National & International News

Turkey Ranks Among Top Nations For Aesthetic Surgeries

Turkey has secured its position as the 5th most favoured global destination for plastic surgeries, attracting patients, notably from Germany, England, and Switzerland. Dr. Demirdöver, President of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association, stated: “Patients choose Turkey for quality procedures at affordable rates.” Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, Turkey sustained its position…

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Tourists Flock to Mevlana Museum Ahead of the Seb-i Arus Ceremony

Due to the Celalettin Rumi 750th Anniversary of Reunion International Commemoration Ceremonies, there are numerous local and foreign tourists in Konya. In addition to the Sema Rite, many events such as panels, conferences, exhibitions, concerts, theatre shows and music concerts are held across the city from 7-17 December. Guests coming to Konya visit the historical…

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Eyes on regulations in daily house rental

The law, which makes it mandatory to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to rent residences for tourism purposes, was published in the Official Gazette. All eyes turned to the regulation regulating how the law will be implemented. While it is stated that the regulation will come into force in November,…

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Turkey’s Trailblazing Women: Discover the Remarkable Names

In the early years of the Republic of Turkey, a groundbreaking era unfolded for women’s rights, marking pivotal milestones at home and on the global stage. With unwavering determination, women carved their place in history, leaving an indelible mark on both the country and the world. Delve into the compelling stories of these remarkable female…

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220 new hotels to be built across Turkey

According to Tourismdatabank’s research, approximately 40,000 rooms will be put into operation in 220 new 4 and 5-star hotel projects opened in the 2024-2025 period in Turkey. The investment is worth 61 billion TL. According to the research of Tourism Databank, which is active under the umbrella of the Tourism Ministry, as of November 11, 2023,…

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Cappadocia hosts record number of tourists

Cappadocia, the popular destination in the central Anatolian province of Nevşehir, broke a new visitor record. The region’s Nevşehir, Ürgüp and Hacıbektaş Archaeology and Ethnography Museums, Karanlık, El Nazar, Gülşehir, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Özkonak, Tatlarin and Mazı underground cities, Göreme Open Air Museum, Zelve ancient site, Gülşehir Open Palace Ruins, Hacıbektaş Veli Museum and Hacıbektaş Atatürk House…

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Addressing the stray animal dilemma: Perspectives from vets and activists

In recent months, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his intention to introduce new regulations to address the issue of stray animals in Turkey, with a keen eye on Europe’s example. We delved into the situation of stray animals in Turkey and the European model while speaking with veterinarians and animal activists in Didim. Erdoğan’s focus…

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Foreigners’ permit hopes go up – by $125,000!

New foreigners seeking to obtain a residence permit to stay in Tukey full time will not encounter a $125,000 obstacle. Starting from October 16, foreigners looking to obtain  a residence permit must invest in real estate that has a minimum value of $200,000. Before this date, the threshold was just $75,000. This value will be…

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British army officer awarded for work in Turkey

A COLCHESTER-based Army officer has been recognised for his “truly pioneering” work helping people affected by the earthquake in Turkey. Captain Richard Ainsworth-Masiello has been awarded Associate of the Royal Red Cross (ARCC) by King Charles in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List. The award is in recognition of Richard’s role as a Mental…

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