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Midye dolma, one of the most famous dishes in Turkey
Midye dolma "stuffed mussels" is one of the most famous dishes in Turkey, as it dates back to the era of Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh. The dish was nicknamed "marine insects" due to its frequent consumption. It was introduced to Turkish cuisine…
Galata Tower, the compass for tourists to Istanbul
Galata Tower is the compass for tourists coming to Turkey, to embrace the charm of Istanbul. The tower is a historic landmark, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful towers in the historical city, its construction dates back to the…
Istiklal Street: first destination for tourists coming to Istanbul
Istiklal Avenue is a pedestrian street and the heart of Istanbul, its economic and cultural center, visited by tens of thousands of visitors and tourists on a daily basis. It is located in Taksim area of Beyoglu district and extends across…
Turkish mine explosion kills 40 and leaves many trapped
Forty people are now thought to have died following an explosion in a coal mine in northern Turkey, the country's interior minister says,
Suleyman Soylu earlier said 58 people had been rescued from the mine and over a dozen remained…
Istanbul’s seventh Arabic Book Fair themed “A World Without Borders” kicks off
The seventh edition of International Arabic Book Fair themed “A world without borders” was launched in Istanbul, Turkey, last Saturday, with a remarkable Arab presence. During the fair, which continues until October 9, a variety of lectures…
Activists: We will continue to organize protests in support of Iranian women
Protests in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, while she was detained in a police station, have cast a shadow over the reality of rights and freedoms in Iran and the Middle East. Women rights activists A24 interviewed stated…
Turkish state banks set to exit Russia’s payment system on US warning
Turkish state banks are planning to exit a payment system used by Russians, a dramatic example of how US secondary sanctions are forcing countries to distance themselves from Moscow.
The three lenders, the only ones in Turkey still…
Türkiye summons Swedish diplomat over “terrorist propaganda” demonstrations
Türkiye's Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned the Swedish charges d'affaires in Ankara over the "terrorist propaganda" staged by the supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) during a protest on Thursday in the Swedish…
Russia denies attacks on Ukrainian port after grain deal: Turkish minister
Russian officials had told Ankara that Russia had "nothing to do" with the attacks on Ukraine's key Black Sea port of Odessa, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
"In our contact with Russia, the Russians told us that…
Turkey’s NATO deal may bring nationalist votes back to Erdogan
Turkey blocked Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids until Ankara ‘got what it wanted’ – will that bring wavering voters back?
After weeks of back and forth, Turkey decided to drop its objections to Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership bids, as…