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TURKEY US arming YPG ‘created a nightmare’ for Turkey: Senator

US arming YPG ‘created a nightmare’ for Turkey: Senator
TURKEY Over 53,000 Syrians to vote in Turkeys elections: Minister

Over 53,000 Syrians to vote in Turkey's elections: Minister
ARTS & LIFE Ban on Turkish dramas in the Gulf backfires: Researcher

Ban on Turkish dramas in the Gulf backfires: Researcher
TURKEY Turkey in ‘multisided effort’ to push YPG out of Manbij: Spokesperson

Turkey in ‘multisided effort’ to push YPG out of Manbij: Spokesperson
TURKEY Turkey, US should set up action base in Syria: Ex-CIA chief Panetta

Turkey, US should set up action base in Syria: Ex-CIA chief Panetta
WORLD Al-Nusra occupies 70 percent of Idlib: Russian FM

Al-Nusra occupies 70 percent of Idlib: Russian FM
TURKEY Turkey-US discussions will reveal views on safe zone: Turkish FM

Turkey-US discussions will reveal views on safe zone: Turkish FM
ECONOMY Turkish Central Bank agrees to early profit distribution

Turkish Central Bank agrees to early profit distribution
TURKEY Treasure hunters seriously injured in accidental blast

Treasure hunters seriously injured in accidental blast
High school student hacks national school system

High school student hacks national school system

A high school student in the southeastern Turkish province of Diyarbakır has been detained for hacking into the national school system to change their grades.
ARTS & LIFE Ice cream should not be licked, expert says

Ice cream should not be licked, 'expert' says
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More than 2,400 militants neutralized over last year

More than 2,400 militants 'neutralized' over last year

The Turkish military has "neutralized" over 2,400 militants since the beginning of 2018, the Defense Ministry said on Jan. 19.

Turkey urges Greece to extradite FETÖ members

Turkey urges Greece to extradite FETÖ members

Turkey wants the extradition of terrorists from the group behind a deadly coup attempt, the country’s justice minister said on Jan. 18.

Deported Dutch journo sacked from newspaper

Deported Dutch journo sacked from newspaper

A Dutch journalist, who was deported by Turkey, was fired from her newspaper on Jan. 18.

UN chief backs Turkeys legitimate security concerns

UN chief backs Turkey's legitimate security concerns

Turkey has justifiable security interests in northeastern Syria, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Jan. 18 amid calls for a buffer zone the area.

TURKEY Court says bathing vessel was weaponized

Court says bathing vessel was weaponized
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Foreign envoys puzzled by local election practices in Turkey SERKAN DEMİRTAŞ
Foreign envoys puzzled by local election practices in Turkey
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SPORTS Europes biggest esports venue to open

Europe's biggest esports venue to open
New company launches in Turkey up 17 pct in 2018 ECONOMY

New company launches in Turkey up 17 pct in 2018
Palmet in talks for EWE energy assets after SOCAR drops out ECONOMY

Palmet in talks for EWE energy assets after SOCAR drops out
Turkeys international investment position improves in November ECONOMY

Turkey's international investment position improves in November
Senator Graham hopes Trump will slow US Syria withdrawal WORLD

Senator Graham hopes Trump will slow US Syria withdrawal
Mexican pipeline blast kills at least 21 WORLD

Mexican pipeline blast kills at least 21
Trump grounds House speaker, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown WORLD

Trump grounds House speaker, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown
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  1. Ice cream should not be licked, Turkish municipality advises women in etiquette course

    Ice cream should not be licked, Turkish municipality advises women in etiquette course

  2. Grotesque villas in Turkey’s west back on market after official permission

    Grotesque villas in Turkey’s west back on market after official permission

  3. Turkey in ‘multisided effort’ to push YPG out of Manbij: Spokesperson

    Turkey in ‘multisided effort’ to push YPG out of Manbij: Spokesperson

  4. Ban on Turkish dramas in the Gulf backfires: Researcher

    Ban on Turkish dramas in the Gulf backfires: Researcher

  5. Al-Nusra occupies 70 percent of Idlib: Russian FM

    Al-Nusra occupies 70 percent of Idlib: Russian FM
2,200 year-old theater tickets unearthed ARTS & LIFE

2,200 year-old theater tickets unearthed

West Theater in Laodikeia Antique City, in Denizli, revealed it had a seating arrangement system with tickets 2,200 years ago as in today's theater.
ARTS & LIFE Muslim slave’s memoirs online in US

Muslim slave’s memoirs online in US
PHOTO Turkey’s top 6 ski resorts

Turkey’s top 6 ski resorts

ECONOMY FC Barcelona sues Turkish firm

FC Barcelona sues Turkish firm
Grotesque villas in Turkey’s west back on market after official permission PHOTO

Grotesque villas in Turkey’s west back on market after official permission
Record number of tourists from Netherlands expected ECONOMY

Record number of tourists from Netherlands expected
Hair salon in Istanbul ‘illegal abortion clinic operated by Syrians TURKEY

Hair salon in Istanbul ‘illegal abortion clinic operated by Syrians'
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 Top 10 archaeological discoveries of the year

Top 10 archaeological discoveries of the year

Nearly 350 archaeological excavations were carried out in 2018 in Turkey. The Culture and Tourism Ministry allocated 26 million Turkish Liras for the excavations. Nearly 50 rescue excavations are still continuing in the country. Click through for this year’s top 10 discoveries, ranked by Hürriyet's archaelogy reporter Ömer Erbil...
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
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
Priceless Croesus Treasures exhibited in Turkeys west PHOTO

Priceless 'Croesus Treasures' exhibited in Turkey's west
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...