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Turkey has a ‘passionate classical music audience'

Turkey has a passionate audience even if it is a young one, according to Sacha Goetzel.

Turkey ranks second in beekeeping

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106 detained for tampering on Foreign Ministry exam

At least 91 people were arrested on May 20 over allegations of tampering with the Foreign Ministry’s personnel recruitment exam.

German-Turkish politician receives death threats

A leading German-Turkish politician said on May 19 he has received numerous Islamophobic letters and death threats in recent weeks.

Prominent Turkish boss robbed at home

The chairman of a prominent business group and his wife were robbed by three masked attackers in their house in Eskişehir.

Iconic Blue Mosque goes through extensive restoration

The first and only 6-minaret mosque of Ottoman architecture, Blue Mosque in Istanbul is undergoing the most comprehensive restoration in its 400-year history.

Divers rescue dolphin in Black Sea

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BARÇIN YİNANÇ

The issue of schools between Turkey and France

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Turkey's net int'l investment position improves in March

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Share of natural gas in electricity generation falls

ECONOMY

Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

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Gulf countries strengthen oil coordination amid tensions: Kuwait

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Ukraine's new leader gets sworn in, dissolves parliament

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India's acrimonious election comes to an end

Istanbul Modern launches program

Artists from all over the world have been invited to participate in Istanbul Modern’s International Artist Residency Program, launched in 2019 with the support of the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA).

Turkey cuts summer break for efficiency

Havasi to perform in Istanbul

Internet star Grumpy Cat dies

Exhibit explores societal limits on life

Claude Monet's Haystack painting fetches $110.7 mn at auction

Madonna, on Eurovision, says she won't bow 'to suit someone's political agenda'

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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:

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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)

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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:

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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:

Turkey puts spy gadgets on display

Turkish-style Halloween: The night of Bocuk

Turkey’s top taxpayers announced by state, surprising some people

Foreigners snap up Istanbul’s iconic waterfront mansions

Turkey's mesmerizing Eastern Express

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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...

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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...

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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...

Top 15 exciting things to do in Turkey

Turkey’s most peaceful village: Ildırı

World’s top 20 healthiest cities list has one Turkish town

World’s weirdest museums list includes one Turkish venue

Top 10 hamams in Turkey, ranked

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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.

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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...

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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...

Top 10 natural marvels in Turkey, ranked

Turkey’s top 50 female CEOs

Turkish doctors become social media influencers

Most popular Turkish pilot on social media