Turkey’s ‘Alps’: Mergabutan Ski Center
By Merve Ozlem Cakir
ANKARA
Turkey’s Mergabutan Plateau has been transformed into a ski resort that has become a favorite of both local and foreign tourists, Turkey’s industry and technology minister...
Snow-covered lake attracts photographers in NE Turkey
KARS, Turkey
Lake Aygir, a natural protected area in northeastern Turkey attracts visitors, especially photographers, as the surrounding mountains turn white offering scenic beauties.
The lake in Kars province’s Susuz district...
Turkey: Javelin in snow, great joy for winter city
KARS, Turkey
Javelin, a war game Turks have played since they came to Anatolia from Central Asia, has turned into entertainment with tournaments held in winter snow in Turkey’s northeastern...
Turkey: Ice-cycling awaits nature lovers at Cildir Lake
ARDAHAN, Turkey
Most parts of Lake Cildir in eastern Turkey have frozen yet again amid harsh winter conditions, which is good news for those who are into outdoor activities, as...
The hidden beauty of Mesopotamian marchlands
BAGHDAD
The Ahwar of southern Iraq -- also known as the Iraqi Marshlands -- draws global attention with its natural beauty.
The Mesopotamian marshes, a region of about 20,000 square kilometers...
Monastery in Turkey to host tourists after restoration
HATAY, Turkey - Restoration and excavation work has resumed at the Saint Simon Monastery in southern Turkey after a pause of 60 years, and the site will host tourists...
Turkey releases Istanbul trailer as part of Formula 1
ANKARA
Turkey's Directorate of Communications released a promotional video on Istanbul by filming various parts of the metropolis in the scope of the Formula 1 races, where the 14th round...
Turkish tourism hotspot Bodrum attracting more investments virus or not
MUGLA, Turkey
Famed for its sparkling seas, warm climate, bustling marinas, blue voyage cruises, upmarket tourism, and many other unique features, the touristic hotspot of Bodrum on the Turkish Riviera...
Kas: Finest destination for scuba diving tourism
ANTALYA, Turkey
Attracting the interest of both domestic and foreign tourists, Turkish tourism capital Antalya's dsitrict of Kas serves as a prominent location for scuba diving tourism. The tourism venue...
Turkey: Ancient city of Ephesus limits visitor numbers
IZMIR, Turkey
Turkey’s iconic ancient city of Ephesus in the picturesque Aegean region has decided to limit the number of daily visitors due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
A total of...
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Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – Jan. 22, 2022
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkiye and around the world.
Coronavirus...
Smuggled Turkish historical artifacts in US returning home
NEW YORK
Twenty-eight Turkish cultural artifacts confiscated in the US were handed over Friday to Turkiye's Consulate General in New York.
The seized historical artifacts, including...
NATO rejects Russian demand to withdraw from Bulgaria, Romania
BRUSSELS
NATO on Friday rejected Russia’s demand to withdraw its troops from Bulgaria and Romania.
“NATO will not renounce our ability to protect and defend each...
Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia after being deported from Australia
BELGRADE, Serbia
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on Monday returned to Serbia after being deported from Australia.
Djokovic, the top men’s tennis player, on Jan. 4...
Australia, New Zealand send aircraft to assess damage after Tonga eruption
ANKARA
Australia and New Zealand deployed surveillance aircraft on Monday to assess the damage caused by a massive underwater volcano in the Pacific nation of...