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TURKEY US ‘actively engaging with Turkey’ on Syria safe zone

US ‘actively engaging with Turkey’ on Syria safe zone
TURKEY Political alliances expand scope for Turkeys local elections

Political alliances expand scope for Turkey's local elections
TURKEY Turkey no longer able to face new refugee flow: Erdoğan

Turkey no longer able to face new refugee flow: Erdoğan
TURKEY Europe needs updated migration policies: Minister

Europe needs updated migration policies: Minister
ECONOMY Turkish gaming giant pulls ad over plagiarism complaints

Turkish gaming giant pulls ad over plagiarism complaints
Sane man kills girlfriend with sword

'Sane' man kills girlfriend with sword

A Turkish man could be jailed for life after a team of medical experts found that he had criminal capacity when killing his girlfriend with a sword.
ARTS & LIFE 13th-century painting of Jesus seized

13th-century painting of Jesus seized
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‘Riskiest’ buildings to be determined in Turkey

‘Riskiest’ buildings to be determined in Turkey

Turkey’s Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum has issued a circular to all municipalities to determine the most risk-bearing buildings and report their findings to the ministry, in a bid to accelerate urban transformation works.
Life in jail sought for Kavala, Alabora

Life in jail sought for Kavala, Alabora

An Istanbul prosecutor has sought life in prison for 16 suspects including philanthropist Osman Kavala and actor Mehmet Ali Alabora on charges of “attempting to overthrow the government,” state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
Istanbul hosts meeting, congress sector expo

Istanbul hosts meeting, congress sector expo

An expo spotlighting the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) sector started on Feb. 20 in Istanbul.
İYİ Party misses deadline for submission of Mersin mayoral candidate name

İYİ Party misses deadline for submission of Mersin mayoral candidate name

Turkey’s Supreme Election Board (YSK) has not ratified the mayoral candidacy of Burhanettin Kocamaz, who is running for the southern province of Mersin’s metropolitan municipality on the İYİ (Good) Party’s ticket, on grounds that the party’s provincial branch submitted the nomination after the deadline of 5 p.m. on Feb. 19.
TURKEY Bullied student takes revenge with glue

'Bullied' student takes revenge with glue
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CHP’s challenge: Convincing it has solutions to problems BARÇIN YİNANÇ
CHP’s challenge: Convincing it has solutions to problems
A pluralist debate in Turkish Cyprus YUSUF KANLI
A pluralist debate in Turkish Cyprus
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ARTS & LIFE Ottoman-era celestial sphere captured

Ottoman-era celestial sphere captured
Turkish business body TÜSİAD elects new president ECONOMY

Turkish business body TÜSİAD elects new president
Godiva to sell Asian-Pacific operations to MBK Partners ECONOMY

Godiva to sell Asian-Pacific operations to MBK Partners
Türk Eximbank receives $380.5 mln loan ECONOMY

Türk Eximbank receives $380.5 mln loan
Britain urges Germany to ease curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia WORLD

Britain urges Germany to ease curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Pink Floyd singer hits out at Bransons Venezuela aid concert WORLD

Pink Floyd singer hits out at Branson's Venezuela aid concert
Japan government, Fukushima operator told to pay $4 mln over nuclear disaster WORLD

Japan government, Fukushima operator told to pay $4 mln over nuclear disaster
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  1. Istanbul mesmerizes under a blanket of fog

    Istanbul mesmerizes under a blanket of fog

  2. ‘Bullied’ student sends 25 peers to hospital by dripping glue in their water bottles

    ‘Bullied’ student sends 25 peers to hospital by dripping glue in their water bottles

  3. Turkey no longer able to face new refugee flow: Erdoğan

    Turkey no longer able to face new refugee flow: Erdoğan

  4. Turkish man declared ‘sane’ after killing girlfriend with sword

    Turkish man declared ‘sane’ after killing girlfriend with sword

  5. US ‘actively engaging with Turkey’ on Syria safe zone

    US ‘actively engaging with Turkey’ on Syria safe zone
Letters reveal Ottoman love story ARTS & LIFE

Letters reveal Ottoman love story

Recently unveiled love letters sent by an Ottoman queen to her king shed light on the most famous love story of the era.
PHOTO Chloe Jasmine on stage at fashion show

Chloe Jasmine on stage at fashion show
PHOTO Rare footage of ermine captured

Rare footage of ermine captured
PHOTO Vets make stray animals feel at home

Vets make stray animals feel at home
Istanbul mesmerizes under a blanket of fog PHOTO

Istanbul mesmerizes under a blanket of fog
Dog waiting for its owners for a year TURKEY

Dog waiting for its owners for a year
Turkish pianist sues his student’s mother over harassment TURKEY

Turkish pianist sues his student’s mother over harassment
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...