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...
Turkey eases border restrictions for travel
ANKARA
Turkey lifted restrictions Thursday on entrances and exits for Turkish citizens and foreign nationals, except for the country’s land border with Iran.
The move came after a Cabinet meeting led...
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...
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Turkey says talks with Egypt to continue for normalization
ANKARA
Following two-day exploratory talks between Turkey and Egypt, the Turkish foreign minister said on Thursday there was "a positive atmosphere" in Cairo.
"Discussions will continue...
Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – May 1, 2021
ANKARA Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world. ...
Turkey: Top defense officials visit anti-terror op zone
ANKARA - Turkey's National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, along with high-level military officials, paid a visit on Saturday to Sirnak province to monitor anti-terror...
Turkey marks Labor Day in shadow of pandemic
ANKARA
Turkey’s president and top officials on Saturday marked Labor and Solidarity Day.
“I congratulate my fellow workers, who make our country grow while breaking a...
Turkic body urges de-escalation of Kyrgyz-Tajik tension
ANKARA
The Turkic Council on Friday encouraged Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to take joint measures to stabilize tensions that erupted along the border.
“The Turkic Council...