History is an inconstant subject. If not carefully preserved, it quickly disappears into the cloudy nights of forgotten lands, never to be found again. The 2,900-year-old Altıntepe Castle – one of the most important Urartian cities in Anatolia, Erzincan in eastern Turkey – can testify to this. Standing the test …
Read More »Turkey summons US ambassador over warning over police methods
ISTANBUL (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Ankara has been summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry following a warning to U.S. citizens in Turkey about their attendance at a political rally that referenced police crowd control methods , state media reported on Sunday. The embassy posted a message on its …
Read More »Dishes from Ottoman palaces take center stage at Turkish Cuisine Week
The flavors of cuisine from the Ottoman palaces that have survived to this day are set to be showcased to the world in Edirne, Turkey with several events planned as part of “Turkish Cuisine Week”, with nationwide celebrations in every city and embassy with the participation of international personalities. guests. …
Read More »Shocker for Turkey, Greece ‘Arch Rival’ says it will negotiate with US to acquire F-35 stealth fighter jets
Greece will soon begin negotiations with the United States on the purchase of fifth-generation F-35 fighters as part of efforts to strengthen both the Greek armed forces and NATO’s eastern and southeastern flanks. said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. “We are going to start the process of acquiring a squadron …
Read More »Fethiye Times News – Week Ending May 15, 2022
Welcome to our selection of news from Fethiye and Turkey. Organized from various sources of information. Fourth “Accessible Strokes” event in Ölüdeniz 25 athletes with disabilities participated in the fourth “Accessible Strokes” event which aims to reintegrate young people with disabilities into society. The event took place in Ölüdeniz on …
Read More »Visit Sari in Iran, capital of eco-tourism in 2022
Yusef JalaliTV Press, Sari The Economic Cooperation Organization, ECO, has named the city of Sari in northern Iran as the tourism capital of the ECO region in 2022. The city invited the country’s officials and foreign ambassadors to celebrate the designation of the title. The Economic Cooperation Organization, or ECO …
Read More »By building a house, they dug a chamber for the ancient gods
When builders began digging the foundations of a house in 2017 in Başbük, a Turkish village about 110 km from the Syrian border, they came across a curious opening in the limestone bedrock. Soon they unearthed a staircase that descended more than 20 feet. It led to a cool, damp …
Read More »Holidays in Spain: post-Brexit British tourists must be welcomed with “open arms”, says Spain | Travel News | Travel
Manuel Butler, head of the Spanish Tourist Board in London, said British tourist numbers are expected to be back to pre-pandemic levels this summer. He said: “We must welcome British tourists with open arms this first post-Brexit summer.” Although Brexit rules were in place last summer, due to Covid restrictions, …
Read More »TUI launches the summer holiday season in Turkey
The TUI summer season has officially started in Turkey with around 180,000 guests flying to Turkey in April and May. TUI has increased its capacity for this summer and will bring more than 1.5 million customers to Turkey from its 13 source markets in 2022. Around one million of them …
Read More »Danish tourist killed in bomb blast in northern Iraq
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — A Danish national was killed by a roadside bomb while riding a bicycle in northern Iraq, local Kurdish authorities in the country said Friday, blaming Turkish Kurdish insurgents to have placed the machine. According to a Dohuk area police statement, Torbjorn Methmann died in an explosion …
Read More »NATO News: Drone ‘avoids Turkish airspace’ over Black Sea | World | News
A NATO RQ-4 Global Hawk drone was spotted apparently taking a circuitous route to avoid entering Turkish airspace as it flew 52,000 feet above the Black Sea. Turkey positioned itself as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia from the start of the war and has been criticized for it. He …
Read More »May Day violence erupts in France and Turkey | News | DW
Clashes took place on the sidelines of a march in the French capital on Sunday, with demonstrators protesting against the policies of recently re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron. Most of the protesters were peaceful, but violence erupted in two places along the route. Police intervened when a group reported to …
Read More »Top Turkish diplomat visits Venezuela to strengthen relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu met with senior Venezuelan officials to deepen bilateral trade relations, including migration and agriculture. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela, April 29, 2022. (AA) Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has called on Turkish companies to invest in the …
Read More »Turkey’s tourism receipts are expected to top $35 billion this year
Published on: Thursday April 28, 2022 Turkey’s tourism receipts are expected to surpass the $35 billion target this year, the country’s Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati has said. Hotel occupancy in Turkey is around 68% this month and is expected to reach 92% in May, Nebati said. Nebati said …
Read More »Turkey’s 1st cycling holiday tour will take place in Marmaris
The International Santini Queens of the Aegean Boostrace, Turkey’s first cycling tour featuring a race-vacation concept, will run on a revised route this year. The tour will take place on May 29 and will take runners from Marmaris, in southwestern Turkey, to Akyaka via Gökova on two different routes – …
Read More »Documentary made on the Butte d’Arslantepe
MALAYE British historian, writer and editor Bettany Mary Hughes has made a documentary film about Arslantepe Mound, which is on the UNESCO cultural heritage list in the eastern province of Malatya. class=”cf”> Hughes and his team came to Turkey in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the …
Read More »Successful season opening: TUI offers more holidays in Turkey
The TUI summer season has officially started in Turkey with around 180,000 guests flying to Turkey in April and May. TUI has increased its capacity for this summer and will bring more than 1.5 million customers to Turkey from its 13 source markets in 2022. Around one million of them …
Read More »Turkey thinks it can finally export a luxury brand, can electric vehicles transform the country?
2022 is officially a rebranding year for Turkey, officially changing its name to Turkiye, and the country is taking many steps to project a new image abroad. The past few weeks have been important for Turkey, as the security and stability of Europe and Turkey’s role in this picture have …
Read More »A guide to sustainable development
TEHRAN. KAZINFORM The role of food is becoming increasingly important in the marketing of tourist destinations, said Zahra Larijani, secretary of the food committee of the association of travel agents. According to IRANDAILY, she said culinary tourism helps grow the local economy, improve employment and guide a nation towards sustainable …
Read More »War in Ukraine Hits Russian Tourism Industry – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Russian tourism, both inbound and outbound, is being hit hard by the war-torn crisis that unfolded in the former Soviet republic of Ukraine in late February. For more than two years, the tourism industry has been affected due to the spread of Covid-19 which has turned the world upside down. …
Read More »Istanbul Airport named 2nd busiest international hub in 2021
Istanbul Airport has been named the world’s second-busiest airport for international passenger traffic in 2021, its operator IGA said on Tuesday, as the travel industry seeks to recover from the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. . Istanbul Airport handled more than 26.4 million international passengers last year, a 66% year-on-year …
Read More »Turkish Airlines signs 1.5 million seat deal for Russian tourists
Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement to carry 1.5 million Russian tourists to the country during the year. The airline will allocate 1.5 million seats to Turkish tour operators offering package tours to Russia. It is part of a government-backed $300 million program that will also involve the creation of …
Read More »Cyprus eases travel restrictions – plus latest updates for Greece, Spain, Turkey and UAE
Cyprus is due to scrap travel restrictions after the Easter holidays as it becomes the latest tourist destination to reassess strict entry requirements. As the holiday season kicks off with a surge of sun-seekers eager to get away, many overseas countries are easing rules to help revive their post-pandemic economies. …
Read More »US says potential sale of F-16s to Turkey would serve US interests, NATO – letter
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter taking part in the U.S.-led exercise Saber Strike flies over Estonia June 6, 2018. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) – The Biden administration believes that a possible sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey …
Read More »Turkey calls for investigation into civilian deaths in Bucha, Ukraine
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has called for an independent investigation into the ruthless killing of civilians in Bucha and other towns by Russian forces in Ukraine. “The images of the massacre, which were published in the press in various regions including Bucha and Irpin near kyiv, are appalling and sad …
Read More »The President of the International Turkish Culture and Heritage Foundation meets with the Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism – AZERTAC
Baku, April 4, AZERTAC President of the International Turkish Culture and Heritage Foundation Gunay Afandiyeva met with Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. Gunay Afandiyeva spoke about the activities of the organization aimed at promoting and deepening the ancient cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples. Afandiyeva …
Read More »TUI set to bring more customers to Turkey in summer 2022, the new Dutch Boeing 737-8 named Antalya
This summer, TUI plans to bring around 1.5 million customers to Turkey, increasing its capacity in all markets from 2019 levels. One million of these customers will travel to Antalya and, as a key destination for TUI’s growth strategy, it names one of its newest aircraft, Antalya. The official naming …
Read More »Russians avoid sanctions by flying to Uzbekistan for VISA, Mastercards
Russian tours to the Uzbek capital of Tashkent have been in high demand, travel agencies say, since they started offering ‘debit card’ tours in a bid to get Mastercard and VISA cards from Uzbek banks . Mastercard and VISA cards issued in Russia cannot be used abroad for international online …
Read More »“Progress in peace talks in Turkey to enable Putin-Zelensky meeting”
Progress in peace talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Turkey could pave the way for a leaders-level meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday. Addressing the Russian and Ukrainian delegations who are in Istanbul for peace talks, Erdoğan expressed optimism that progress could be made and said …
Read More »How does the invasion of Ukraine block tourism in Turkey and Cuba?
The turquoise beaches of Turkey and Cuba usually attract millions of Russian tourists. But this year they seem empty, dashing hopes of a vibrant revival for the countries’ tourism industries. The war in Ukraine has had a major impact on Turkey’s tourism sector, particularly Antalya, a Mediterranean region in southern …
Read More »Travelex launches 29th location at Dubai International (DXB) as travel sector rebounds
Market-leading foreign exchange brand Travelex has opened its 29th location at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB), in the latest index of the strong post-pandemic rebound of the Emirates’ tourism industry United Arabs. Travelex also announces plans to open its 30th store at the airport by April 2022. …
Read More »NATO should focus on Ukraine ceasefire: FM Çavuşoğlu
The next meeting between NATO leaders should focus on ways to achieve a ceasefire in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and not just on sanctions and deterrence, the foreign minister said on Tuesday. Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. “Everyone’s first goal should be a ceasefire,” Çavuşoğlu told Turkish reporters on the …
Read More »WORLD’S LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE “1915ÇANAKKALE” OPENS 18 MONTHS BEFORE CREATION
Tender of Turkish Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, General Directorate of Highways in 2017, financed and built by the partners of the Turkish-Korean joint venture – DL E&C–Limak–SK ecoplant–Yapı Merkezi – the Çanakkale bridge and highway of 1915 will allow the crossing between Asia and Europe continents in six minutes …
Read More »Marmaris in Turkey is the best value holiday hotspot for Britons in 2022
The world’s cheapest holiday hotspots for Britons in 2022 have been revealed in an annual report and it’s Marmaris in Turkey that is number one in the ranking. It is here that their book will stretch the most, followed by Sunny Beach in Bulgaria and the Algarve in Portugal (3rd). …
Read More »Uncertainty for Russian tourists in Turkey hotspot as war rages on
Antalya (Turkey) (AFP) – With its sparkling azure waters, secluded coves and golden sands, Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is a popular destination for Russian tourists, nearly five million of whom visited it last year. But many visitors currently vacationing in the region now fear they will not be able to return …
Read More »Vietnamese travel agencies see strong recovery in outbound tourism
Representatives of several tour operators said the number of Vietnamese tourists booking trips to Asia, the Middle East and Europe in March increased two to three times from last month. Leading tour operator Vietravel said the company will take four tour groups to Dubai, three to Thailand, one to the …
Read More »Mallorca a “refuge” holiday destination this summer
A message coming from the ITB Berlin tourism fair is that Mallorca will be a refuge vacation spot this summer. This despite but also because of the situation in Ukraine. The German travel association, DRV, says tour operators aim for safe destinations such as Majorcaand ABTA in the UK says …
Read More »Turkey welcomes senior Russian and Ukrainian diplomats for peace
Published on: 03/09/2022 – 16:02Amended: 09/03/2022 – 16:00 Antalya (Turkey) (AFP) – The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers will meet in southern Turkey on Thursday in the first high-level contact between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia invaded its neighbor two weeks ago. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has pushed for …
Read More »Greek Cyprus to lose Russian tourists to Turkey, says envoy
ISTANBUL Greek Cyprus will lose Russian tourists to Turkey this summer as it joined other countries in imposing sanctions on Moscow after the military dispute, the Russian ambassador to the Greek Cypriot administration has said. class=”cf”> “Summer is coming. You are closing your airspace. How will Russian tourists come to …
Read More »Outdoors Notebook: Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism Honored, Red River Fishing Tournaments, and More -Grand Forks Herald
Explore Minnesota honors Lake of the Woods’ Henry, others ST. PAUL — Northwestern Minnesota tourism developers and attractions were well represented among honorees at the Explore Minnesota Tourism 2022 conference for their contributions to the state’s travel industry. Joe Henry, Executive Director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, was named …
Read More »Russia’s demands to end Ukraine invasion ‘unrealistic’, Ankara says
Russia’s demands for talks and an end to its invasion of Ukraine are “unrealistic”, Turkish President Ibrahim Kalın’s spokesman said on Tuesday. “They probably won’t meet (Wednesday),” Kalın told CNN Turk TV. “It will most likely be postponed for a few days; we are in contact with the negotiating teams,” …
Read More »A Turkish mechanic makes a tracked vehicle from Renault 12
In Trabzon, Gökmen Türkmen, an auto mechanic specializing in suspension springs, travels across snowy plateaus with his specially modified 1977 Renault 12 tracked car – which essentially looks like a Renault 12 station wagon mounted on the tracked wheels of a tank . Now Türkmen is looking to sell its …
Read More »All eyes on the Black Sea after war-stricken Ukraine asks Turkey to seal straits to block Russian warships
The Black Sea is suddenly in the spotlight for its importance in the geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. The Great Inland Sea has great strategic and economic value for the six riparian countries – Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the north, Georgia to …
Read More »Live Updates: How Russia’s Assault on Ukraine Affects the Middle East
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could become Europe’s biggest state-to-state conflict since World War II. But the effects of the war will not be limited to the continent. Middle Eastern states maintain close ties with both sides in trade, tourism and defense. While North African countries like Egypt and Libya have …
Read More »IHATO member urges Turkey to plan to attract over 1 million Muslim tourists
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A member of the International Halal Tourism Organization (IHATO) said some 400 million Muslims live in geographical areas about 5 hours flight from Turkey. Omer Akgun Tekin added that this geostrategic advantage necessitates designing strategic planning in Turkey to develop halal tourism, Anadolu Agency reported. He said …
Read More »Western sanctions against Russia to delay underlying problems: Turkey
Western sanctions against Russia over the crisis in eastern Ukraine would only delay the underlying problems, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalın said. Sanctions against Russia are useless, Kalın told German newspaper Welt in an interview published on Sunday, adding that it would be better to listen and understand the other …
Read More »Maiden’s Tower to open in April as restoration nears completion
ISTANBUL Restoration work on Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul is nearing completion as the historic tower is set to be presented to the public in April, İhlas news agency reported. class=”cf”> “The dome is reinforced with carbon fibers, the roof has been raised, and fortification walls have emerged,” he reported on …
Read More »The Association of Tour Operators reveals the number of trips abroad by Russians in 2021 – Society and culture
MOSCOW, February 15. /TASS/. Russians made more than 10.1 million tourist trips abroad in 2021, said Maya Lomidze, executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). “According to the ATOR Analysis Service, in 2021 the outflow from Russia to 32 foreign countries open to Russians, was entirely, …
Read More »What you need to know about the Valley of Love in Cappadocia
Cappadocia’s Valley of Love is more than just hot air balloon rides – here’s what to know about one of Turkey’s most romantic spots. Love Valley is one of the most fantastic and remarkable canyons in Cappadocia. The canyon takes its name from the fascinating enchanted chimney rock formation and …
Read More »The Minister of Tourism highlights the role of cultural attaches
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami hailed the role of cultural attaches as potential advocates for Iranian tourism to all corners of the world. “Our cultural attachés are present in 80 places around the world. Nowadays, [I expect] all [to] represent the Ministry of …
Read More »Turkey supports a promising future in culture and tourism
Published on: Saturday February 12, 2022 A new era has begun between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, visited Turkey at the invitation of HE the …
Read More »A promising future in culture and tourism – News
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Turkey Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, stresses the importance of mutual cooperation It gives us great pleasure to see that a new era has begun between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. …
Read More »From the Turkey of Kemal Pasha to the France of Nicolas Sarkozy, the dispute over the hijab and the burqa
Karnataka’s hijab row has sparked a wider debate in India over the regulation of uniforms in colleges and schools and freedom of choice in dress with or without religious beliefs. Such debates are neither new nor limited to India. Many countries, especially in the Middle East, have dress codes, especially …
Read More »Heathrow and Gatwick: Travel rules for Dubai, Turkey, Israel and Egypt
A warm winter getaway is rare in the UK, with the weather often miserable and cold or simply bland. This is why many people choose to visit warmer countries during this time. Some popular destinations outside of Europe include Dubai, Turkey, Israel and Egypt. All of these countries have different …
Read More »The fall of Facebook hits the markets | FinancialTimes
This is an audio transcription of the FT press briefing podcast episode: The fall of Facebook hits the markets Marc FilipinoHello from the Financial Times. Today is Friday, February 4. And this is your FT News briefing. [MUSIC PLAYING] Amazon has increased the price of a Prime subscription. Customers may …
Read More »Spain, Portugal and Turkey travel restrictions and what tourists need to know
Although travel restrictions on entering the UK are set to end next week, there are rules travelers will need to follow if they choose to holiday abroad this year. The government has announced it will remove the requirement for a PCR test on arrival in the UK, meaning it will …
Read More »Ukrainian-Turkish film wins ‘Best Director’ award at Sundance
Ukraine-Turkey war drama “Klondike,” directed by Maryna Er Gorbach and co-produced by Mehmet Bahadır Er, won the “Best Director” award in the “World Cinema Dramatic” category at the Sundance Film Festival, a premier film festival, where it was premiered. “A film about the choices we make as the world crumbles, …
Read More »The Turkish Museum among the best museum buildings of the last 100 years
NEW YORK A museum in Eskişehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey, has been included in the list of the top 25 museum buildings of the last century by ARTnews, a leading New York-based art journal. class=”cf”> The modern Odunpazarı Museum (OMM), designed by renowned Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma, has been …
Read More »Turkey controls the lira with discreet interventions – sources
A money changer counts Turkish lira bills at a currency exchange office in Istanbul December 16, 2014. The Turkish lira weakened to a record high of 2.4140 against the dollar on Tuesday after the value of the ruble fell in Russia, another emerging market, and worries about rising political risk …
Read More »Neighboring countries to participate in Tehran tourism fair
TEHRAN – Exhibitors and travel insiders from neighboring countries are planning to attend the 15th Tehran International Tourism Fair, which will be held at the Tehran International Permanent Exhibition Center from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. “The participation of representatives from neighboring countries in this edition of the exhibition is …
Read More »Joint Greek-Turkish Economic Commission meets in Athens
The fifth meeting of the Greek-Turkish Joint Economic Commission was held in Athens on Monday. The Turkish delegation was led by Deputy Trade Minister Mustafa Tuzcu, while the Greek delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Kostas Frangogiannis. According to a joint statement issued after the meeting, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Spain and Turkey top travel wishlists as holiday bookings soar
Almost two years after the pandemic devastated the tourism industry, there seems to be cause for hope. As national and European restrictions ease, people have their eyes on the sky. Recent data has revealed that intra-European travel bookings over the Easter holidays have increased by more than 250% compared to …
Read More »Israeli president plans visit to Turkey
Responding to questions about changes in diplomatic relations with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his office “was in talks with President (Isaac) Herzog” and that he may visit Turkey soon. Underscoring a similar desire on the Israeli side to fully normalize bilateral relations, Erdogan said “Prime Minister Naftali …
Read More »Bulgarian Health Minister changes arrival rules for citizens of Israel, North Macedonia, Turkey and Serbia
After an outcry from Bulgarian winter resorts and the hospitality industry over the Health Minister’s change in rules for arrivals to the country, the rules were changed in an order issued on the night of January 17. Health Minister Assena Serbezova’s January 14 order banned arrivals, from January 19, of …
Read More »Animal rights activists slam Turkey’s camel wrestling festival
ISTANBUL, Jan 16 (Reuters) – A traditional camel wrestling festival in western Turkey that attracts thousands of people every year is drawing criticism from animal rights activists who say large ruminants are mistreated and injured during the event. The 40th International Camel Wrestling Festival was held in Selcuk, Aegean province …
Read More »MDWFP adopts new rule for non-resident turkey hunters – The Vicksburg Post
Mississippi Turkish tourists will need to do a little more prep work this hunting season. Nonresident hunters are now required to obtain a special endorsement for public lands in addition to other regularly required licenses, according to a new rule passed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Parks and Fisheries. …
Read More »Tourism realities
On YouTube, there are dozens of videos – if not more – of influencers, mostly white women, promoting Pakistan as a tourist destination. Their words have a certain value. Certainly, Pakistan has some of the most beautiful mountain sites and picturesque beaches in the world. But it is important to …
Read More »A mosaic with a slave thanking God for his freedom discovered in southern Turkey
Archaeologists excavating a 6th-century church in southern Turkey unearthed a mosaic made by a former slave who thanked God after being freed. Archaeologists continue to work in the area where, in 2007, while attempting to plant a young orange tree in his garden, Mehmet Keles stumbled upon the church, formerly …
Read More »Harkirat Kaur Kukreja and Harjinder Singh Kukreja are unofficial ambassadors of India’s outbound tourism
Harkirat Kaur Kukreja and Harjinder Singh Kukreja are unofficial ambassadors of India’s outbound tourism New Delhi : Known for their positive auras and being the Sikh goodwill ambassadors that they are, Harkirat Kaur Kukreja, her husband, Harjinder Singh Kukreja, and their children, Rehras, Aad Sach and Rut Suhavi are renowned …
Read More »Gatwick Airport: Spain, Italy, Turkey, America, Portugal, Greece and other countries allowing British entry
Since the discovery of the Omicron variant, many countries have introduced stricter travel rules in an attempt to curb the virus. However, that doesn’t mean the holidays aren’t on the table for Brits this year. There are still many destinations, including Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and America, which are open …
Read More »What salary conditions apply to Turkish work permits in 2022? – Employment and HR
Turkey: What salary conditions apply to Turkish work permits in 2022? 05 January 2022 Read Laboris To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. From January 1, 2022, new minimum wage thresholds apply to foreign nationals who apply for a work permit to work in Turkey. All foreign …
Read More »Dream trip to Italy derailed by COVID-19: what happens when you test positive abroad
Cristina Allala and Michael Mawoad’s dream tour of Italy was meant to be more than the interior of a hotel room. But two days after Christmas, five days after their trip began, they both tested positive for COVID-19. Hours later, a medical team dressed in medical suits similar to hazardous …
Read More »Turkish-made drone helps rescue Danish national lost in ski resort
BURSA from Turkey A Turkish-made drone helped rescue a Danish tourist who got lost at a ski resort in northwest Turkey, officials said on Saturday. Turkiye’s signature drone Bayraktar found the tourist who disappeared on Friday in the famous resort town of Uludag so that rescue teams could pull him …
Read More »New tunnel connects Turkey to Caucasus – Middle East Monitor
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a major road will connect Turkey and the entire region through Georgia, stressing that a road tunnel more than two kilometers long will further connect countries and their economies in the region, Anadolu News Agency reports. According to the report, the Pirinkayalar tunnel, which …
Read More »Turkish builder signs $ 1.9 billion rail contract with Tanzania
Tanzania on Tuesday signed a major contract with Turkish construction company Yapı Merkezi to build a 368 kilometer (228.67 mile) section of a standard gauge railway connecting the country’s largest port city from East Africa to the hinterland. The deal, which is expected to cost $ 1.9 billion and will …
Read More »Greek and Bulgarian tourists flood Turkish towns to shop as national currency dwindles
Buyers from Bulgaria and Greece have flocked to Turkey to shop due to the fall in the pound sterling. Turkey is currently in an economic crisis, with inflation soaring to over 21%. The lira hit an all-time high against the US dollar on December 20 at 18.36 lira to the …
Read More »Turkey’s Afyonkarahisar Museum exhibits statue of ancient Cybele
A marble statue of the ancient Anatolian mother goddess Cybele, which had been smuggled overseas decades ago but has since been recovered by Turkey, is now on display in a museum in her home province of Afyonkarahisar , according to reports on Friday. The 1,700-year-old statue of Cybele, considered the …
Read More »Turkey’s online card payments surpass $ 4.9 billion in November
Online card payments in Turkey in November rose 90% from the same period a year earlier, topping TL 55 billion ($ 4.98 billion), according to data released by Interbank Card Center (BKM). The BKM reported that at the end of November, 83.4 million credit cards, 148.6 million debit cards and …
Read More »Turkish Halloween “Bocuk Night” to be celebrated in mid-January
EDIRNE âBocuk Nightâ, a Balkan tradition that can be called âTurkish Halloweenâ, will be celebrated on January 15, 2022 in the village of Ãamlıca, in the northwest province of KeÅan district in Edirne, have the organizers announced on December 20. class = “cf”> âThe first event of the New Year …
Read More »Dentfix Turkey pledges to become the new capital of dental health tourism
At the forefront of providing general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry services, Dentfix Turkey is making a name for itself as Turkey’s premier dental health tourism company, taking innovation to the next level by investing in the latest technologies. and the most sophisticated in dentistry. The growth of dental tourism in …
Read More »From tourism to cosmetics: Knowing the incredible history of the Miss Universe contest | Beauty of the way of life
The International Pageant of Pulchritude held in 1926 served as the inspiration and model for the Miss Universe beauty pageant. The competition was born in the island town of Gavelston in the United States as part of efforts to reclaim the tourism and hospitality industry that was in ruins after …
Read More »Turkey could tip the scales in Ukraine-Russia deadlock
As the United States and its European allies work to deter Russia from invading Ukraine again, the use of direct military force appears to be out of place. Yet there is one NATO member state that has managed to persuade the Kremlin to ask for peace twice in recent years …
Read More »UAE outclassed the world’s top 10 tourist destinations this year – News
Global data website Statista expects UAE to attract over 31 million tourists per year by 2025 Posted: Wed Dec 15 2021, 17:32 The UAE’s tourism sector has been the fastest in the world to recover from the impact of Covid-19, the country’s vice president said. As he launched the world’s …
Read More »Favorite of European tourists joins list of “very high” risk trips
Originally Posted: December 13, 21 4:51 PM ET By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) – The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday added three countries to their high-risk travel category, including tourist favorite Italy. In its weekly Covid-19 travel advisories update, the CDC also added the giant, …
Read More »Istanbul to become luxury tourist destination in 2022: insiders – Famagusta Gazette
Turkey’s financial and cultural hub Istanbul is expected to revive tourism in 2022 as a luxury tourist destination among foreign travelers, according to industry insiders. Muberra Eresin, President of the Hotel Association of Turkey (TUROB), said the demand for Istanbul is increasing dramatically in the overseas luxury tourism market and …
Read More »Istanbul Economic Summit: Officials call for action to end climate crisis
Officials and representatives of the private sector from Turkey and other countries stressed the increased need for cooperation and action to address the ever-increasing management of climate risks, also urging for a substantial increase in investments in renewable energies. . Appeals were made on the sidelines of the fifth edition …
Read More »Tourism Malaysia wins global accolade
ISTANBUL, December 9, 2021: Tourism Malaysia once again won the World’s Leading Country Tourism Board award at the Uzakrota Global Travel Awards 2021, which took place at Madame Tussauds in Istanbul last week. Organized by the Uzakrota Travel Summit, the annual event aims to recognize and reward industry players for …
Read More »Tourism Malaysia named world’s first country tourism board in Istanbul
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia, through its overseas office in Istanbul, Turkey, was recently named in the category of Best Country Tourism Offices in the World at the 2021 Uzakrota Global Travel Awards held at the Madame Tussauds museum in Istanbul. Tourism Malaysia, in a statement released Tuesday, December 7, said …
Read More »Istanbul, the world’s most affordable place to move: UK-based study
Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul has been chosen as the world’s most affordable city to settle in, according to a study by a UK-based credit broker. Research conducted by money.co.uk took into consideration factors such as house prices, cost of living and average salary to determine the most affordable places to …
Read More »My Life Story: Feeling Safe in Turkey
Growing up in the United States, finally Los Angeles to be exact, Turkey has always seemed like a distant and intimidating destination for my peers. But they didn’t know that every summer when I went to Turkey to see my father, I had the best time of my life. I …
Read More »Tourism sector misunderstood, insufficient support: association leader
The support promised by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism to the tourism sector following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has not lived up to expectations, said the president of the International Industry Association MICE (I -MICE), Hüseyin Kurt, in an opinion piece for the Turkish tourist information page …
Read More »Travel Turkey Izmir Fair 2022 will determine the route of global and Turkish tourism
Travel Turkey Izmir Fair 2022 will determine the route of global and Turkish tourism Izmir, the capital of Turkish trade shows, will bring together tourism professionals from around the world at the Travel Turkey Izmir trade fair and congress from December 2-4. Continuing their efforts to make Izmir one of …
Read More »Moldovan tourists fascinated by the atmosphere of Cappadocia in Turkey
Moldovan tourists are amazed by the natural, historical and cultural beauties of Cappadocia as direct flights have started to the central province of Nevsehir. Flights between the international airport in the capital of Moldova, Chisinau, and Cappadocia Airport in Nevsehir pave the way for those who wish to visit the …
Read More »“The Muslim World Needs Common Ground In A $ 7 Trillion Halal Economy”
The global halal economy, which was $ 4 trillion in 2017, has now reached $ 7 trillion, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Thursday at the 7th Global Halal Summit held with the 8th Halal Summit of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Oktay said the summit hosts nearly …
Read More »Emirates News Agency – WAM REPORT: UAE, Turkey aim to advance bilateral ties
ABU DHABI, November 22, 2021 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates and Turkey aim to strengthen and advance their bilateral ties. Within this framework, officials from the two countries held meetings and calls to discuss ways to strengthen their bilateral relations and a number of regional and international issues of …
Read More »Discussions on strengthening tourism cooperation between the Maldives and Turkey
Discussions were held on strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector between the Maldives and Turkey. Following a ceremony held at the President’s office where the Ambassador-designate of Turkey to the Maldives, Rakibe Demet ÅekercioÄlu presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, discussions took place on a wide range of …
Read More »Third Annual Turkey Trot Held at Raven Rock Golf Course
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Members of the Letcher County community held their third annual Turkey Trot on Saturday. Held at the Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins, the event featured a âfun runâ for the kids, a 5km run and a 10km run. Proceeds from the event were donated …
Read More »Pearls of the province of Izmir: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince
Turkey’s Aegean coast is full of beautiful places and choosing which one to visit, especially if you have limited time, can be a bit difficult. Izmir province itself has dozens of historical and natural attractions and it would be impossible to fit them all in one day, even if you …
Read More »Kikilias: tourism, a region where Greece and Turkey can cooperate
IZMIR – “We are living in a sensitive, sometimes difficult period, but we must all agree that tourism and travel are the framework in which we can and will be able to work even better together and cooperate,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday. . , while addressing the …
Read More »Thailand’s economy contracts, hopes of tourism-led recovery
Thailand’s economy contracted in the third quarter, official data showed Monday, but hopes for a gradual recovery are growing after the kingdom reopens to foreign tourists this month. The country recorded its worst performance last year since the Asian financial crisis of 1997, with an economic contraction of 6.1 percent. …
Read More »Foster Partners designs the Apple Store of Apple Bagdat Caddesi Istanbul
In Istanbul, new “Apple BaÄdat Caddesi“opened to buyers on October 22. The new store is located in the bustling BaÄdat Caddesi district, one of the most international and popular shopping areas and destinations in the Turkish city. The project – the result close collaboration between the Home + Partners architecture …
Read More »Rhode Island Tourism Industry Receives $ 10.6 Million Federal Grant
November 9, 2021Update: November 9, 2021 1:22 p.m. PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) – Rhode Island receives a $ 10.6 million boost from the federal government to help the state’s tourism and hospitality industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Daniel McKee said on Tuesday. The grant from the Ministry of Commerce’s …
Read More »Investment in zinc plant to reduce imports and generate billions of dollars
After eliminating terrorist elements in the eastern and southeastern regions of Turkey, where the terrorist organization PKK had carried out terrorist attacks against civilians and the country’s security forces for decades, investments began to pour into the provinces of the region. One of the latest such initiatives is Lineer Metal …
Read More »German conductor to perform, train in Turkey
ISTANBUL German conductor Frieder Bernius will perform in Turkey, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on November 4. class = “cf”> Bernius, founder and director of the Kammerchor Stuttgart (Stuttgart Chamber Choir), will conduct a series of concerts and formations in Istanbul and the capital Ankara. Hosted by …
Read More »Turkey experiences double-digit growth, international bodies also see 2021 stronger
Turkey’s economy is expected to post double-digit growth in 2021, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan said on Thursday, higher than the previous government’s forecast. “Although international institutions estimate growth of 9%, we believe that we will reach double-digit growth figures by the end of the year,” ErdoÄan said in a video …
Read More »Fully vaccinated air passenger infected with Covid found dead on Turkey-Germany flight
A fully vaccinated air passenger infected with the coronavirus was found dead in his seat after a flight. The Pegasus Airlines crew found the 51-year-old lifeless in his seat after flight 1043 from Istanbul, Turkey to Hamburg, Germany on October 25. The man, who was born in Russia and lived …
Read More »Istanbul surpasses last year’s tourist count in just 9 months
Turkey’s tourist metropolis, Istanbul welcomed 5.8 million tourists in the first nine months of this year, already surpassing numbers reached throughout 2020 when the sector suffered a severe blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. In September alone, some 975,916 tourists visited the city, according to official data from Istanbul’s Provincial Directorate …
Read More »Cave church attracts visitors for religious tourism
HATAY Saint Peter’s Church, considered a place of pilgrimage for Christians and considered the first rock church in the world according to some sources, has welcomed more than 62,000 visitors so far in 2021. class = “cf”> Located on the edge of Mount Habib Neccar in the southern province of …
Read More »Turkish Republic Day: Sustainable Tourism in Turkey – Supplements
TEXT: Türkiye offers many sustainable travel options for visitors concerned with the environment, seeking to minimize their carbon footprint and keen to recognize and protect local cultures while having unforgettable experiences. Ethical experiences for every type of traveler If you are interested in outdoor activities, Türkiye offers choices in every …
Read More »Strong Ukraine-Turkey Partnership Holds Key to Black Sea Security
As NATO reflects on its strategy in the Black Sea region and seeks to ensure stability and security in an increasingly turbulent environment, Ukraine and Turkey offer a model worth emulating by strengthening actively their strategic partnership by deepening political, military and technical cooperation. . This partnership includes an intense …
Read More »New finds at 9 million-year-old fossil site in Muğla
New fossil specimens have been found in an area dating back 9 million years near Kaklıca Tepe, in the Ãzlüce district of MuÄla in Turkey, where excavations began after its discovery by shepherds in 1993. Professor Berna Alpagut, professor in the anthropology department at Ankara University, said: âIn the excavations …
Read More »Antalya to benefit from COVID shutdown in Russia
MOSCOW / ANTALYA Antalya, one of Turkey’s hottest tourist attractions, braces for an influx of Russian holidaymakers later this month after Moscow ordered a week-long paid holiday nationwide from October 30 to curb COVID-19 infections amid record virus deaths. class = “cf”> Following the government shutdown decision, thousands of Russian …
Read More »Eastern Kentucky Golf Course Gears Up For Upcoming Thanksgiving-Themed Events
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Community leaders in Letcher County prepare for the third annual Turkey Trot. Double Kwik, Letcher County Tourism and Appalachian Timing Group are sponsoring the event. Officials at the Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins are hosting several Thanksgiving-themed races to celebrate the holidays. âWe actually …
Read More »Photo enthusiasts capture images of ancient sites in Turkey
Photography enthusiasts taking part in the fourth stop of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Turkey Photo Safari took photos of the ancient towns of Letoon and Xanthos in Mugla provinces and Antalya. The event, organized to present the cultural, historical and natural riches of Turkey which …
Read More »Turkey on the brink of climate catastrophe as lakes dry up and forests burn
From a distance, the white lake in eastern Turkey always looks wet. A greenish residue left by its waters creates a mirage of the hills above, but get close and all in there is nothing but cracked, hard mud. Locals say the lake, known as Ak Gol in Turkish, was …
Read More »Expo 2020 Dubai marks a new era of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Turkey (Envoy) – News
Turkey’s participation in Expo 2020 means “a new era of cooperation” and will increase tourism to his country, Turkish Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Tugay Tuncer said. The envoy, who visited the Turkish pavilion on Wednesday, said his country’s participation is also an opportunity to showcase Turkey’s robust and …
Read More »Natural wonders, warm colors, sensations: autumn in Borçka Karagöl
Nature displays the colors of her palette, painting remarkable autumn scenes for nature lovers in Karagöl, which literally means ‘black lake’, in the Borçka district of Artvin province in the northeast of the Turkey, where visitors come to immerse themselves in the warm colors and discover the passages in autumn. …
Read More »Turkey rejects orientalist approach to the African continent
âWe embrace the peoples of the African continent without any discrimination,â Turkish President Erdogan said in his address to the Angolan parliament as part of his four-day tour of Africa. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the Angolan parliament in Luanda, Angola, October 18, 2021. (AA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip …
Read More »Sustainable Tourism Market: Study on Future Growth Prospects
A new statistical survey study titled Sustainable Tourism Market examines some critical characteristics identified with the sustainable tourism market covering the condition of the industry, the review of the division and the target scene. The down-to-earth ideas of the market are referenced in a simple and unpretentious manner in this …
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