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Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park becomes new spot for diving enthusiasts

Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park became the new route of diving enthusiasts with its wrecks bearing the traces of war. Shipwrecks from the First World War, which were brought to diving tourism in 2021 with the initiatives of the Çanakkale Wars and Gallipoli Historical Site Presidency of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have become one…

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Foreign tourists preferred Alanya for surfing

A group of foreign tourists in Antalya’s Alanya district had fun surfing. According to officials of the Meteorological Station Directorate, the wavelength of the waves reached 2 metres in the district where the highest air temperature was measured at 17 degrees and the sea water temperature was measured at 18 degrees. Taking advantage of the…

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Bodrum braced for tourism onslaught

 Tourism operators in Bodrum are preparing to host thousands of tourists with luxury facilities, including a thermal hotel. Professional Hotel Managers Association (POYD) Bodrum Representative and hotel General Manager Yiğit Girgin, said the main basis of this year’s strategy for Turkiye is 60 million tourists, 60 billion dollars in revenue. Stating that this is an…

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First tourists to Dalaman Airport arrived from England

A tourist group coming from England to Muğla’s Dalaman district was welcomed with flowers. A welcoming ceremony was organised for the first tourist group of the season arriving at YDA Dalaman Airport from England. The 189 passengers getting off the plane were welcomed with roses by the airport authorities. The tourists, who were offered various…

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Ministry of Trade inspected cafes and restaurants in 17 provinces

The Ministry, which amended the Price Label Regulation, stipulated that the documents regarding tariffs and price lists must be placed in front of the entrance door and on the tables where service. This includes restaurants, restaurants, cafes, patisseries and similar workplaces where food and beverage services are provided, in a way that can be easily…

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Antalya preferred by Germans in early booking

Antalya preferred by Germans in early booking Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers and Operators Association President Kaan Kavaloğlu, has stated that for the first time in early booking sales in Germany, Turkey has surpassed Spain. “We aim to see 4 million German tourists in Antalya this year. Therefore, this year, the Germans may surpass the Russians,” said…

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Traffic Inspections Ramped Up Ahead of New Year

While traffic inspections have been tightened just a few days before the New Year, 251 drivers were found to have violated the rules throughout Aydın in the last 24 hours and were duly fined. Six vehicles were also banned from the roads. Aydın Provincial Police Department Traffic Inspection Branch Directorate and Regional Traffic Inspection Branch…

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Turkish archeologists to lead all excavations: Minister

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that Turkish archaeologists, for the first time, will lead all excavations previously carried out by foreign scientific committees in the scope of the new “Heritage to the Future” project. Speaking at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, where the budget of the Culture and Tourism Minister for 2024 was…

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Dam to be built between Bodrum and Milas

News has emerged of plans to establish a dam for irrigation and agricultural purposes between Bodrom and Milas. It was announced that an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Positive decision was given by the Ministry for the Kemikler (Gökçeler) Dam and Irrigation, Material Quarries, Crushing-Screening-Washing Facility and Concrete Plant project, which was initiated for the construction…

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Entrepreneur Cultivates Diverse Bamboo Haven, Plans Unique ‘Bamboo Forest’

Fethiye-based entrepreneur Turgut Arıkan is embarking on an innovative venture to establish an expansive ‘bamboo forest’ featuring 300 in-demand or rare bamboo varieties. He aims to transform this lush area into a living space accessible for locals and tourists to explore. Formerly a ship captain, Arıkan (38) found inspiration during his travels abroad upon encountering…

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