Island hopping between Turkey and Greece is a new trend and its becoming very popular. In terms of maritime travel, the 2025 season was exceptional, particularly for routes connecting Greece and Turkey. Traffic from Turkey to Greece increased by an average of 35%, with certain routes reaching record highs of 42%. The number of Turkish Nationals receiving Door Visas increased by 28% at the end of...
By the end of 2025 Turkish Airlines plans to have flown 2.1 million passengers to North Cyprus. According to company representatives, the airline currently serves passengers with 152 weekly flights and has built a robust air connection between Türkiye and the island. The first two months of 2025 saw a 22.5% rise in passenger traffic on the North Cyprus route over the same period the previous year,...
A charity has been established by British expats in Didim to care for and house stray animals. To provide food, shelter, and medical treatment to stray animals left behind during summer vacations, the CODA Didim Street Animals Association was founded by kind British expatriates. The group sells donated clothing and household goods at the English Bazaar, a weekly charity market held in Didim's Akbük...
At a ceremony at Bodrum Castle, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy displayed seven antiquities that were repatriated from Switzerland to Turkey. In accordance with the 2022 Agreement on the Prevention of the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Cultural Property, the artifacts, which date from the Late Bronze Age and Roman eras, were returned. The General Directorate of Cultural...
Hotel occupancy rates in the southern province have surpassed 80% as the ninth International Adana Taste Festival draws near, indicating high visitor interest and hope among travel agencies. The festival, which is being organized by the Adana Governor's Office with assistance from the municipality, chambers, and civil society organizations, will be held at Merkez Park from October. Several of Adana's...
Welcome to the Ancient City of Tralleis, Turkey, for the Mythology Film Festival. As part of the International Mythology Film Festival, the 3,000-year-old city of Tralleis, which is situated in the Efeler region of Aydın, Western Turkey held its first-ever cultural event in September. Historically, Tralleis, which was founded by Thracians and Argives, is credited with producing the "first notated...
Turkey welcomes Hyundai to become first foreign EV maker. In 2026, Hyundai will start manufacturing its recently unveiled Concept THREE in Turkey, becoming the first foreign automaker to produce battery-powered vehicles in the nation and the first EV manufacturer in Europe. At this week's IAA Mobility, Europe's largest auto show, in Munich, Hyundai unveiled the Concept THREE, the company's first tiny...
The latest installment of BBC News' well-liked travel series Ultimate, My Ultimate Turkey, transports viewers to the idyllic coves of Göcek and Fethiye. Along with the Lycian Way, this route highlights the history, culture, and scenic beauty of the area. The most recent installment of BBC News' well-liked travel series Ultimate, My Ultimate Turkey, transports viewers to the distinctive coastal...
Teknofest Blue Homeland Turkey's premier technology, aviation, and space event saw 175,000 people in Istanbul in September, according to the organizers of the special maritime-themed edition. This year, Teknofest, the biggest aerospace and technology festival in the nation, has grown to include a special maritime-themed edition that highlights Turkey's naval prowess and cutting-edge technologies. ...
In general, Turkey does not grant retirement visas. Usually, people apply for a temporary residency visa, which can be extended and result in permanent residency. This permit is granted for six months initially then one year and on to two years residency visas as long as you meet the required criteria. You will need evidence of adequate financial resources, which may include pension income. It is worth...