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Your Biggest Turkey Visit FAQ, Answered
Turkey is a beautiful country with lots to see for those who have never been there, and now you can – with these FAQs, answer. Turkey is an exceptional country to visit. It is a very mixed country which is located at the confluence of East and West. The country to the west will be …
Renate Graf: A Journey Through Time and Along the Silk Road
Renowned photographer Renate Graf takes visitors along the Silk Road in Central Asia, highlighting the contrasts of life depicted in black and white in her photographs. His exhibition “Travel in time and along the Silk Road” was inaugurated on Friday by the French Institute of Turkey as well as the embassies of France and Austria …
THY cancels Istanbul-New York flights as storm hits US east coast
Turkish Airlines has suspended Istanbul-New York flights due to heavy snowfall in the United States’ most populous city, an official said on Saturday. Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be closed to operations due to weather conditions and heavy snowfall, the Turkish airline’s senior vice president of media relations said on …
The party train blazes through the night
Faesthetic garlands, white tablecloths and eye-catching bottles appear as passengers board the Eastern Express for an epic journey across Turkey’s snow-capped Euphrates. Locally named Turistik Dogu Ekspresi, the train offers one of the most coveted new experiences in the vast country. Its nine cars weave around the bends of the mountains on a 32-hour, 1,300-kilometre …
Magnesia: the “city of races” is home to the best preserved stadium in Anatolia
The ancient city of Magnesia, located in the Germencik district of Aydın province in western Turkey, was known as the “city of races” and attracted many visitors due to the plethora of sporting events held here in ancient times. The ancient city still finds its place on any traveler’s must-see list, luring visitors with its …
Turkish Cypriots will not accept Greek Cypriots’ proposal on Maras, says TRNC Chairman
It is impossible for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to accept a proposal from the Greek Cypriots on the return of the town of Maras, TRNC President Ersin Tatar said on Thursday. Speaking at a conference in the Turkish province of Kayseri on “The role of the TRNC in the blue homeland”, Tatar …
“Turkish Cypriots will not accept Greek Cypriots’ proposal on Varosha”
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ersin Tatar, said on Thursday that it was impossible for the TRNC to accept a proposal from the Greek Cypriots on the return of the town of Varosha (Maraş). Speaking at a conference in the Turkish province of Kayseri on “The role of the TRNC …
Sun Pharma Launches (Pr)CEQUA™ (0.09% w/v Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution), the First Dry Eye Treatment with Nanomicellar Technology (NCELL™)*, in Canada
Mumbai, India and BRAMPTON, ON, January 27, 2022 /CNW/ – Sun Pharma Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO) (Bloomberg: SUNP IN) (NSE: SUNPHARMA) (BSE: 524715) “Sun Pharma” and includes its subsidiaries and/or associated companies), today announced the launch of CEQUA, a new treatment for Canadians living with dry …
Climatarianism – Hottest Food Trend of 2022
As many people wonder if going vegan is really the best way to save the planet, a new buzzword is dominating conversations about food: climatarianism. In a nutshell, a climatologist is someone who pays more attention to where their food comes from, rather than caring about the food itself, and prioritizes locally sourced produce over …
Local collaboration on lithium batteries from Türk Telekom and ASPİLSAN Energy
Local collaboration on lithium batteries from Türk Telekom and ASPİLSAN Energy With the vision of producing domestic and domestic technology solutions, Türk Telekom has established significant cooperation with ASPİLSAN Energy on the development and commercial use of household lithium batteries. Developed by ASPİLSAN Energy with the support of Türk Telekom engineers, the lithium battery was …
Jordan kills 27 drug traffickers at Syrian border
Jordan’s military said Thursday that troops killed 27 suspected smugglers trying to enter the country from neighboring Syria with large amounts of amphetamines during a snowstorm. The report on the army’s website said he foiled several alleged attempts to smuggle drugs into Jordan from Syria and that the narcotics were sized in separate interventions that …
Turkovac protects against Alpha, Delta variants: Expert
KAYSERİ Turkovac protects against Alpha and Delta variants of the coronavirus and trials of its effects against the Omicron variant are underway, said the head of the center that developed Turkey’s COVID-19 vaccine. class=”cf”> “Turkovac is an indigenous vaccine. We believe in our product,” said Aykut Özdarendeli, director of ERATIONM, the vaccination center affiliated with …
Winter food aid keeps Turkey’s stray animals and wildlife alive
Harsh winter conditions, which have left people stranded on roads across Turkey and tested the plight of the homeless, have also affected stray animals as well as free-living birds. As snowfall covered the ground, their access to food and water was greatly reduced. In many areas, dependence on good Samaritans remains their only chance of …
Top 12 weirdest houses in the world
With the shape of a snail shell or with the roof down, houses, thanks to the skill of unprejudiced architects, can become real pearls for the places where they are built. Find out which are the strangest houses in the world. The strangest houses in the world Today we discover 12 of the strangest man-made …
Snowfall, blizzards hit Turkey, roads closed
Western and northern parts of Turkey continue to face heavy snowfall that fell over the weekend in a spell of bad weather that has plagued other parts of the country since last week . Shrouding regions in a blanket of white, snowfall and blizzards have disrupted intercity travel. Two highways linking Istanbul to the capital …
“Vaccination prevents serious diseases, regardless of the variant”
Turkey continues to move forward in its efforts to vaccinate the public as it moves forward in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, leading scientists have issued a warning to those who have not yet received their boosters, stressing that vaccination helps prevent serious illnesses of any variant. Professor Sema Turan, a member of …
An official goes home with a wingsuit every day after work
MUĞLA A Turkish civil servant working at a cable car company in southwestern Turkey travels home in a wingsuit every day after work, having an experience that may be considered mind-boggling to some. class=”cf”> Cengiz Koçak, the 49-year-old general manager of Babadağ Cable Car Company, located in the Mediterranean resort of Fethiye, arrives home by …
Ski slopes, hot springs: tourists flock to Turkey for winter getaways
Turkish ski resorts, which stand out for the quality of their snow and their facilities, have been increasingly preferred by foreign vacationers as well as citizens in recent years. This season is no different, as interest has fueled a growing number of bookings, according to tourism officials on Sunday. Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TÜRSAB) President …
20 life-changing trips – and how to make them count
I recently received a WhatsApp from my friend P. “What am I doing?” she wrote. “I have almost no money in my bank account, I am in the process of buying a house and yet I have just booked a vacation in Mexico.” “What?” I answered. “When do you go?” “This Thursday!” she answered. “I …
Yet another femicide as the problem persists
ISTANBUL As the country’s femicide problem escalates and people take to social media to express their deep concern, a new femicide case of a nurse who was shot by a man who did burst into a family health care center in Istanbul sparked a nationwide outpouring of anger. class=”cf”> Ömür Erez, a 33-year-old nurse working …
388,000 people will enjoy a bird’s eye view of Cappadocia in 2021
Cappadocia is famous for its unique volcanic cones of fairy chimneys, valleys and underground cities Some 388,833 visitors took hot air balloon rides to experience a birds-eye view of Turkey’s famous scenic Cappadocia in 2021. Cappadocia is famous for its unique volcanic cones, valleys, underground cities, boutique hotels and rock-hewn houses, churches, chapels and shelters …
Azerbaijani military take part in exercises in Turkey [PHOTO]
January 21, 2022 10:21 (UTC+04:00) 974 By Vugar Khalilov A group of Azerbaijani servicemen attended parachuting courses in Kayseri in Turkey, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported on its Twitter account. The 113th Quarter Basic Static Parachute Course was held at the First Commando Brigade Command in Kayseri with the participation of guest military …
The bottles clink, the Turkish party train blazes in the night
Published on: 01/21/2022 – 04:20 Ankara/Kars (Turkey) (AFP) – Festive garlands, white tablecloths and eye-catching bottles appear as passengers board the Eastern Express for an epic journey across Turkey’s snow-capped Euphrates. Locally named Turistik Dogu Ekspresi, the train offers one of the most coveted new experiences in the vast country. Its nine cars weave around …
Bottles clink, Turkish party train blazes through the night on epic journey
The service was suspended less than a year after it started due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ankara/Kars: Festive garlands, white tablecloths and eye-catching bottles appear as passengers board the Eastern Express for an epic journey across Turkey’s snow-capped Euphrates. Locally named Turistik Dogu Ekspresi, the train offers one of the most coveted new experiences in …
Malian army expected to hold elections before 2026: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that Mali’s military government must hold delayed elections in “a relatively short period of time” – not in 2026, as President Assimi Goita recently announced. The UN chief said in an interview with the Associated Press that he had spoken with President Goita, three presidents of the …
A French couple on a cycling trip reaches a seaside resort
ANTALYA A French couple reached the Turkish seaside resort of Antalya by bike, after cycling some 14,000 kilometers in a year and a half. class=”cf”> After traveling through more than 10 Turkish provinces during their journey, the couple now aims to leave Antalya and return to their country of origin via the Mediterranean and Aegean …
Earthquake damaged houses in central Turkey
KAYSERİ Sarıoğlan district in the central Anatolian province of Kayseri was hit by a 4.9 magnitude earthquake early on January 19. class=”cf”> “The earthquake occurred at a depth of 23.7 kilometers at 2:28 a.m.,” the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) announced. No casualties were reported, however, two people were hospitalized after having panic attacks. …
Full recovery of global tourism unlikely before 2024, says UN
As the omicron variant, which continues to spread around the world, is hurting economic recovery, global tourist arrivals are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024 at the earliest, the Organization said on Tuesday. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The tourism industry has suffered a severe blow in 2020 due to closures and travel …
Turkey eliminates 7 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
The Turkish army killed seven terrorists from the Syrian branch of the PKK, the YPG, who opened harassing fire and attempted to infiltrate the area of Operation Source of Peace, the Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday. The terrorists were killed by artillery fire after trying to enter the Turkish-held area in northeast Syria. Turkey …
Public bids hit a record high in Turkey last year
ISTANBUL Initial public offerings (IPOs) reached a record 52 last year, with IPO volume approaching 22 billion Turkish liras, said Korkmaz Ergun, CEO of Borsa Istanbul. class=”cf”> “2021 has been a successful year for capital markets as markets hit all-time highs in terms of the number of IPOs, number of investors, index values and trading …
A Canadian diplomat killed by an avalanche at Mont Erciyes
KAYSERİ Micheal Kreeft, member of the Canadian Coordination of the United Nations, lost his life after being caught in an avalanche at Mount Erciyes, located in the central Anatolia province of Kayseri, while skiing. The body of the 45-year-old diplomat was found during search operations carried out by rescue teams at a temperature of minus …
China wins power battle in AI race with US
There is a widespread belief that China is emerging as a new superpower, displacing the United States from the global power structure. China has undeniably emerged as a global economic powerhouse, and it is expected to overtake the United States as the world’s largest economy by 2028. With increased spending on weapons research and the …
Turkey’s Fastest Dream Games Unicorn Valuation Hits $2.75 Billion
Turkish mobile game startup Dream Games has raised $255 million (TL 3.5 billion) from investors, raising its valuation to $2.75 billion, making it one of the top mobile game companies most valuable private companies in the world, only two years after its creation. The valuation, which Dream Games achieved with new capital, represents a doubling …
My Streaming Gem: Why You Should Watch I Called Him Morgan | Movie
A minute in Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers’ 1959 standard Moanin’, its bluesy piano refrain is blasted with the piercing brilliance of a single trumpet note. It’s 20-year-old Lee Morgan, soloing with a confidence that would define the so-called “hard bop” sound of jazz label Blue Note. At 18, he had already played with …
No injuries, minor damage after earthquake in central Turkey
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Sarıoğlan, a small town in Turkey’s central province of Kayseri, early Tuesday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 23.7 kilometers (14.7 miles), the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) announced at 2:28 a.m. local time (2328 GMT). Authorities announced that some buildings were suffering from cracks while the walls …
Turkey has 30 eruption scenarios for its 14 volcanoes: minister
ANKARA As part of the volcanic eruption hazard assessment, Turkey has generated around 30 scenarios for 14 volcanoes spread across the country through studies carried out in collaboration with the University of Bristol in the UK, the minister said. Energy and Natural Resources. “We worked on all the risk assessments,” Fatih Dönmez said, answering a …
A food show showcases Turkish cuisine at NYC Turkish House
After its first two iterations in Istanbul and Dubai, the Gastro Show, showcasing Turkish cuisine with dishes from all over Anatolia, was held in New York at Turkish House (Türk Evi) on January 14. The Food Tourism Association organized the event. and Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, was the guest of honour. About …
“Ankara and Baku thwart threats, cooperate effectively in the region”
Turkey and Azerbaijan have played an important role in countering threats and have cooperated in a wide range of areas thanks to their historical and brotherly ties, Baku’s envoy to Turkey Rashad Mammadov said on Saturday. Speaking at the Ankara-based Strategic Thinking Institute (SDE), a think tank, Mammadov stressed that Turkey-Azerbaijan brotherhood is a model. …
Canadian diplomat killed by avalanche on Mount Erciyes in Turkey
The body of Canadian UN coordination member Micheal Kreeft, killed when he was buried by an avalanche while skiing at Erciyes ski resort in Kayseri, central Turkey, has been found Sunday. Three people who came to Kayseri to ski from Gaziantep in southern Turkey were caught in an avalanche in the Hisarcık Kapı Valley in …
Historical, hip and vibrant, Turkey is still a land of plenty
As a world traveler, I had put a destination on hold until three things lined up: finances, timing, and motivation. But with rumors of a travel ban on the horizon, I accepted the reality that money burns, time melts and memories are the only impressions we can stamp on our minds. Before masked smiles and …
Result of the tender for the construction of high-speed trains Yerköy Kayseri
Result of the tender for the construction of high-speed trains Yerköy Kayseri The tender for “Yerköy-Kayseri High Speed Train Railway Construction”, whose tenders were collected by the General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments (AYGM) in December, has been concluded. Doğuş-Çekler-Özkar joint venture submitted the most suitable bid with 21 TL for the tender, which took place …
Family face jail time after deadly exorcism ritual
ANKARA Members of a family in the Turkish capital are facing murder charges in a case involving a deadly exorcism ritual. class=”cf”> Özge Nur Tekin, 30, died last year after being taken to hospital after suddenly fainting. However, doctors alerted security forces when they discovered bruises on the victim’s back and arms. An inquest revealed …
Goreme National Park is the most beautiful landscape in Cappadocia
Hiking isn’t the only thing visitors to Goreme National Park in Cappadocia can do; that is to say, if they are not completely fascinated by its landscape, alone Göreme Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. This area, flanked by the Hasan and Erciyes hills, a cascading stream, a delta …
Turkish Cyprus: Brothers, sisters living across the sea
The island of Cyprus is the apple of the eye of the Mediterranean. For centuries it was home to several peoples and was once ruled by the great Hittite, Ottoman, Phoenician, Assyrian, Persian and Byzantine emperors. Due to its geopolitical importance, anyone who wanted to have a say in the region set their sights on …
Turkish family charged with death after exorcism of woman
The husband and parents of a woman who died under suspicious circumstances last year in the capital Ankara are charged with murder and complicity in murder in a bizarre exorcism case. The victim, Ö.NT, 30, died in March 2021 after being hospitalized when she fainted at a market where sacrificial animals are slaughtered. The authorities …
Expat guide: top tips for skiing in Turkey
I bet you didn’t know that Turkey has nearly a dozen ski resorts scattered across the country, each of which can provide the perfect winter getaway. Each ski destination in Turkey varies in the reasons it stands out and also has its own drawbacks. But from a layman’s perspective, and an expat at that, here’s …
Obituary – Barbara C. Anderson
Barbara C Anderson passed away on January 10, 2022, at the age of 94, after a full life. His family will celebrate his life at a memorial later this year. Barbara was born to Thomas and Ruth Cabe in Franklin, North Carolina, and raised in Maryland and Virginia. She graduated in 1944 from Varina High …
Turkey’s Göreme National Park, 5th most popular in the world on TikTok
According to research by travel experts ParkSleepFly, Göreme National Park, located in Turkey’s central Nevşehir province, is the world’s fifth most popular national park on TikTok. The study analyzed the number of views of national parks around the world to reveal the most popular national parks on the social media app. Most of the other …
The global brand Erciyes welcomed 25,000 visitors in 150 days
The global brand Erciyes welcomed 25,000 visitors in 150 days The mayor of the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, Dr Memduh Büyükkılıç, the premier of the Central Anatolia region, the 5th largest mountain in Turkey and Kayseri Erciyes A.Ş. announced that the company-run Erciyes Ski Center welcomed 25,000 visitors in 150 days. Büyükkılıç announced that the 112th …
Russia and China block UN support for ECOWAS sanctions against Mali
Russia and China on Tuesday blocked the United Nations Security Council from backing new sanctions against Mali over its military leaders’ decision to postpone next month’s elections to 2026, a blow to restoring democracy there. troubled West African country. Kenya’s UN ambassador Martin Kimani said after closed-door discussions of France’s draft declaration endorsing sanctions imposed …
The world of football loses many players in tragic accidents
ANKARA – Turkish footballer Ahmet Calik died in a road accident on Tuesday, reminding everyone that he was not the only player in the world of football to die in an accident. Here are some tragic losses the world of football has witnessed: Czech striker Sural leaves behind his wife and 2 children Czech striker …
Turkish restaurant and jazz bar in Cappadocia to open next to Ashford International Station
A new Turkish restaurant with a jazz bar and kebab van is set to open next to Ashford International Station. Named Cappadocia after the region of Turkey famous for its scenic hot-air balloon rides, the Station Road venue – more recently known as Otto Bar and Shisha Lounge – promises to serve up traditional cultural …
Ottoman-era Ishak Pasha Palace could be fitted with a central heating system
In the 238-year-old Ishak Pasha Palace, one of the most important works of the Ottoman Empire in Anatolia, researchers believe traces of a “central heating system” have been found. Described as the “Passage of Civilizations”, Ishak Pasha Palace in Doğubayazıt District of Eastern Ağrı Province attracts many tourists to the region. Built in the Ottoman …
The Radisson Blu hits the slopes in Turkey
An upscale ski hotel in the province of Kayseri, featuring 60 spacious rooms as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools with spectacular views of Mount Erciyes, has opened its doors. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes is a welcome addition to Turkey’s popular winter sports destination. A winter wonderland courtesy of Radisson Blu As …
Death toll due to heavy snowfall in Pakistan’s Murree rises to 23
The death toll due to unprecedented snowfall and the influx of tourists in the popular hill station of Murree in Pakistan has risen to 23 after an underage girl suffering from a cold and pneumonia was died because she could not be transported to the hospital in time. Thousands of people visited …
Konya Karaman bullet train line opens today
The high-speed train line, which will reduce the trip between Konya and Karaman to 40 minutes, opens today. President Erdogan will also participate in the first expedition from Konya to Karaman. The line that Erdogan will inaugurate will save 63 million lire per year. The ceremony will take place at 2:00 PM. It will reduce …
Souvenirs from Italy: Ravenna, Capital of the Empire
Ravenna features the finest examples of Late Roman Empire / Early Byzantine / Eastern Roman architecture and art. The tragedy of the Eastern / Byzantine Roman Empire is that the geographic area that was its center was destroyed by war, conquest and populations that have no roots in its civilization. We visited Ravenna to see …
The Turks Behind Turkovac’s Success
When the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the greatest crises in human history, began, I’m sure no one expected Turks to be the hope of the world. So far, nine countries have produced a vaccine against the coronavirus, which is the greatest weapon against the pandemic. We must proudly point out that one of these countries …
Global food prices soar to highest in a decade with slim hopes for 2022
Global food prices jumped 28% in 2021 to their highest level in a decade, the UN food agency said on Thursday, with slim hope of a return to more market conditions. stable this year. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Food Price Index, which tracks the most traded food products globally, …
No proposal to import milk from Australia at preferential rates: Minister
Union Fisheries, Livestock and Dairy Minister Parshottam Rupala on Tuesday denied a claim by agricultural leader Rakesh Tikait that there is a proposal to import milk from Australia. “Some organizations only work on the basis of a policy based on protest and spreading false information. Their only purpose is to distract farmers. …
70 arrested in domestic operations against FETÖ in Turkey
Security forces arrested 70 people in two separate operations against the terrorist group Güleniste (FETÖ) across Turkey on Tuesday. They were among 115 suspects sought by authorities, a large number that indicates the terror group still has members hidden inside the country six years after a major crackdown began following an attempted coup of state. …
This Week in History: January 3-9
Milosevic rejects election results in Serbia On January 3, 1997, the government of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic declared that it rejected the report of a group of observers led by former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez, which called for recognition of the opposition’s victories in the elections. municipal authorities in 19 of the largest cities …
Kayseri Métropolitain Marque 2021
Kayseri Métropolitain Marque 2021 If the Metropolitan Municipality of Kayseri stood out for the projects and services it inaugurated and for which it laid the foundations in 2021, it has also signed new projects that will broaden the horizon and the vision of the city with 9 inaugurations and 9 openings, in addition to its …
Turkey rolls out local vaccine amid spike in Omicron cases
Turkey, recording a six-month spike in its COVID-19 infections due to the spread of Omicron, rolled out its local vaccine, Turkovac, with assurances it was “effective” against the new variant. “Although we have an increase in the number of people infected largely due to the new variant of Omicron, there are fewer people hospitalized and …
Kayseri Metropolitan Marked 2021
While the Metropolitan Municipality of Kayseri has attracted attention with the projects and services it has opened and posed in 2021, it has also signed new projects that will broaden the horizon and the vision of the city with 9 revolutionary works and 9 openings, in addition to its voluntary commitment. municipal activities. In Kayseri, …
‘Better to be a slave abroad’: Mass migration hits the Balkans
Abandoned shops and mostly empty streets offer few signs of life in Valandovo, North Macedonia, where young people are fleeing in large numbers in hopes of finding a better life abroad. Like much of this impoverished corner of southeastern Europe, this tiny Balkan nation is sitting on a demographic time bomb fueled by an aging …