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TURKEY Erdoğan vows against more coups, tells Istanbul voters to ‘give a lesson’ to CHP

Erdoğan vows against more coups, tells Istanbul voters to ‘give a lesson’ to CHP

TURKEY Soldier killed in YPG attack in northwestern Syria

Soldier killed in YPG attack in northwestern Syria

WORLD Greek Cyprus elects first Turkish Cypriot as member of European Parliament

Greek Cyprus elects first Turkish Cypriot as member of European Parliament
WORLD Europe at crossroads as far-right, Greens make gains in vote

Europe at crossroads as far-right, Greens make gains in vote
TURKEY Efforts to protect biodiversity in Turkey still insufficient: NGO official

Efforts to protect biodiversity in Turkey still insufficient: NGO official

TURKEY African heat wave hits Turkey

African heat wave hits Turkey
Istanbul’s ferry can be a musical experience

Istanbul’s ferry can be a musical experience

The ferry trip between Istanbul’s European and Asian sides gives passengers unforgettable views.
ARTS & LIFE Statues on Mount Nemrut await visitors

Statues on Mount Nemrut await visitors
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Turkey, Cuba to cooperate in vaccine production

Turkey, Cuba to cooperate in vaccine production

Turkey and Cuba agreed to establish a study group to work on various vaccines, including for cancer, and medical drugs.
‘100 mln liras to be paid to late footballer’s family’

‘100 mln liras to be paid to late footballer’s family’

The total compensation which will be paid to the family of the late Czech footballer Josef Sural who died in a traffic accident in central Turkey in April is expected to be around 100 million Turkish Liras ($16.5 million), Hürriyet columnist Noyan Doğan has said, basing the number on expert reports.
1,207 trees to be cut down for dormitory construction

1,207 trees to be cut down for dormitory construction

Some 1,207 poplar trees will be cut down for a new dormitory construction at Ankara’s Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ), according to a written statement by the university’s presidency.
Temperament test proposed for interned dogs

Temperament test proposed for interned dogs

Dogs assumed to be posing danger to the public should be tested for their mood before an internment decision, according to a proposal put forward in a parliament commission.
ARTS & LIFE Operas and ballets boosted attendance

Operas and ballets boosted attendance
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Why are Turkish journalists being targeted now SERKAN DEMİRTAŞ
Why are Turkish journalists being targeted now?
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SPORTS Curtain falls on Turkish Super League

Curtain falls on Turkish Super League
Central Bank increases reserve requirement ratios for FX ECONOMY

Central Bank increases reserve requirement ratios for FX
Locally-made electric car to hit the roads in 2022 ECONOMY

Locally-made electric car to hit the roads in 2022
World Bank approves $560 mln loan for sustainable cities ECONOMY

World Bank approves $560 mln loan for sustainable cities
France to press Iraq for 3 French ISIL members WORLD

France to press Iraq for 3 French ISIL members

Qatar invited by S Arabia to talks over Iran tensions WORLD

Qatar invited by S Arabia to talks over Iran tensions

Greek PM says will call snap elections after June 2 WORLD

Greek PM says will call snap elections after June 2

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  1. Erdoğan vows against more coups, tells Istanbul voters to ‘give a lesson’ to CHP

    Erdoğan vows against more coups, tells Istanbul voters to ‘give a lesson’ to CHP

  2. Greek Cyprus elects first Turkish Cypriot as member of European Parliament

    Greek Cyprus elects first Turkish Cypriot as member of European Parliament

  3. Why are Turkish journalists being targeted now?

    Why are Turkish journalists being targeted now?

  4. 5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

    5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

  5. The issue of schools between Turkey and France

    The issue of schools between Turkey and France
Historic Galatasaray University restored ARTS & LIFE

Historic Galatasaray University restored

The restoration of the 149-year-old Galatasaray University building has been completed after a fire burned down the historic establishment in 2013.
ARTS & LIFE Bill to protect Cappadocia ratified

Bill to protect Cappadocia ratified
PHOTO 5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey
TURKEY Patara Lighthouse to come to surface

Patara Lighthouse to come to surface
Turkish farmer finds 5,000-year-old artifacts on field ARTS & LIFE

Turkish farmer finds 5,000-year-old artifacts on field
Opera singers prepare like athletes ARTS & LIFE

Opera singers prepare like athletes
Ara Güler photos in Paris ARTS & LIFE

Ara Güler photos in Paris
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
Turkish-style Halloween: The night of Bocuk PHOTO

Turkish-style Halloween: The night of Bocuk
Turkey’s top taxpayers announced by state, surprising some people PHOTO

Turkey’s top taxpayers announced by state, surprising some people
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
Turkey’s most peaceful village: Ildırı PHOTO

Turkey’s most peaceful village: Ildırı
World’s top 20 healthiest cities list has one Turkish town PHOTO

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

World’s weirdest museums list includes one Turkish venue
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...