Turkey, Germany continue dialogue on tourism
BERLIN
Germany and Turkey are in talks to evaluate if Ankara could be granted an exemption from Berlin’s travel warning issued for all countries outside the EU, Foreign Minister Heiko...
Flights between Turkey, UK to resume as of June 11
ANKARA
Daily scheduled flights between Turkey and the UK will resume as of June 11, the British Embassy in Ankara announced on Twitter.
"Turkish Airlines will operate 1 daily flight from...
Germany: No travel ban for Turkey
BERLIN
Germany’s “travel warning” for non-EU countries should not be interpreted as a “travel ban” for citizens who want to travel to Turkey or other countries, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
Cappadocia’s unique lake fascinates with its beauty
AKSARAY, Turkey
The Narligol lake, which looks like a heart in the Cappadocia region in central Turkey, has blossomed into a beautiful sight with the arrival of spring.
The crater lake,...
Turkey issues coronavirus travel advisory for public
ANKARA
Turkish citizens should avoid international travel unless absolutely necessary, the health minister said Wednesday after Turkey confirmed its first case of coronavirus.
The global outbreak has pushed Turkey to take...
Turkish embassy warns citizens against travel to China
ANKARA/BEIJING
Turkey's embassy in Beijing warned its citizens on Thursday against traveling to China due to an emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus.
The coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV, which causes...
Turkey's unique canyons enthrall visitors
MALATYA, Turkey
The canyons around the Euphrates River in eastern Malatya province are becoming a new favorite tourist destination for nature lovers.
The region, which has steep cliffs formed by breaks...
Istanbul exhibit to highlight ancient city Sagalassos
ISTANBUL
A total of 368 artifacts from the ancient city of Sagalassos in southwestern Turkey will be displayed at an Istanbul gallery, organizers said on Tuesday.
Yapi Kredi Cultural Centre will...
Cappadocia: 1st Turkish-made hot air balloon takes off
NEVSEHIR, Turkey
The Turkish industry and technology minister was in Turkey's scenic Cappadocia region on Monday to ride the country's first domestically-made hot air balloon.
Mustafa Varank inspected the vessel produced...
Serbia becomes tourist paradise for Chinese, Turks
BELGRADE, Serbia
Serbia attracts millions of tourists every year despite being beset by political and economic difficulties due to its turbulent past of the 90s.
The latest figures show that from...
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Turkish president, Italian premier speak over phone
ANKARA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte over the phone, according to Turkey’s Communications Directorate on Tuesday.
During the phone...
Turkish, Greek military delegations begin NATO talks
ANKARA
A NATO technical meeting between Turkish and Greek military delegations began Tuesday at the alliance headquarters to discuss methods for reducing risks of incidents...
Top Turkish diplomat meets with Libyan vice premier
ANKARA
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Tuesday met with Libya’s deputy prime minister.
Cavusoglu said on Twitter that he had a "productive meeting" with Ahmed...
Controversial law-breaking UK bill passes 1st hurdle
LONDON
A controversial British bill passed its first legislative hurdle on Monday with a vote of 340-263, a margin of victory of 77.Thirty MPs from...
Libya: 24 migrants die as boat sinks off Libyan coast
GENEVA
At least 24 people died when a rubber boat carrying irregular migrants sank Tuesday on the Mediterranean Sea near Libya, according to the International...