Chelsea's Official New Partner is Turkeys Pegasus Airline. Pegasus Airlines and Chelsea FC on Tuesday announced a multiyear partnership that will see the Turkish low-cost carrier become the Premier League club's official airline partner. "This partnership will harness the strength of Chelsea FC's global footprint and worldwide fan base to showcase Pegasus Airlines as it continues its expansion," it...
Anıtlı is Turkey's best tourism village. One of the UNWTO's Best Tourism Villages 2025 is Anıtlı, a historical and cultural treasure trove. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has designated the ancient Anıtlı district in Midyat, in southeast Turkey's Mardin province, as one of the "Best Tourism Villages 2025." This distinction is anticipated to further accelerate the region's...
Where to stay in Bodrum during the late summer and early autumn can be tricky to choose from. With its ancient ruins and crystal-clear bays to world-class resorts and unforgettable cuisine, Bodrum reveals its true magic in golden months. The Bodrum Peninsula is, without a doubt, one of Turkey’s most precious gems. With its rich cultural heritage spanning millennia, striking natural landscapes,...
Top three National Parks to visit in Turkey ranging from windswept mountain ranges and volcanic valleys to bird-filled marshes and sun-drenched coastlines, Turkey’s national parks depict the amazing diversity of a country that straddles continents, climates, and civilizations. Turkey gives nature enthusiasts, history aficionados, and adventure seekers an opportunity to get away from the throng and...
Ten new Shipwrecks are found in Turkey in 2025. Underwater archaeological surveys in Turkey discovered ten new shipwrecks, four in Fethiye and six in Antalya. Additionally, an old anchorage where ships from the Bronze Age to the Ottoman era were moored has been found. Important effort is being done by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz, Head of the Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration...
A new cruise port is being planned for Fethiye costing one billion TL, with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the Fethiye Cruise Port Project being initiated by the General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The project intends to make the district a major Mediterranean cruise destination and is planned for the seaward side of...
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) double in Turkey in 2025. Sales from January to November exceeded 166,000 cars compared to the same period last year, indicating that the recent boom and the adoption of cleaner energy cars are still ongoing. According to figures issued on Tuesday by the Automotive Distributors' and Mobility Association (ODMD), EV sales from January to November totaled 166,665 units, up...
According to a report on Thursday that cited trade data, the Turkish ship and yacht industry reached the greatest export figure for the first ten months from January to October, totaling $1.8 billion (TL 76.06 billion). Sector leaders are now striving to break the annual record due to a positive sales momentum. According to a report by Anadolu Agency (AA), the sector's exports rose by 16.3% from the...
Temple of Zeus discovered in Limyra, Antalya after a 43-year search. Archaeologists have found a piece of a long-lost Temple of Zeus in the ancient city of Limyra in southern Turkey. The temple's existence has been known from epigraphic sources since 1982, but its exact position was previously unknown. The temple was discovered in the western portion of the site in Antalya's Finike district during the...
Istanbul was named Europe’s top city in 2025 at the 2025 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, Istanbul emerged victorious as Europe's "Most Desirable City," winning Gold at an event held recently at London's National Gallery, one year after winning Silver. "The East-meets-West magnetism of Istanbul propelled it to Gold," the magazine said, adding that Istanbul "blends history with modernity, from its...