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Türkiye opposes 'any military intervention' against Iran: Fidan

Defense officials deny mass influx from Iran amid unrest

Gaza plan entering phase 2 as governance body formed

Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

Greenlanders torn between anxiety and relief after talks

Central Bank governor Karahan upbeat on disinflation outlook

Türkiye Wealth Fund’s investments since inception reach $18 billion

Women’s cooperative uses Michelin fame to support female students

Sümela welcomes over 514,000 visitors in 2025

The Sümela Monastery, one of Türkiye’s leading tourism destinations, welcomed 514,596 visitors in 2025.

Bahçeli says SDF must follow PKK lead, dissolve

MHP leader has intensified pressure on the SDF to disband, following a wave of deadly clashes versus Syrian army in Aleppo.

Defense giant Aselsan becomes first Turkish firm to hit $30 bln market cap

Turkish defense firm Aselsan surpassed $30 billion in market value on Tuesday, making it the first Turkish company to hit the landmark threshold.

Turkish justice minister meets family as probe into student’s suspicious death drags on

Türkiye’s Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has met with the father of Rojin Kabaiş, a university student whose body was found weeks after she went missing in the eastern province of Van, as the investigation into her death remains ongoing.

Türkiye adds over 4,800 cultural assets to heritage inventory in 2025

Türkiye’s national cultural heritage inventory expanded significantly in 2025, with the inclusion of 1,581 designated archaeological and natural conservation sites and 3,262 immovable cultural assets, according to the Culture and Tourism Ministry.

Çorum to become a ‘gastronomy city’

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Scorpions to meet fans in Istanbul

COP31 Climate Summit set to boost Antalya’s tourism

US sets tariff on certain chips as part of Nvidia-China deal

Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing

NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate change

ISS crew splashes down on Earth after medical evacuation

Fatal back-to-back crane failures ‘tied to same Thai firm’

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Seven must-see ancient cities in Türkiye

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Istanbul’s emotion map revealed

Maiden Tower is where the users of an app found the most romantic place in Istanbul.

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Time-lapse photos of the night sky

A photographer from Türkiye shot riveting time-lapse photos of the night sky from eastern provinces.

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Stockbreeders life in Türkiye's Van

Stockbreeders are seen with their flock at a countryside following snowfall in Van.

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Supermoon brightens up Edirne skies

A supermoon is seen over Türkiye's northwestern Edirne province.

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Enchanting sunset at Mount Nemrut

Visitors snap photos of massive stone heads at the summit of Mount Nemrut.

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Color fest in autumn in Kazdağları

Chestnut forests of Kazdağları attract photographers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

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Most bizarre Turkish superstitions

From seeing a black cat to breaking a mirror, Turkish culture embodies many superstitions.

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Turkish women who made history

From the first woman pilot to the first female judges, many women thrived to leave an enduring legacy.

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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.

Butterfly garden in Central Anatolia

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The life of Whitney Houston to be made into feature film

Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000

Aizanoi, the second Ephesus of Türkiye

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Top 10 sites for camping in Türkiye

Türkiye offers picturesque camping sites for those seeking a trip into wilderness.

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16 astonishing UNESCO sites in Türkiye

Home to many ancient civilizations, Türkiye's cultural heritage can be seen in its UNESCO sites.

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5 hidden exotic paradises of Türkiye

Türkiye's crystal clear waters and golden beaches intrigue many guests from overseas.

Top 15 exciting things to do in Türkiye

World’s top 20 beautiful cities list has one Turkish metropolis

Academics spending more than 30 years in ancient excavation area

Ceremonial Hall, the most spectacular room of Dolmabahçe

5 must-visit Turkish villages

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Top 10 waterfront restaurants in Türkiye

Türkiye provides many options for those who would like to dine at a waterfront venue.

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Top 5 best treks near Istanbul

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

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22 unique experiences you can live in Türkiye

If you come to Türkiye, you should not leave without experiencing at least some of its uniqueness.

Top 10 natural marvels in Türkiye, ranked

Türkiye’s top 50 female CEOs

Turkish doctors become social media influencers

Most popular Turkish pilot on social media

Best restaurants in Istanbul, ranked

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Top 10 boutique hotels in Türkiye, selected by experts

Daily Hürriyet’s travel supplement, Seyahat, has listed the top 10 boutique hotels in Türkiye.

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Top 29 must-try Turkish street foods

Türkiye is frequently described as a paradise when it comes to cuisine.

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Top 20 museums in Türkiye

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

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Best gifts and souvenirs to buy from Türkiye

Best souvenirs to buy from 30 places in Türkiye.

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15 best hotels of Türkiye in 2018

Click through for the top 15 hotels in Türkiye that won Travellers’ Choice 2018 awards.

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Top 9 places in Türkiye for autumn holiday

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