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TURKEY New Zealand mosque attacker took history route in Turkey

New Zealand mosque attacker took history route in Turkey
TURKEY West must reject xenophobia, Islamophobia, says Turkey’s Erdoğan

West must reject xenophobia, Islamophobia, says Turkey’s Erdoğan
VIDEO US set to deliver 2 more F-35 jets to Turkey

US set to deliver 2 more F-35 jets to Turkey
TURKEY Turkey’s Erdoğan says removing death penalty was ‘wrong’

Turkey’s Erdoğan says removing death penalty was ‘wrong’
TURKEY CHP head says President Erdoğan is polarizing Turkey

CHP head says President Erdoğan is polarizing Turkey
TURKEY 5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Turkey

5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Turkey

Istanbul plunges in most expensive cities list

Istanbul plunges in most expensive cities list

The cost of living in Istanbul has fallen sharply over the last year, taking the city to 120th place in a list of 133 cities.
TURKEY 1 mln tourists visit Turkey for health

1 mln tourists visit Turkey for health
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Greek Cyprus, Greece support Turkeys EU entry bid

Greek Cyprus, Greece support Turkey's EU entry bid

Greece's foreign minister says it's in the best interests of his country, Cyprus and the European Union that Turkey's faltering bid to join the bloc stays on track.
Russia backs global use of its alternative SWIFT system

Russia backs global use of its alternative SWIFT system

Russian lawmakers on March 19 backed the international use of a Russian alternative system for the global financial messaging network SWIFT designed by Moscow to eliminate the risk of Western sanctions.
Turkey’s appeal on Demirtaşs detention going to ECHR

Turkey’s appeal on Demirtaş's detention going to ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is set to hear Turkey’s appeal on the detention of an opposition leader accused of terrorist links, according to Turkish Justice Ministry on March 19.
Solar-powered gravestone recites prayer

Solar-powered gravestone recites prayer

A man in the Central Anatolian province of Konya has invented a solar-powered gravestone that recites prayers and provides an audio epitaph of the deceased person, as he was questing to build a one-of-a-kind tombstone for his late sister.
TURKEY Colleague Gülden Aydın passes away

Colleague Gülden Aydın passes away
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Turkey heads to tensest local polls ever SERKAN DEMİRTAŞ
Turkey heads to tensest local polls ever
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PHOTO Istanbul’s earliest photos on display

Istanbul’s earliest photos on display
Inflation in Turkey to drop to single digits by September: Albayrak ECONOMY

Inflation in Turkey to drop to single digits by September: Albayrak
Voters in Turkey keep energy policy in mind when voting: Survey ECONOMY

Voters in Turkey keep energy policy in mind when voting: Survey
New Turkcell CEO reassures confidence in shares ECONOMY

New Turkcell CEO reassures confidence in shares
Turkish Cypriot leader snubs peace football match WORLD

Turkish Cypriot leader snubs 'peace' football match

Russian defense minister hands to Assad message from Putin WORLD

Russian defense minister hands to Assad message from Putin
New Kazakh president proposes renaming capital as ‘Nursultan’ WORLD

New Kazakh president proposes renaming capital as ‘Nursultan’
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  1. Turkey’s Erdoğan says removing death penalty was ‘wrong’

    Turkey’s Erdoğan says removing death penalty was ‘wrong’

  2. New Zealand mosque attacker took history route in Turkey 

    New Zealand mosque attacker took history route in Turkey 

  3. Turkey blasts Europe’s ‘silence’ on New Zealand terror attacks

    Turkey blasts Europe’s ‘silence’ on New Zealand terror attacks

  4. CHP head says President Erdoğan is polarizing Turkey

    CHP head says President Erdoğan is polarizing Turkey

  5. Istanbul’s earliest photos on display in New York

    Istanbul’s earliest photos on display in New York
Equinox festival along İznik Lake ARTS & LIFE

Equinox festival along İznik Lake

İznik Municipality is organizing a festival for photo aficionados on the shore of İznik Lake.
ARTS & LIFE Zoo’s singles looking for partners

Zoo’s singles looking for partners
ARTS & LIFE Ancient artifact put up for sale online

Ancient artifact put up for sale online
ARTS & LIFE Design Biennial to spread across Europe

Design Biennial to spread across Europe
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
Forged license plate spotted when two trucks parked side by side TURKEY

Forged license plate spotted when two trucks parked side by side
Turkish exchange student killed in Poland by Turkish national TURKEY

Turkish exchange student killed in Poland by Turkish national
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...