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TURKEY Cutting Turkey from F-35 program to damage ties: Foreign Ministry

Cutting Turkey from F-35 program to damage ties: Foreign Ministry
TURKEY Turkish consulate employee to be laid to rest

Turkish consulate employee to be laid to rest

TURKEY Turkish defense chief inspects troops on Syria border

Turkish defense chief inspects troops on Syria border

TURKEY Turkish, German top diplomats discuss E Mediterranean

Turkish, German top diplomats discuss E Mediterranean

TURKEY 16 migrants die in vehicle crash in eastern Turkey

16 migrants die in vehicle crash in eastern Turkey
TURKEY Turkeys northwest struggles with flash flood

Turkey's northwest struggles with flash flood
TURKEY Antalya to impose fines on motorcyclists not using helmets

Antalya to impose fines on motorcyclists not using helmets
Gold coin for completing pizza challenge

Gold coin for completing pizza challenge

A pizzeria in İzmir has been challenging its customers to finish a menu consisting of a 60-centimeter diameter pizza.
TURKEY Mulberry molasses from tree to kitchen

Mulberry molasses from tree to kitchen
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New Turkish police chief appointed

New Turkish police chief appointed

Turkey has appointed the governor of Şırnak province as the head of the country's Security General Directorate.
Doctors remove brain tissue from toddlers head

Doctors remove brain tissue from toddler's head

A Turkish couple expressed joy on July 17 after doctors successfully removed 1.25 kilograms of neural tissue from their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter's head.
Turkey performs free eye surgeries for nomads in Kenya

Turkey performs free eye surgeries for nomads in Kenya

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on July 17 performed free eye surgeries for poor communities in Kenya's northern town of Garissa.
Assailants desecrate mosque in western Germany

Assailants desecrate mosque in western Germany

Unidentified assailants desecrated a mosque in Munster, western Germany late on July 16.
TURKEY Endangered vulture moved to Serbia

Endangered vulture moved to Serbia
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EU is becoming irrelevant in Cyprus YUSUF KANLI
EU is becoming irrelevant in Cyprus
Some patently good news ERSU ABLAK
Some patently good news
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ARTS & LIFE Sagalassos’ intriguing history draws tourists

Sagalassos’ intriguing history draws tourists
Eximbank financing rises to $21.4 billion in first half ECONOMY

Eximbank financing rises to $21.4 billion in first half
Short-term foreign debt stock at $120.4B ECONOMY

Short-term foreign debt stock at $120.4B
Turkey, 3 more countries seek cooperation in technology ECONOMY

Turkey, 3 more countries seek cooperation in technology
US replacing troops in Syria with mercenaries: Russia WORLD

US replacing troops in Syria with mercenaries: Russia
Trump fires up base as impeachment bid blocked in Congress WORLD

Trump fires up base as impeachment bid blocked in Congress

Suspected arson in Japan anime studio leaves up to 23 dead WORLD

Suspected arson in Japan anime studio leaves up to 23 dead
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  1. Cutting Turkey from F-35 program to damage ties: Foreign Ministry

    Cutting Turkey from F-35 program to damage ties: Foreign Ministry

  2. Turkish, German top diplomats discuss E Mediterranean

    Turkish, German top diplomats discuss E Mediterranean

  3. Russia slams European sanctions against Turkey

    Russia slams European sanctions against Turkey

  4. US replacing troops in Syria with mercenaries: Russia

    US replacing troops in Syria with mercenaries: Russia

  5. Turkish consulate employee to be laid to rest

    Turkish consulate employee to be laid to rest
Weiwei awarded 230k euro in damages ARTS & LIFE

Weiwei awarded 230k euro in damages

A Danish court July 17 ordered a Volkswagen dealer to pay Chinese artist Ai Weiwei more than 230,000 euros in damages for using one of the artist's works in an ad without authorization.
ARTS & LIFE Jackson, 50 Cent line up for Saudi concert after Minaj cancels

Jackson, 50 Cent line up for Saudi concert after Minaj cancels
ARTS & LIFE Orhan Veli becomes 2nd most read poet

Orhan Veli becomes 2nd most read poet
PHOTO Turkish superstitions that will surprise you

Turkish superstitions that will surprise you
Tutankhamun golden coffin under restoration for the first time ARTS & LIFE

Tutankhamun golden coffin under restoration for the first time
California exhibit paints Ed Hardy as artist, tattoo pioneer ARTS & LIFE

California exhibit paints Ed Hardy as artist, tattoo pioneer
Comic-Cons 50th edition to kick off ARTS & LIFE

Comic-Con's 50th edition to kick off
PHOTO 5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

5 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 country still holds many uncharted summer destinations waiting to be discovered. Click through for five hidden exotic paradises of Turkey you should visit, as compiled by İnci Hazal Özcan:

PHOTO Turkey, a scuba diving paradise

Turkey, a scuba diving paradise

Deep, calm and soothing waters, numerous ancient underwater cities, centenary old shipwrecks and vivid aquatic life make Turkey one of the best vacation spots for adventurous scuba divers. The Anatolian lands and its surrounding turquoise-hued seas are paradises for prominent divers. Click through for four diving sites in Turkey that you definitely should not miss, compiled by İnci Hazal Özcan:

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...