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TURKEY Turkey slams Trumps Golan Heights tweet

Turkey slams Trump's Golan Heights tweet
TURKEY Erdoğan urges fight against Islamophobia

Erdoğan urges fight against Islamophobia
WORLD OIC calls on UN to declare March 15 as solidarity day against Islamophobia

OIC calls on UN to declare March 15 as solidarity day against Islamophobia
WORLD New Zealand mourns with prayers, silence

New Zealand mourns with prayers, silence
TURKEY Pitting people against each other to win elections not right: CHP head

Pitting people against each other to win elections not right: CHP head

WORLD Turks in Germany demand action against racism

Turks in Germany demand action against racism
NATO deletes photo of Turkish divers with flag

NATO deletes photo of Turkish divers with flag

Photos of Turkish divers holding a flag under the sea in Greek island Crete’s Souda Bay have stirred reaction in Greece.
PHOTO Lazy stork steals brushwood from nests

Lazy stork steals brushwood from nests
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Istanbul Airport served 300,000 passengers

Istanbul Airport served 300,000 passengers

The mega Istanbul Airport has served a total of 372,118 passengers as of March 18, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Cahit Turan has said.

Dozens detained in FETÖ probe in judiciary

Dozens detained in FETÖ probe in judiciary

Turkish security forces detained 60 suspects on March 22 for their alleged links to FETÖ, the group behind the defeated coup in 2016 in Turkey.

Turkey becomes go-to destination of for foreigners seeking IVF treatment

Turkey becomes go-to destination of for foreigners seeking IVF treatment

Turkey has become a popular destination for foreigners pursuing in vitro fertilization treatment (IVF) with its successful clinics and cheap prices, according to a professor of gynecology and obstetrics.
20-year-old Turkish man rescues three people from Berlin fire

20-year-old Turkish man rescues three people from Berlin fire

A 20-year-old Turkish man, Burak Kadir Onay, has rescued three people from a deadly fire in the Neukölnn district of Germany’s capital of Berlin.
ECONOMY Nearly half of EU covered by forests

Nearly half of EU covered by forests
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Christchurch massacre and the spirit of Gallipoli BORA BAYRAKTAR
Christchurch massacre and the spirit of Gallipoli
Does social media fail us ERSU ABLAK
Does social media fail us?
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PHOTO Istanbul’s earliest photos on display

Istanbul’s earliest photos on display
Newly established companies across Turkey decrease in February ECONOMY

Newly established companies across Turkey decrease in February
TurkStream gas deliveries to Hungary to begin late 2021 ECONOMY

TurkStream gas deliveries to Hungary to begin late 2021

Global box office had record 2018, earning $96.8 bn ARTS & LIFE

Global box office had record 2018, earning $96.8 bn
Dozens dead as ferry sinks in north Iraq WORLD

Dozens dead as ferry sinks in north Iraq
US ‘warns of consequences after Venezuela detains Guaido top aide WORLD

US ‘warns of 'consequences' after Venezuela detains Guaido top aide
EU leaders give Britain ‘last chance’ for orderly Brexit WORLD

EU leaders give Britain ‘last chance’ for orderly Brexit
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  1. NATO deletes photo of Turkish divers unfurling flag in Greek waters

    NATO deletes photo of Turkish divers unfurling flag in Greek waters

  2. Turkey slams Trump's Golan Heights tweet

    Turkey slams Trump's Golan Heights tweet

  3. Islamophobia and Turkish-Armenian controversy: Analysis

    Islamophobia and Turkish-Armenian controversy: Analysis

  4. OIC calls on UN to declare March 15 as solidarity day against Islamophobia

    OIC calls on UN to declare March 15 as solidarity day against Islamophobia

  5. Istanbul Airport served at least 300,000 passengers since opening

    Istanbul Airport served at least 300,000 passengers since opening
Int’l ballet festival in Gaziantep ARTS & LIFE

Int’l ballet festival in Gaziantep

The State Opera and Ballet (DOB) will organize the 2nd International Gaziantep Opera and Ballet Festival in the southeastern province of Gaziantep.
ARTS & LIFE Mamut Art Project to showcase 500 works

Mamut Art Project to showcase 500 works
ARTS & LIFE Turkish minstrel of the 20th century

Turkish minstrel of the 20th century
ARTS & LIFE Great interest in online archaeology program

Great interest in online archaeology program
US citizen Sarai Sierra’s Turkish murderer sentenced to 12 years over sexual assault upon retrial TURKEY

US citizen Sarai Sierra’s Turkish murderer sentenced to 12 years over sexual assault upon retrial
Solar-powered gravestone recites prayer TURKEY

Solar-powered gravestone recites prayer
Elderly population grew by 16 percent in last five years in Turkey: Data TURKEY

Elderly population grew by 16 percent in last five years in Turkey: Data
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...