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...
Turkish city enters UNESCO list with renowned cuisine
AFYONKARAHISAR, Turkey
Another Turkish city entered UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network with its world-renowned cuisine.
Following footprints of the southeastern Gaziantep and southern Hatay provinces, western Afyonkarahisar province entered the list with...
11,000-year-old temple found in eastern Turkey
MARDIN, Turkey
An ancient temple estimated to be over 11,000 years old has been found in eastern Turkey.
The temple dating from the Neolithic period with four monuments (steles) was unearthed...
Turkey issues travel warning for Iraq amid protests
ANKARA
Turkey issued a travel warning Friday for Turks in Iraq as that country experience anti-government demonstrations.
"Due to demonstrations ongoing in various provinces of Iraq including the capital Baghdad since...
Venice to begin charging tourist entrance fee
ROME
Tourist hub Venice, Italy will begin charging visitor entrance fees in July 2020, local media said Friday.
The city's municipal council decided that non-residents seeking entry would be charged an...
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China: Belgian football player positive for coronavirus
ISTANBUL
Belgium international Marouane Fellaini has become the first football player in China with coronavirus.
The 32-year-old tested positive for the virus, his Chinese Super League...