFE

French restaurant crowned world's best          
Caravaggio painting sold to mystery foreign buyer ARTS & LIFE

Caravaggio painting sold to mystery foreign buyer
Marvel re-releases Avengers as box office record looms ARTS & LIFE

Marvel re-releases 'Avengers' as box office record looms
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...