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Türkiye: a hub on the historic spice route and home to 3,500 endemic medicinal and aromatic plants
Anatolia, located on the Historic Spice Route, has been an area of attraction since the ancient times of mankind with its climate, its fertility, its variety and the beauty offered by its nature. Turkey is home to 12,000 varieties of plants and has incredible potential for aromatic herbs and spices. Due to Turkey’s climatic and …
Turkish Delights | Philstar.com
Turkey (officially the Republic of Türkiye) is full of many delights – natural (like Cappadocia) and historical (like Ephesus) sites; the colors (the Grand Bazaar and the ubiquitous carpet shops); and gastronomy. To introduce the richness and diversity of Turkish gastronomy to the Philippine shores and to celebrate Turkish Cuisine Week, an exquisite lunch was …
Rebel Wilson and his girlfriend Ramona Agruma pose on top of a mountain in Turkey
Rebel Wilson and his girlfriend Ramona Agruma have shared another glimpse of their luxury holiday in Turkey – posing on top of a mountain in ‘magical Cappadocia‘. The actress, 42, went sailor chic in a nautical-inspired blue and white striped T-shirt and white jogging bottoms and trainers. Meanwhile, Ramona opted for pastel colors with striped …
Renewable change to help Turkey create more than 300,000 new jobs by 2030
By investing in renewable energy rather than continuing to rely on fossil fuels, Turkey could create more than 300,000 new jobs by 2030, according to a recently released United Nations report. Turkey could reap huge economic benefits by shifting new investments from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, according to a joint analysis released Tuesday …
The Great Orator of Islam – Kashmir Reader
When describing the advancement of Islam, historians cannot ignore Mahmut Ustaosmanoglu, also known as Sheikh Mahmud Effendi. In fact, he is the first figure, not only in Turkey but also in the entire Islamic world, who spread Sunnah and Taqwa in its true meaning and in practical ways.Mahmud Effendi lived in Istanbul and spent his …
This Lakota Grandma Rocks – Indian Country Today
Marie-Annette PemberTIC In addition to its people, the small town of Oglala on the Pine Ridge Reservation is also home to a large and diverse dog population. On this particular May day, it seems most of them have decided to chase my rental car, biting the tires as I slowly make my way up the …
The paradise of high peaks: the Artabel Lakes Natural Park in Turkey
Artabel Lakes Nature Park takes on a truly unique appearance at the start of every summer in northeast Gümüşhane with its peaceful cascading streams, waterfalls and 22 glacial lakes. The park, also called “the summit where light meets water”, is located in high geography, at an altitude of 3,331 meters (10,928 feet). Artabel offers fascinating …
The Romans drank gladiator blood as a cure for epilepsy!
The ancient Romans were known to enjoy violent forms of entertainment – public executions, animal hunts, chariot races and gladiatorial games. However, the blood and gore didn’t stop with the gladiator blood spill – they drank it too! Records show that between the 1st and 6th centuries, theological and medical writers believed that eating the …
Turkey will put tourist trains on 4 lines similar to the famous Eastern Express
Turkish Railways (TCDD) is planning to put new tourist trains similar to the famous Eastern Express on four lines across the country, as these routes are attracting huge interest, while contributing to the region’s economy. People’s growing demand for the Eastern Express, which connects Turkey’s capital Ankara to the snowy east, has led the TCDD …
Moscow tightens its economic grip on southern Ukraine
Little seems to have changed for Alexei Andrusenko, the boss of a foundry in Berdyansk, southern Ukraine, who is happy to have kept all his staff since Moscow took control of the city. Andrusenko and his 50 or so employees continue to report for work every morning in the gray building on the outskirts of …
The great orator of Islam-1
From childhood, he was such an influential and inspiring person that the people of his village called their children “Mahmud” in the hope that they too would be like him. In the contemporary Muslim world, when describing the advance of Islam, historians cannot ignore Mahmut Ustaosmanoglu, also known as Sheikh Mahmud Effendi, in fact the …
Zola Jesus: from personal cataclysm to the “magical present”
In a world that feels increasingly anarchic, loveless, Godless, few actively choose to spend their lives seeking magic. And then there is Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus. Last year, just after a severe snowstorm hit Turkey’s east and west coasts, the classical musician-turned-industrialist boarded a plane for Cappadocia, an ancient psychedelic landscape in the …
Unique Battle of Issus Chess Set Could Be Yours for $1.9 Million – Robb Report
There are chess games, and then there is this extraordinary chessboard. The Battle of Issus, just listed by high-end antique dealer MS Rau, has been meticulously handcrafted over a decade and is a work of art in its own right. Legend has it that Ruven Perelman did the one-off in 1992 for his daughter’s dowry. …
EIB Hosts Renewable Energy and Sustainability Summit in Izmir, Turkey
Renewable Energy and Sustainability Summit, second session (source: EIB) The “Renewable Energy and Sustainability Summit” in Izmir, Turkey, organized by the Aegean Exporters Associations, brought together all stakeholders in the renewable energy sector. The “Renewable Energy and Sustainability Summit” organized by the Aegean Exporters Associations brought together all parts of the renewable energy sector on …
Turkish consumer confidence falls to record low
Turkey’s consumer confidence index hit a new record low in June, official data showed on Wednesday, as soaring inflation further weighed on sentiment. The index fell 6.2% to 63.4 points this month, according to consumer trends survey figures from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT). The …
Iran’s Cappadocia plans to be listed as World Heritage
TEHRAN — Iran is following a possible inscription of the rocky village of Kandovan in East Azerbaijan province, sometimes referred to as Iran’s Cappadocia, a local tourism official has said. As the village was recently added to UNESCO’s temporary list, its possible listing is being pursued more seriously, Mehdi Jodai said on Tuesday, IRNA reported. …
The natural wonder of Türkiye Waterfalls
Turkey is a country that offers breathtaking scenery wherever you go, from Mediterranean beaches to remote mountain villages, with beautiful countryside offering luxurious views that stretch to the sky. Among these natural wonders are an array of waterfalls (Turkish for waterfall is şelale) that can almost be overlooked – and they’re just too good to …
Online Visa Services Market – San Juan Independent
The Online Visa Services market study by “marketreports.info” provides details about market dynamics affecting the market, market scope, market segmentation and overlays on major market players, highlighting the favorable competitive landscape by leading CIBT, VFS Global, VisaHQ, iVisa, Atlas, Duke, BTW, Easy Visa, Onlinevisa, ItsEasy, Passports & Visas, Washington Express Visas, IVSDC, GSS, Akbar, Thomas …
Archbishop of America: I pray that your path will be smooth
The Archbishop of America emphasized in his invocation: “I pray that you will take what you have learned here in Saint-Basile and apply it in your own life for the rest of your days. Because you’ve learned more than just facts and figures here at the Academy. You have learned what it is to love …
Missed, Proud, Devoted: A Father’s Day Celebration in Turkey
No matter how patriarchal Turkish society is, mothers are apparently revered more than fathers in culture and social life. This is rightly the case for their double burden as household members doing all the household chores, while pursuing careers, or in rural areas, helping their fathers working in the fields. In such circumstances, the stories …
Israeli president thanks Turkey for counterterrorism efforts
Israel thanked Turkey for the country’s efforts in the fight against terrorism, the Communications Directorate in the capital Ankara said on Sunday. The Directorate added that Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his thanks during a phone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan earlier in the day. They also discussed Turkey-Israel relations and regional issues. The …
You can now fly direct to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines celebrated its brand new Seattle-Istanbul route with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 15, 2022. This follows the United Nations’ decision on June 2, 2022 to accept the request for change country name from Turkey to Türkiye. Turkish Airlines flight attendants along the Bosphorus, Istanbul Haldun Dincce Istanbul direct flights from Seattle and Vancouver …
Turkey’s Mission Expansion | Column
Some nations have histories, cultures, civilizations and great empires. And over time, these empires and administrative cultures are believed to have disappeared. When you look at the world in the 14th century, there was almost Turkish dominance from Central Asia to Europe: the Great Timurid Empire in Transoxiana, the Mughal Shah, who ruled India for …
Why did medieval Indian cavalries avoid Parthian archery?
Direct open frontal assault, rather than ambush and cunning, was preferred by the Kshatriyas Direct open frontal assault, rather than ambush and cunning, was preferred by the Kshatriyas In one account from the Ramayana epic, Ram was so fair that even though he knew Ravana’s weak point was his navel, he continued to shoot arrows …
A museum will exhibit 7.5 million year old fossils in Kayseri in Turkey
A new paleontology museum featuring exhibits of 7.5 million-year-old fossils of elephants, giraffes, horses and rhinos will open in Turkey’s central province of Kayseri. The discovery of the fossils was made near excavations launched by the Yamula Dam in the Kocasinan district of the city two years ago. Excavations in the area were launched after …
Turkey calls for more trade, lifting restrictions on FDI among D-8 members
The level of trade, investment and supply chain integration among developing-8 (D-8) countries is far below the desired level, the Turkish Trade Minister said, adding that explicit restrictions or Implicit restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) should be lifted for close cooperation to be achieved within the framework of the organization. Speaking at an event …
DCMS digital strategy aims to boost UK tech economy and close skills gap
The new DCMS digital strategy was announced at London Tech Week, with Digital Minister Chris Philp promising it would help grow a £150bn digital economy and make the UK the “best place in the world to start and grow a technology business”. The intergovernmental strategy, not to be confused with a new CDDO digital government …
Woman fears her ailing fiance imprisoned for links to Gülen may be neglected
The fiancee of a man arrested on Gülen links says she fears he is being neglected as he has lost a lot of weight in the past three months but still has not been transported to hospital hospital, the Bold Medya news site reported. Tuba Özdemir said that her fiancé, İzzeddin Yenigün, was in constant …
Key Global Hot Air Balloon Travel Market Manufacturers, Growth Drivers, Growth Rate and Forecast 2022 to 2028 – Designer Women
Well under further investigation Global hot air balloon travel market from 2022 to 2028 by MarketQuest.biz provides reliable and enumerated survey of business attributes, fragment descriptions, major drivers and restraints, and genuine insight into the future growth of the global market. The report provides information on key drivers, most recent market developments, probable industry capacity, …
Turkey presents roadmap for climate-friendly agriculture
The government is accelerating its efforts in the fight against climate change. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry focuses on climate-friendly agricultural initiatives and food production, with an emphasis on ecosystem protection. Climate change is high on Turkey’s agenda as the global phenomenon has raised average global temperatures by 1.1 degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit) …
Music, Opera and Dance in Turkey’s Ancient Sites
Summer is well underway and with it, of course, come colorful events across Turkey’s ancient landscape, from dance festivals to musical performances on ancient stages, operas and even ballets that are meant to capture and to delight audiences at World Heritage sites. Here’s a roundup of some of the events to look forward to this …
Amsterdam canal tour tops list of world’s best travel experiences
An open-air Amsterdam canal boat tour with refreshments has been crowned the world’s best travel experience by TripAdvisor. The reviews website today announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best Things to Do” awards, which analyze thousands of user reviews and ratings to rank the most popular. TripAdvisor reviewed the best dining …
Turkey: Unfavorable weather forecast for the central, southern and northeastern regions on June 14
Event Thunderstorms are expected in parts of central, southern and northeastern Turkey on June 14. Thunderstorms will likely be accompanied by heavy downpours, strong gusts of wind, lightning and possible hailstorms. Disruptions are ongoing in parts of central Turkey after heavy rains in recent days triggered flooding in the region. Further downpours will likely worsen …
Turkey’s capital Ankara struggles to recover from deadly floods
Heavy rains that caused flooding in the capital Ankara over the weekend rattled city residents who were unaccustomed to such downpours in June. The floods, which washed away trees and inundated buildings in several neighborhoods, were also Ankara’s deadliest in recent memory, killing three people. On Monday, residents of the town sought to recover from …
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Receives Centenary Pilgrims in Constantinople – From the Archdiocese
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew receives centenary pilgrims in Constantinople On Thursday, June 9, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the participants of the second GOARCH centenary pilgrimage to Constantinople. “We look forward to welcoming you again and again during this year of celebration of the Centenary of the …
Royal order honors Shreveport man with knighthood
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport native’s talent and unwavering faith took him from a recording contract to roaming and knighthood. Billy Dorsey is the son of a retired airman who served 20 years in the Air Force and settled the family in Haughton after leaving Barksdale Air Force Base. Apostle Billy Dorsey, Sr. and …
W+K created a version of an arcade photo booth for Tokyo Ikea
“We used a mix of puppetry and stop motion animation to bring our stuffed animals to life, which was a first for us,” the creatives told Muse. “We had great partners and together we were able to figure out how they would move naturally, how to push the emotion levels and how they would enjoy …
Neolithic obsidian tools unearthed on 9,000-year-old hill in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – Obsidian tools, dating back to the Neolithic period, were recently discovered at Tepe Ahranjan, home to a 9,000-year-old human settlement in Salmas County, Azerbaijan’s Western Province, Azerbaijan. northwestern Iran. The finds are diverse and categorized into seven types based on their appearance and colors, Iranian archaeologist Afrasyab Geravand said, CHTN reported on Wednesday. …
Turkey: Disruptions due to ongoing flooding in several regions since June 8
Event Flooding disruption was reported in several areas of Turley through June 8 and further adverse weather conditions are expected across much of the country. Heavy rains triggered flooding in parts of the capital Ankara on June 7, leading to the rescue of dozens of people from a flooded building and at least 11 injured. …
Nearly 478,000 people visit Cappadocia in a month
NEVŞEHİR Some 477,757 people visited Cappadocia, the historic region of central Anatolia famous for its fairy chimneys, in May this year, a number nearly eight times higher than in the same month a year earlier, the report said. office of the governor of the province of Nevşehir. class=”cf”> “In May 2021, the number of visitors …
Exhibition revives ‘Shahmaran’ myth in Mardin, Turkey
The Shahmaran myth, the 10,000-year-old intangible verbal cultural treasure of Anatolia, comes to life in the southeastern province of Mardin with a new exhibition. “Shahmaran” exhibition by artist Serra Erdoğan accentuated the historical atmosphere of Ulubey Mansion. The “Shahmaran” exhibition is held at Ulubey Mansion, Mardin, in southeastern Turkey. (Courtesy of the artist) Shahmaran, which …
Tourists flock to Cappadocia and Pamukkale in 2022
Turkey’s scenic Cappadocia region, in the central province of Nevsehir, attracted 1 million tourists in the first five months of this year, according to official figures. A total of 1.03 million domestic and international visitors came to explore the charming tourist center, famous for its distinctive fairy chimneys, underground cities, cave hotels and hot air …
The Turkish Süper Lig will become the “Istanbul League”
ISTANBUL With the promotion of Ümraniyespor and Istanbulspor, Istanbul’s number of teams in the Turkish Süper Lig has reached eight, bringing Turkey’s most populous city to the center of Turkish football next season and transforming the organization into an “Istanbul league”. class=”cf”> In the 2022-23 season, some 19 teams from 11 of the 81 provinces …
Global tourist arrivals tripled in first quarter: UN
International tourist arrivals tripled in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2021, with Europe leading the rebound as COVID-19 restrictions eased, the United Nations tourism agency said on Monday. In the first three months of 2022, there were 117 million tourist arrivals worldwide, up from 41 million in the same period a …
Candidate nurses clown around in Turkish children’s hospital
Hospitals can be dark environments, but it’s important to make people smile, especially young patients, and that’s exactly what hospital staff at the city hospital of Kayseri in the center of the city thought. Turkey, as they tried to make the children happy and overcome the fear of the hospital with fun activities, especially thanks …
‘Night at the Fotobox’ promotes IKEA in Shibuya, Japan
Where the kawaii world of arcade photo booths collides with furnishing solutions. To promote their store opening in Shibuya, IKEA Japan and Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo teamed up to create IKEA’s quirky photo booth, promoted by the brand’s soft toys. Arcade photo booths combine the standard passport photo machine with an arcade video game. IKEA created a …
Malaika Arora nails red hot weekend vibes in a chic kaftan, it’s worth ₹15k | fashion trends
Come summers, and our favorite stars are escaping city life to vacation amid the beaches. Bollywood OG fashionista Malaika Arora is also among them. However, the star skipped the beaches for her summer vacation this time around. She flew to Cappadocia, Turkey, to admire the distinctive fairy chimneys, winding valleys, hidden churches, remarkable rock formations …
Turkish consumer inflation soars to 73.5%
Turkey’s consumer inflation hit a 24-year high of 73.5% and the Turkish lira has lost 65% of its value since September as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pursued a controversial policy of lowering inflation. interest rates and promote growth at the expense of inflation spiraling out of control. Consumer price increased by 2.98% in May to …
Afraid of dog attacks? Turkish map offers help
As stray dog attacks irritate more and more people, an online platform is reaching out to the public with a unique solution: a map showing locations with high concentrations of stray dogs. On Havrita (a combination of Turkish words for bark and map), users can upload photos of the stray pack and pinpoint their exact …