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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...

In Ankara, Turkey, a sea fossil dating back 66 million years has been excavated. According to Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the Culture and Tourism Minister of Turkey, a fossilized Gastropoda found during excavations in Külěyük in the Gölbaşı district of Ankara dates back 66 million years, to a time when the organism inhabited the coasts of the Tethys Sea. Ersoy claimed that the discovery provided a window...

At the Cappadocia Fair, medieval enthusiasts congregate. This is an annual event in Cappadocia that unites history and fantasy fans from Turkey and elsewhere has developed from a love of the Middle Ages that started with stories from infancy. Muammer Erinal, 60, who graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University in 1987, has spent 24 years living in the Nevşehir...

Exploring the Tiled Kiosk of Mehmed II is a must for history buffs. The beautiful main structure with its columned front, triangular pediment, and name derived from the sarcophagi is typically the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the Istanbul Archeological Museums. However, the Tiled Kiosk, an earlier, more multi-layered building with a unique entrance and columns, is situated within the...

Istanbul is now both one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Turkey. The Bosphorus Strait divides Istanbul, it is one of the most wonderful cities in the world, it’s a fascinating city due to one side, is in Europe, the other is in Asia. City seekers who want a long weekend away flock to Istanbul as there is so much sightseeing to do. Beautiful old mosques, cathedrals, and...

Turkey welcomes around 28 million foreign visitors so far this year. According to figures released on August 21st by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, Turkey received 27.86 million foreign visitors between January and July of 2026. With 3.67 million tourists, or 13.16% of all foreign visits, Russia continued to be the biggest source market in the first seven months of the year. With 3.41 million...

Why is Dalyan a must visit for nature lovers and history buffs? Dalyan sits on the south west coastline of Turkey on the Dalyan River, in the Province of Mugla. It’s set between Fethiye and Marmaris. Most known for Ztuzu Beach this is home to the famous protected Loggerhead Turtles who nest there. Sultaniye Village is known for its thermal mud baths with healing properties on the shore of Lake...

The Manavgat Waterfall in Antalya attracts tourists looking for a refreshing getaway. During the summer, Manavgat Waterfall in the southern province of Antalya, southern Turkey, attracts both domestic and foreign tourists with its strong flow, rich vegetation, and refreshing air. The waterfall is notable for its strong flow through the rocks and its bright, turquoise waters. It was formed where the...

Bodrum the Aegean Dream – but can Turks afford to holiday there now? "You can't pay a year's worth of rent on three months of sunshine anymore," Ahmet Yilmaz says, wrapping a weathered rope around the cleat of his wooden gulet as Bodrum Harbour slowly awakens. Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it. Yilmaz has worked in these Aegean seas for thirty years,...

A historic milestone in Global Tourism for Turkey as an important turning point for Turkey's International Tourism sees latest visitors statistics soar. According to World Population Review's 2026 Most Visited Countries report, which used statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), Turkey has reached a historic milestone in global tourism by becoming the fourth most visited...