According to a senior official on Wednesday, airline traffic on both domestic and international flights increased by over 50% in April, resulting in a record 18 million passengers passing through Turkish airports, including transit passengers. According to Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, who cited data from the State Airports Authority General Directorate (DHMI), the amount...
Turkey's credit rating was raised from B to B+ by the credit rating company Standard & Poor's (S&P), which maintained a favorable outlook. In the context of external rebalancing, Turkey is anticipated to enhance coordination between monetary, fiscal, and income policies, according to a news statement issued by the agency. "We forecast rising portfolio inflows and narrowing current account...
The number of cruise passengers in Turkey rose by more than 79% annually in the first three months of this year, surpassing 61,000, according to figures released. According to data obtained from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry, the total number of cruise ship passengers, including arrivals, departures, and transit passengers, reached 61,113 in...
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated directly in the center of the sea. With its pleasant weather, friendly locals, mouthwatering cuisine, and much more, it's one of the best options for an ideal living. What are the areas of Northern Cyprus? The 3,354 square kilometer Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is divided into six administrative regions: Nicosia, the...
Turkey is a great place for digital nomads to live since it offers both the excitement of its vibrant metropolis and the tranquility of its quiet southern coastal towns. Fortunately, there is now a visa designed especially for people who want to live and work remotely in Turkey. With the recent announcement of Go Turkey’s new digital visa program, remote workers from a variety of nations, mostly in...
In an effort to assist operators and agents looking to book flights, leisure airline SunExpress has nearly increased its capacity from the UK to Turkey this summer. Although the airline has been operating between Germany and Turkey for almost 30 years, it only began operating in the UK in the summer of 2022. It is jointly owned by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. But this summer, it increased the number...
This ranking highlights the high standard of living in European cities, acknowledging Turkey's role in raising the bar for livability on the continent. The top cities in Europe have been revealed. The welfare and livability rankings were applied to each city. One Turkish city Istanbul is included on the list of the greatest cities in Europe. Resonance Consultancy ranked the most popular tourist...
Inspired by an actual World War II operation, Guy Ritchie's latest film, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," aims to illuminate a critical juncture in history. In an effort to entertain viewers without undermining the event's historical significance, Ritchie injects humor into the otherwise somber subject matter. The goal of director Guy Ritchie's most recent film, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly...
Nestled within the city walls of Antalya, the old town is protected by sheer, steep cliff faces that plummet into the Mediterranean Sea below. Throughout history, fortifications have undergone countless strengthening and reconstructions. From their first construction in antiquity, during the Hellenistic era, to the 20th century, Hadrian's Gate underwent renovation in 1959. In the twenty-first century,...
Turkey may rank among the top destinations for foreign investors this year, according to Marek Drimal, Chief Strategist for Societe Generale's CEEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa) division. Speaking to the EKONOMİ daily, Drimal stated, "We think this will stimulate inflows into emerging markets and Turkey if our projection of three interest rate reductions by the Fed this year...