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...
Antalya’s new Tourist Visitors Soar beyond Expectations. The tourist destination in southern Turkey that set a record for international visitors last year is predicted to surpass those numbers in 2025. Officials and tourism advocates both indicate that the city is headed toward new heights. With continued momentum, Antalya welcomed more than 2.2 million foreign visitors last month, setting a record...
In 2026, Turkey Plans to Introduce its First Domestic High-Speed Train. The 2026 Presidential Annual Programme states that as part of its railway indigenization initiatives, Turkey plans to introduce nine domestic electric train sets and a high-speed train next year. The primary objective for the upcoming year is to increase the proportion of locally produced content in important components by designing...
Atatürk Airport National Garden Opens as the Biggest Urban Park in Turkey. In a significant development for urban green space in Turkey, the Atatürk Airport National Garden has formally opened and welcomed its first guests under the theme "The Breath of Istanbul, The Nation's Garden." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was present at the project's completion ceremony, which was overseen by the Ministry...
Turkish-made Seats are Incorporated into AJet's latest Boeing Aircraft. Turkish Airline AJet, a low-cost division of Turkish Airlines (THY), is making great strides. AJet has rebranded from AndalouJet and is going from strength to strength. According to AJet, Turkish experts are entirely designing and manufacturing the seats for the new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft that were recently introduced to the...
According to a study on Tuesday, about 48,000 ships have stopped at Turkish Ports in the first nine months of this year, the most in the previous seven years. According to a report by Anadolu Agency (AA) that cited data from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs, there were 47,630 ships docking at ports between January and September. According to the research, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
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...