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As archeologists discover shipwrecks, misplaced cargo, and buried tales beneath its four oceans, Turkey, a pioneer in underwater archeology, is reviving past expeditions. Outsiders are significantly less familiar with the scope of what lies under its seas, despite the country being more well-known internationally for its Byzantine and Ottoman sites and historic ruins strewn over its...

Four of Spain's top clubs will travel to Turkey for a six-day competition in February for the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, which will take place in Istanbul. The competition will take place in the Atatürk Olympic Stadium from February 2–7, 2027, the Spanish Football Federation said on Thursday. The four teams who will fight for the trophy are Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Atletico...

Tickets for Turkey's Touristic Eastern Express will go on sale on 26th October 2026. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced on Sunday that Turkey's Touristic Eastern Express will run 70 trips between Ankara and Kars during the winter of 2026–2027, starting on December 21st. The return trips from Kars to Ankara will run from December 23rd, 2026, to March 12th, 2027, while...

Countries newly exempt from Resident Application Fees in Turkey. Turkey declared that residents of ten particular nations are not required to pay the application expenses for a residency visa. A certain group of nations are covered by the exemption under a particular or reciprocal agreement with Turkey. Thousands of prospective applicants who would otherwise have to pay required administrative costs are...

The just finished Teknofest Festival in southeast Turkey was described by the new British ambassador to Ankara as "a great opportunity to witness the creativity and innovative capabilities of Türkiye’s young engineers and scientists." In a video on social media site X, British Ambassador to Ankara Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson, who took over the position last month, praised the most recent Teknofest,...

The Bodrum-Kos route may enter a new age in 2027 when a fast catamaran is added, cutting travel durations to as little as 17 minutes. Yeşil Marmaris Lines' plans for the upcoming season have gained attention since the high-speed catamaran NAİM TUGAY, a member of the line's fleet, arrived at Kos Port on Monday, October 5th. NAİM TUGAY intends to start official services on the Bodrum-Kos line by...

Heathrow has been surpassed by Istanbul to become the most connected airport in the world. According to a survey that also revealed that five of the top ten global aviation hubs are in Europe, Istanbul Airport has surpassed London Heathrow to become the world's most internationally connected airport. According to the Mega Hubs 2026 study by international travel intelligence partner OAG, Istanbul...

On Turkey's southwest coast, close to Marmaris, lies the picturesque village of Turunc, which boasts breathtaking views of the sea and mountains. Even though my first journey to Turunc was thirty years ago, I can still clearly recall it. I was crammed into a car with four coworkers I had just met during my first (and only) season as a Christmas representative. The last part of the two-hour drive from...

Türkiye is in top three non-EU destinations for European travellers. According to data published by Eurostat, Turkey was one of the top three tourist destinations for EU citizens traveling outside the bloc in 2024. According to the number of travels made by EU citizens outside the EU, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Switzerland were the top three destinations, according to Eurostat on Sunday....

In the space sector, Turkey is seeking international integration collaborations. The co-hosts of a significant space-themed congress that is scheduled to take place in Antalya, Turkey's Mediterranean resort, hope that it will lead to increased international integration, collaboration, and new alliances for Turkey and Turkish businesses in the space sector. Head of, Muttalip Tütüncü, the...