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TURKEY Turkey, Iraq to establish mechanism for information exchange on PKK: Minister

Turkey, Iraq to establish mechanism for information exchange on PKK: Minister
TURKEY Top diplomat Çavuşoğlu to visit Brussels for key talks with EU, NATO

Top diplomat Çavuşoğlu to visit Brussels for key talks with EU, NATO
TURKEY Turkey passes 1 million mark for vaccine doses given

Turkey passes 1 million mark for vaccine doses given
TURKEY CHP calls on gov’t to inform people about vaccination timeline

CHP calls on gov’t to inform people about vaccination timeline
TURKEY Virus death toll reaches 24,328 as total confirmed cases stand at 2,399,781

Virus death toll reaches 24,328 as total confirmed cases stand at 2,399,781
TURKEY Orphanage where slain journalist grew up to turn into youth camp

Orphanage where slain journalist grew up to turn into youth camp
ARTS & LIFE Turkey, US signs MOU to protect cultural heritage

Turkey, US signs MOU to protect cultural heritage
TURKEY Prominent sociologist Nur Vergin dies at age 80

Prominent sociologist Nur Vergin dies at age 80
ARTS & LIFE Assyrian castle in Turkey’s southeast eyes UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Assyrian castle in Turkey’s southeast eyes UNESCO’s World Heritage List
PHOTO Top 10 most popular Turkish street foods

Top 10 most popular Turkish street foods
Winter fun captivates tourists in Cappadocia

Winter fun captivates tourists in Cappadocia

As a year-round tourist hub, Cappadocia offers winter holiday-goers scenic views and festive seasonal activities.
ARTS & LIFE Couple celebrates 73rd anniversary with vaccinations

Couple celebrates 73rd anniversary with vaccinations
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Turkey, US officials discuss bilateral, regional issues

Turkey, US officials discuss bilateral, regional issues

Senior Turkish and U.S. officials discussed bilateral ties and regional issues in a phone call on Jan. 19. 
Turkey extends anti-terror campaign in east

Turkey extends anti-terror campaign in east

Turkey has extended its fight against terrorists as the new phase of a domestic counter-terrorism operation has been launched in the country’s east, the Interior Ministry said on Jan. 20. 
Gun violence in Turkey fails to slow down despite pandemic, report says

Gun violence in Turkey fails to slow down despite pandemic, report says

Some 2,040 people were killed and 3,688 were injured in incidents of gun violence in Turkey last year, according to a report by the Umut (Hope) Foundation, a prominent Istanbul-based non-governmental organization dedicated to reducing personal gun ownership.
Five-gram ‘baby watermelons’ for sale

Five-gram ‘baby watermelons’ for sale

A local agricultural company in the southern province of Antalya growing micro-sized special fruits and vegetables has now begun selling “baby watermelons” weighing only five grams.
PHOTO Historical Turkish town draws tourists

Historical Turkish town draws tourists
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Med Conference may change the climate in Cyprus and in the region SERKAN DEMİRTAŞ
Med Conference may change the climate in Cyprus and in the region
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ARTS & LIFE Endangered jerboa spotted in Şırnak

Endangered jerboa spotted in Şırnak
Contractors carry out $14 bln worth projects ECONOMY

Contractors carry out $14 bln worth projects
Turkish Treasury borrows some $800 mln through auctions ECONOMY

Turkish Treasury borrows some $800 mln through auctions
Machinery exports hit $17.1 bln in 2020 ECONOMY

Machinery exports hit $17.1 bln in 2020
DC on lockdown and on edge before Biden’s inauguration WORLD

DC on lockdown and on edge before Biden’s inauguration
US passes 400,000 virus deaths as Europe battles surge WORLD

US passes 400,000 virus deaths as Europe battles surge
Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin WORLD

Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin
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  1. Turkey may start easing virus restrictions in March

    Turkey may start easing virus restrictions in March

  2. Top 10 most popular Turkish street foods

    Top 10 most popular Turkish street foods

  3. Snowfall in Istanbul

    Snowfall in Istanbul

  4. Reforms on economy, judiciary ready to be made public: Erdoğan

    Reforms on economy, judiciary ready to be made public: Erdoğan

  5. Tourism Ministry picks 10 popular Turkish street food

    Tourism Ministry picks 10 popular Turkish street food
Snowfall in Istanbul PHOTO

Snowfall in Istanbul

Snowfall begins in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul.

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 10 hidden beauties of Turkey

10 hidden beauties of Turkey

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.