Over 1.8 million tourists visited Northern Cyprus between January and October of 2024, marking a notable increase in tourism. Although Turkish nationals still make up the majority of visitors, the industry has grown as a result of considerable increases in visits from a number of European nations. Numbers of Visitors Increase by 18.6% Tourist who travelled to Northern Cyprus rose 18.6% over the same...
Istanbul Airport is set to make history on April 17th 2025 by becoming the first aviation hub in Europe to launch simultaneous take-off and landing operations on three runways. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu stated that “We are continuing our works related to the increasing passenger capacity.” He continued “This system, which we will bring to life in our country,...
Turkey is planning on investing over $20 billion in energy efficiency projects by 2030, aiming to achieve significant cost savings and sustainability benefits across key sectors, including buildings, public lighting and industry. A recent announcement by an expert at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the country’s commitment to reducing energy consumption, enhancing...
Situated in the Efeler district of Aydin, the Ancient City of Tralleis, which dates back to the 3rd century BC, is finally due to open to the public this August after undergoing excavation since the year 1996. Aydin Adnan Menderes University Archaeology Department Faculty Member and Excavation Director Prof. Dr Murat Cekilmez will lead a team of 15 archaeologists, 10 technical experts, 30 students and...
Lake Bafa, a vital breeding and wintering ground for 261 bird species, including endangered ones, has seen a remarkable recovery in its water level. Previously, the lake's water level had dropped by about 40 meters (131.23 feet) due to the drought over the summer months. However, recent rainfall has replenished the lake, restoring it to its previous levels and submerging areas where the water had...
The ancient and historic Temple of Apollo is located in south-western Turkey in the Hisar district of Didim in the Aydin province. As one of the best-preserved temples from antiquity, it captivates history enthusiasts and travelers alike. Its remarkable preservation and cultural significance have made it a must-visit destination, drawing an impressive 132,740 visitors in 2024 alone compared to the...
According to data from the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI) there was an increase of passengers using Turkish Airports in 2024. After assessing the data, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu wrote a statement highlighting last year’s impressive growth stating “While we serve 95.3 million passengers on domestic lines and 134.7 million on international...
Turkey's southern coastal towns are not just for summer holidays but in winter, include a growing number of expats choosing to live there from all over Europe and the UK. A real mix of retirees, professional people and families as well. Right across the southern coastline you will fine expats living all year around, escaping high uk bills and of course the cold cold weather. Although lifestyle is...
In Erzurum, one of Turkey's top winter sports destinations the ski season has started at Palandöken Ski Resort. The snow depth has reached 82 centimeters (32 inches). The ski resort, which is run by Ejder3200 Inc. a division of the Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality, has been working nonstop to get the slopes ready for the winter season. The city's recent snowfall has added to the heavy snow...
The finding of the tomb of Saint Nicholas might shed new light on the well-known patron saint who served as the inspiration for Santa Claus. The grave of Saint Nicholas, the charitable Greek bishop who served as the model for the Christmas character Santa Claus, has been found by archaeologists. The two-story extension of St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey, contained the six-foot- ong...