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TURKEY Initially planned weekend lockdown canceled

Initially planned weekend lockdown canceled
TURKEY Curfew on elderly people may be eased gradually

Curfew on elderly people may be eased gradually
TURKEY Coronavirus death toll reaches 4,630 as recoveries exceed 131,000

Coronavirus death toll reaches 4,630 as recoveries exceed 131,000
TURKEY Three former opposition parties’ lawmakers arrested

Three former opposition parties’ lawmakers arrested 
TURKEY Gov’t may look to change Hagia Sophia’s status

Gov’t may look to change Hagia Sophia’s status
TURKEY German official hopeful for summer holidays in Turkey

German official hopeful for summer holidays in Turkey
WORLD Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change

Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change

ARTS & LIFE First Armenian museum opens in Turkey’s Hatay

First Armenian museum opens in Turkey’s Hatay
Unique Trajan statue restored

Unique Trajan statue restored

The unique statue of the Roman emperor Trajan has been restored and will be put on display
ARTS & LIFE Small carnivorous dinosaur discovered

Small carnivorous dinosaur discovered
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Grand Bazaar reopens after being shuttered

Grand Bazaar reopens after being shuttered

Grand Bazaar opened its doors to visitors on June 1 as part of the country’s normalization phase.
Russia praises solid results with Turkey

Russia praises 'solid results' with Turkey

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on June 4 praised Russian-Turkish cooperation in Syria for having "solid results."
More than 90 detained over alleged links to FETÖ

More than 90 detained over alleged links to FETÖ

Turkish police on June 5 detained at least 90 people for their suspected links to FETÖ, the group behind the 2016 defeated coup, security sources said.
Nearly one in five people is obese in Turkey: Survey

Nearly one in five people is obese in Turkey: Survey

Nearly one in five people in Turkey is obese, according to the results of a 2019 health survey released by the TÜİK on June 4.
PHOTO Van’s meanders offer visual feast

Van’s meanders offer visual feast
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Peak interest ERSU ABLAK
Peak interest
Greece and Turkey: Tensions need to ease ARIANA FERENTINOU
Greece and Turkey: Tensions need to ease
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ARTS & LIFE Virus forces Tomorrowland online

Virus forces Tomorrowland online
Fishery production up 33.1% in 2019 ECONOMY

Fishery production up 33.1% in 2019
‘Floating factories’ to export billions of face masks ECONOMY

‘Floating factories’ to export billions of face masks
Turkey may earn $20 bln in chemical exports in 2020: Association ECONOMY

Turkey may earn $20 bln in chemical exports in 2020: Association
Global vaccines programme gets $8.8bn shot in the arm WORLD

Global vaccines programme gets $8.8bn shot in the arm

Eastern forces quit Libyan capital after year-long assault WORLD

Eastern forces quit Libyan capital after year-long assault
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran as part of deal WORLD

Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran as part of deal
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  1. Turkey to gradually resume int'l flights from June 10

    Turkey to gradually resume int'l flights from June 10

  2. President Erdoğan cancels initially planned weekend lockdown

    President Erdoğan cancels initially planned weekend lockdown

  3. American to be deported soon after ‘suspiciously’ releasing fish into lake

    American to be deported soon after ‘suspiciously’ releasing fish into lake

  4. New measures announced for Istanbul public transport

    New measures announced for Istanbul public transport

  5. Three former opposition parties’ lawmakers arrested 

    Three former opposition parties’ lawmakers arrested 
Mysterious water channels of Zerzevan ARTS & LIFE

Mysterious water channels of Zerzevan

The water channels of Zerzevan Castle, a site on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Temporary list, built so intricately 1,800 years ago in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır’s Çınar district remains a mystery to this day.
PHOTO Tulips bloom by thousands in Karaman

Tulips bloom by thousands in Karaman
PHOTO Snow in Cappadocia: A winter fairy tale

Snow in Cappadocia: A winter fairy tale
PHOTO Hagia Sophia still top tourist attraction

Hagia Sophia still top tourist attraction
A magical journey into the sea: Turkey’s underwater museum PHOTO

A magical journey into the sea: Turkey’s underwater museum
Seven must-see ancient cities in Turkey PHOTO

Seven must-see ancient cities in Turkey
Most budget-friendly destinations for a fall getaway in Turkey PHOTO

Most budget-friendly destinations for a fall getaway in Turkey
PHOTO Istanbul’s emotion map revealed

Istanbul’s emotion map revealed

Maiden Tower is where the users of an app found the most romantic place in Istanbul.
PHOTO Time-lapse photos of the night sky

Time-lapse photos of the night sky

A photographer from Turkey shot riveting time-lapse photos of the night sky from eastern provinces.
PHOTO Stockbreeders life in Turkeys Van

Stockbreeders life in Turkey's Van

Stockbreeders are seen with their flock at a countryside following snowfall in Van.
PHOTO Supermoon brightens up Edirne skies

Supermoon brightens up Edirne skies

A supermoon is seen over Turkey's northwestern Edirne province.
PHOTO Enchanting sunset at Mount Nemrut

Enchanting sunset at Mount Nemrut

Visitors snap photos of massive stone heads at the summit of Mount Nemrut.
PHOTO Color fest in autumn in Kazdağları

Color fest in autumn in Kazdağları

Chestnut forests of Kazdağları attract photographers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
PHOTO Most bizarre Turkish superstitions

Most bizarre Turkish superstitions

From seeing a black cat to breaking a mirror, Turkish culture embodies many superstitions.
PHOTO Turkish women who made history

Turkish women who made history

From the first woman pilot to the first female judges, many women thrived to leave an enduring legacy.
PHOTO 11 prominent Turkish painters of 20th century

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.
PHOTO Butterfly garden in Central Anatolia

Butterfly garden in Central Anatolia
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19 ARTS & LIFE

Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
The life of Whitney Houston to be made into feature film ARTS & LIFE

The life of Whitney Houston to be made into feature film
Handwritten Hey Jude lyrics sell for $910,000 ARTS & LIFE

Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000
PHOTO Aizanoi, the second Ephesus of Turkey

Aizanoi, the second Ephesus of Turkey
PHOTO Top 10 sites for camping in Turkey

Top 10 sites for camping in Turkey

Turkey offers picturesque camping sites for those seeking a trip into wilderness.
PHOTO 16 astonishing UNESCO sites in Turkey

16 astonishing UNESCO sites in Turkey

Home to many ancient civilizations, Turkey's cultural heritage can be seen in its UNESCO sites.
PHOTO 5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

5 hidden exotic paradises of Turkey

Turkey's crystal clear waters and golden beaches intrigue many guests from overseas.
PHOTO Top 15 exciting things to do in Turkey

Top 15 exciting things to do in Turkey
World’s top 20 beautiful cities list has one Turkish metropolis PHOTO

World’s top 20 beautiful cities list has one Turkish metropolis
Academics spending more than 30 years in ancient excavation area ARTS & LIFE

Academics spending more than 30 years in ancient excavation area
Ceremonial Hall, the most spectacular room of Dolmabahçe PHOTO

Ceremonial Hall, the most spectacular room of Dolmabahçe
PHOTO 5 must-visit Turkish villages

5 must-visit Turkish villages
PHOTO Top 10 waterfront restaurants in Turkey

Top 10 waterfront restaurants in Turkey

Turkey provides many options for those who would like to dine at a waterfront venue.
PHOTO Top 5 best treks near Istanbul

Top 5 best treks near Istanbul

Love the outdoors and exploring on foot? Here are some of the best hiking trails in near Istanbul!
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.
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.
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.

PHOTO Top 20 museums in Turkey

Top 20 museums in Turkey

As a historic home to great civilizations, Turkey has some of the world’s best museums.
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

Click through for the top 15 hotels in Turkey that won Travellers’ Choice 2018 awards.
PHOTO Top 9 places in Turkey for autumn holiday

Top 9 places in Turkey for autumn holiday

Turkey has amazing destinations for those who haven't been able to go on vacation in summer.