A top official announced on Saturday that Turkey is getting ready to build a technology at Istanbul Airport that will allow three planes to independently land and take off simultaneously—a first for Europe. The statement is in line with the country's goal to establish itself as a leader in aviation infrastructure and services and represents a significant step towards improving the operating...
An important migration route for many bird species in central Konya, Akgöl has developed into a beloved destination for migrating birds, such as stately flamingos, as well as for nature lovers and birdwatchers, providing a window into the fascinating world of avian life. These bird species depend on the reed beds of Akgöl, which are tucked away in the centre of Ereğli, for vital cover and nesting...
Turkey is home to two of the top four tourist destinations in the world. The country is anticipated to see an increase in tourists in 2024 as a result of the recent relaxation of visa rules. Travel is almost back to how it was before the outbreak. With almost 975 million people travelling overseas annually, the UN World Tourism Organisation reported in November 2023 that international tourism was on...
The Greek Orthodox Sumela Monastery honours Mary and is situated in Karadağ, in the PonticMountains. It is a city on northeastern Turkey's Black Sea coast, located in the Maçka district of Trabzon Province. Currently it’s flanked by snow making for a spectacular sight. Located at an elevation of approximately 1,200 metres (3,900 feet) above sea level and overlooking the Altındere Valley, this...
About 49.2 million international visitors visited Turkey in 2023; officials called it the industry's best year ever. The tourism sector is a vital source of income for the nation, which is working to reduce its chronic current account deficit. Leading the way from Russia and Europe, the number reaches a record high and increases by 10.4% from the 44.6 million international tourists in 2022, according...
Launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, the spaceship owned by SpaceX carrying Turkey's first space traveller, Alper Gezeravcı, was successfully completed. Gezeravcı will undertake a number of scientific experiments during his 14-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS). As a part of the Axiom Mission 3 crew, Alper will collaborate alongside Walter Villadei of Italy and Marcus...
The service will become live right before the school break. EasyJet has revealed that it will be launching a new route this summer from Manchester Airport to a well-liked vacation spot in Turkey. Beginning on May 16th, the airline will run a twice-weekly flight from Manchester to Bodrum. Situated on the Bodrum Peninsula on Turkey's southwest coast, popularly referred to as the Turkish Riviera, the city...
Digital nomadism is becoming more and more popular these days, but Turkey has long been astronghold of nomadic thought and cultural customs, making it an excellent model of the nomadic lifestyle of today. Since the Turks have always been a nomadic people, they have lived a protracted, centuries-long nomadic existence. The sixth century saw the activity of the first known nomads. While some Turkic...
Owing to the short notice given to owners to obtain a Rental Permit in order to comply with the "Air B&B law in Turkey" which covers all vacation rentals of up to 100 days, it appears that the Supreme Court may grant a 12-month grace period to those who are currently renting out their properties, subject to confirmation from a meeting scheduled for the coming few days. If this occurs, it will not...
Turkey hosts a variety of public and cultural holidays annually, but some dates can shift around when it is a different calendar year. Lets take a look at the Turkish holiday dates set for 2024. During the month of January we have Camel wrestling season. The competitions will be taking place in various arenas around Turkey where the Camels will be dressed in colourful accessories and will endure...