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Yto Barrada (Moroccan, French, b. 1971 in Paris) was selected as the winner of the fourth edition of the Mario Merz Prize in the Art category. As a laureate artist, Barrada will be in charge of producing a new site-specific solo exhibition at the Fondazione Merz in Turin. The Mario Merz Prize is the only…
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Residents and visitors to the United Arab Emirates are gearing up for a long weekend from December 1-4 as the country celebrates its 51st National Day on December 2. Scroll through the gallery above to see National Day offers across the UAE If you’re planning on embarking on a weekend getaway, there are deals to…
EasyJet Black Friday sale: all the best dealsMajorca. Simon Dannhauer – Getty Images from EasyJet black friday sale has begun, with a slew of flight and vacation deals that can be booked now through Cyber Monday. The low-cost airline has hundreds of Black Friday deals available for an entire week, from Monday November 21 to…
The government expects Turkey’s economy to maintain its growth trend in the coming period despite global challenges, Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati said. “We expect the trend of economic growth to continue in the period ahead, maintaining a balanced outlook. We will see the strengthening of macroeconomic fundamentals and the permanent establishment of financial…
Turkey would respond to the attacks “in the strongest way possible”, the minister said. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces opened fire on Karkamis from its positions near the Syrian border town of Kobani, according to Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an observer opposition war. He added that Turkish troops…
Dubai-based Hozpitality.com, a leading innovative e-commerce platform, recently held its 8th Annual Hospitality Excellence Awards at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. The big event brought together more than 500 major hospitality leaders from the region. The winners were selected by popular voter choice and were praised by the region’s most reputable brands and retailers. “I…
Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 24 former and current officials over their alleged links to a faith group accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating a failed coup in Turkey in 2016, Turkish Minute reported. , citing the Bold Medya news site. The Turkish government accuses the Gülen movement of orchestrating the July…
Turkey wants to increase its share in global services exports through new incentives, Deputy Trade Minister Özgür Volkan Ağar said at the Services Export Summit, organized as part of Turkey’s Export Campaign. Turkey, launched by the daily Sabah. Noting that Turkey only had a 1% share in the global services sector in 2021, with $61…
One of the most exciting collaborations of the year, STK, winner of several awards, has partnered with exquisite of irish origin artist, Anne Mckeown, aka Pop & Toast, for its “Invite Only” series event to celebrate the launch of the all-new STK terrace. A fabulous bargain for those who dare, join us on 22n/a November,…
Baku, November 17 AZERTAC The construction of Mevlevi Lodge, which is located in Kaleici, one of the most touristy areas of the Turkish tourist capital of Antalya, dates back to the Seljuk period. There is no tablet of the building but it is believed that the building was built by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, in 1255…
Americans are racking up credit card debt at historic levels as they battle soaring inflation. Credit card balances rose 15% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, marking the biggest jump in more than 20 years. “With prices more than 8% higher than they were…
American and Russian Intelligence Earlier this week, a meeting was held in Ankara between the heads of the American and Russian intelligence services. Neither side released details of the meeting, and most international media did not even cover it. According to some experts, the terrorist attack in the center of Istanbul overshadowed this meeting. Conspiracy…
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The skies above Abu Dhabi were painted red, white and blue on Tuesday afternoon as the famous Red Spiers roared overhead. The team, which acts as the UK’s Royal Airforce aerobatic team, wowed crowds gathered outside the Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi resort. Spectators were treated to a spectacular display of aerobatics with the six planes…
The European Youth Chess Championship 2022 ended yesterday in Antalya, Turkey with an impressive closing ceremony. ECU President Mr Zurab Azmaiparashvili, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, ECU Vice President Ms Dana Reizniece-Ozola, Turkish Chess Federation President Ms Gulkiz Tukay and ECU Board members attended the closing ceremony and joined in the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony…
On Monday, people laid flowers to pay their respects to the victims of Sunday’s explosion which took place on the famous Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Turkey. Burak Kara/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Burak Kara/Getty Images On Monday, people laid flowers to pay their respects to the victims of Sunday’s explosion which took place on…
Yesterday afternoon, at least six people were killed and 81 injured, two of them seriously, in a bomb attack on Istiklal Avenue, one of Istanbul’s busiest areas. As of this writing, it remains unclear what the motives or forces behind this deadly terrorist attack targeting civilians are. Security and ambulances at the scene after an…
JOHANNESBURG Turkish and South African companies met in Johannesburg on Friday to explore investment opportunities. “Our (Turkish) economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the region. Over the past 19 years, Turkey’s economy grew at an average of 5.4%, but in the first quarter of this year it grew to 7.4%,” Yasemin told…
The “drop, cover, hold” exercise which will be held nationwide at 6:57 p.m. on November 12 will be carried out for the first time in Turkey, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Düzce earthquake which took place on November 12. 1999. Yunus Sezer, Chairman of the Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD), spoke…
ANKARA — Turkish police have found the bodies of five Afghan nationals who were stabbed to death in a house in the capital Ankara, local media reported on Friday. The bodies of the five men were found on Thursday evening in the Onder neighborhood of Ankara’s low-income Altindag district, which is home to many Syrian…
Diving headfirst into the new season Azure Beach, the award-winning beach club at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, has announced the launch of its new adult pool and a series of exciting events. The adults-only pool is surrounded by 1,500 square meters of deck space and a premier sunbathing area with an impressive 56 sets of…
Chic addresses offering a side of dancing with dinner… Dubai’s fun food scene is thriving, and if you like to dine with a side of fabulous festivities – from sparklers to shooting shows, dancing or even smashing plates, these are the restaurants to know. Here are the most fabulous festive restaurants in Dubai. Trifle The…
On the technical side, Turkish lira trading settled into a narrow range that has lasted for several weeks, to remain stable for more than a month and a half, amid recordings of slight movements in the rectangular range illustrated by the attached graph. Advertising Today’s TRY/USD recommendation Risk 0.50%. Best buy entry points Entering a…
A video showing a woman dressed in traditional attire as she rocked loudly to music at an event has people talking The woman demonstrated a level of energy that a young person may find very difficult to match when she showed off her footwork Among the social media users who reacted to her video were…
Antalya, in the heart of the Turkish Riviera, has been a favorite destination of past civilizations prospering through maritime trade. Recent discoveries off the coast of Turkey’s southern province show there is more to its heritage than has already been explored. Underwater archaeologists have found 14 wrecks this summer alone. Professor Hakan Öniz of Akdeniz…
A brilliant Nigerian dressmaker showed off the different styles of dresses her students made for their practice The trainees, 15 in total, walked as role models on a track showcasing what they had done A lot of people in the comments section struggled to make choices because all the styles turned out so well. A…
Asil Dubai, located at Rixos Premium Dubai in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence, unveils an extraordinary new menu filled with your favorite Mediterranean dishes for your dining pleasure. Sample these delicious new specialties masterfully created by celebrity chef Mouhamad Ourad while admiring the picturesque and breathtaking views of Ain Dubai and Jumeirah Beach. Catering…
Rent Go meets the tourism industry in Antalya! Rent Go, which was voted best car rental company of the year due to the importance it attaches to customer satisfaction and quality of service, participated in the Antalya tourism fair which was held at the International Congress and Exhibition Center in Antalya from October 27 to…
Create a positive impact in the community It is not just Trendyol’s substantial growth in the regional and global e-commerce space that is attracting investors, but its ability to do so while leaving a positive impact. “We founded Trendyol to create a positive impact in the countries we serve,” says Mutlu. “We are putting this…
Turkey’s recent moves in Libya, including controversial new deals with Tripoli, have backfired on its budding bid to normalize relations with Egypt and gain leverage in energy disputes in the eastern Mediterranean. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said last week that dialogue with Ankara had been halted after two rounds of exploratory talks due to…
Authentic AMMOS Greek Restaurant, part of Sunset Hospitality Group – a long-time strategic partner of Rixos Hotels, recently reopened at Rixos Premium Dubai, offering flavor-lovers a taste of the Mediterranean. In its new incarnation, customers will be transported to Greece as they sample authentic dishes in an elegant atmosphere inspired by sleek interiors and appealing…
The first harvested tomatoes of the season in the greenhouses of Antalya will go to the domestic market and the price will not fall below 0.55 USD/kg. The amount of tomatoes harvested will increase when the weather gets colder. Growers said tomato prices will rise as the weather cools. Okan Basak, a tomato grower in…
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ANKARA, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank sent a letter to local lenders on Monday, warning them against carrying out foreign exchange transactions with foreign banks during “off-peak hours” and offering deposits at rates very high interest rates to avoid holding obligations. The central bank has introduced rules in recent months to narrow the…
The Indian team looked confident on the eve of their departure for the Junior Davis Cup final which will be held in Antalya, Turkey, from November 1-6. India’s men’s Under-16 team qualified in style by winning the Asia-Oceania competition in Delhi earlier this season. Although there were two changes from the three-member squad that progressed…
VIETNAM, October 29 – On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Türkiye on Saturday (October 29, 2022), Việt Nam News presents an article written by Türkiye Ambassador to Việt Nam Haldun Tekneci. It gives me great pleasure to address the readers of News from Việt Nam on the occasion of the…
Ankara will distribute Russian gas to Europe via the TurkStream gas pipeline, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. MOSCOW (UrduPoint News/Sputnik – October 28, 2022) Ankara will distribute Russian gas to Europe via the TurkStream gas pipeline, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. “Hopefully, we will distribute the natural gas from…
Although not without controversy, Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a milestone on its journey to becoming a premier tourist destination. Reports from the IHM editorial team. Next month’s FIFA Word Cup will be one of the biggest sporting events ever in terms of global television viewership, and will also mark a…
Part of the Sunset Hospitality group, Greek restaurant AMMOS has reopened in Dubai at JBR’s Rixos Premium Hotel with a fresh new look. Redesigned with attention to detail and plenty of contemporary styling, the new AMMOS is all about cool Aegean coastal vibes. The casual chic spirit gives way to an elegant but resolutely trendy…
ISTANBUL Organized by the Istanbul Defense and Aerospace Cluster Association (SAHA), a major Turkish defense event SAHA Expo kicked off in Istanbul on Tuesday. Held at the Istanbul Exhibition Center, the event exhibits advanced defense products from Turkey and foreign countries. The event also hosts senior government and military officials from dozens of countries. Ilhami…
Urban identity is formed with ‘Memory Ankara’ The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality implemented the “Memory Ankara” project to create the urban identity. Stating that the project was developed with the aim of determining, documenting and sharing the social and spatial values of the capital and making it known to the citizens of the city, ABB Chairman…
Sports for all and Rethinking sports were the two central themes of the 17th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport (October 26) in Antalya (Türkiye), organized by the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey. general secretary Marija Pejčinović…
The youth branch of the Association of Independent Industrialists and Businessmen of Türkiye (MÜSIAD) organized a summit as part of the Young Business Ambassadors project to bring together successful international students in seven cities across the country. The Young Trade Ambassadors project is an independent initiative developed by Genç MÜSIAD, or Young MÜSIAD in English,…
Flights from a northeast airport to a popular holiday destination are now live for 2023 as “more flights with more destinations to come”. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen announced the launch of flights from Teesside International Airport yesterday via Twitter. Flights from North East Airport to Antalya in Turkey in 2023 are now live with…
*Team camps consist of four-star and five-star hotels, villas, resorts and non-hotel accommodations With just under a month until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the country is filled with signs of the tournament everywhere, and everything seems to be approaching zero hours for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. The…
A new rift is emerging between Ankara and Washington due to Turkey’s deepening cooperation with Russia in the energy and economic sector. This new source of friction comes at a time when Ankara is under sanctions and has been barred from the F-35 co-production program due to its purchase of Russian S-400s. According to President…
Advertising Although Turkey was the first country to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence on December 16, 1991, both countries have gone through hot and cold times since then. Relations reached their lowest point in the late 1990s and early 2000s when Tashkent canceled its visa-free regime with Turkey, reminded Uzbeks who study in Nursi schools there, and…
Serbia and Turkey have agreed to revise the number of destinations, frequencies and capacities between the two countries, in derogation of the restrictive bilateral agreement on air services in force between the two states. Serbian Civil Aviation Directorate, Turkish General Aviation Directorate, Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines met in Istanbul to finalize the agreement. “The…
The 6th Summit of the Conference on Cooperation and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which was held on October 12 and 13, attracted the attention of the media from all over the world. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Kazakhstan at the invitation of his Kazakh counterpart, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Erdogan’s visit to Kazakhstan and…
Ankara: The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Ankara, headed by HE Nusura Tiperu Omar, Ambassador-designate of Uganda to the Republic of Turkey, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters and Uganda Development Authority coffee (UCDA), organized a Coffee Tasting and Tasting Session at Walker’s Coffee House in Ankara. The event held…
View of the Dikili Agricultural-Based Specialized Greenhouse Organized Industrial Zone Project (source: Dikili TDIOSB) Thanks to the amendments made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey, the establishment of an Organized Specialized Agricultural Industrial Zone (TDIOSB) has been facilitated. Amendments to the Agriculture-Based Specialized Organized Industrial Zones (TDIOSB) Regulations in Turkey were published…
The luxurious properties of Rixos Sharm El Sheikh and Rixos Premium Seagate will provide the ultimate beach volleyball experience with the 3rd Rixos Women’s Beach Volleyball Cup from October 23-27. Get the chance to be in action and cheer on your favorite professional teams from six different countries. The side by side battle between the…
The Republic of Turkey will open its Trade Office at its Embassy in Cambodia to boost bilateral trade and investment. The information was revealed by Ms. Ülkü Kocaefe, newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Cambodia, during a courtesy visit to Pan Sorasak, Minister of Trade, at the ministry’s office on the afternoon of October 13. Ms….
paris / istanbul / washington — Turkey’s parliament has passed a new law that provides for prison sentences of up to three years for spreading “disinformation” online. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and its coalition partner, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), passed the law on Thursday, despite objections from opposition parties, European countries…
The 59th Antalya Film Festival ended on October 8 with a glamorous ceremony and saw Emin Alper’s film burning days, about the misadventures of a young prosecutor in a small town in Anatolia, who wins 9 prizes in the national competition. The most dramatic moment of the evening was of course the announcement of the…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the 6th ICCA Summit October 13 in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Getty Pictures) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was “making every effort to provide critical products” to countries affected by recent price volatility, during a speech at a summit in Kazakhstan on Thursday. “Other regional associations face many…
Istanbul— The Turkish government recently proposed legislation that would criminalize spreading false information on social media. This decision has drawn national and international criticism. Turkey’s so-called disinformation bill has been condemned by a European legal watchdog who warned the law would threaten free speech and independent journalism ahead of next year’s election. The warning is…
ANTALYA An excavation team has discovered the exact location of the tomb of Saint Nicholas, also known as ‘Santa Claus’, and the ground he walked on, inside the Church of Saint Nicholas in the province southern part of Demre district in Antalya. class=”cf”> “This is a very important discovery that will add to the value…
Like a Fourth of July fireworks finale, October will serve as a grand conclusion to the 2022 Olympic Sailing Circuit, with four World Championships taking place during the month. From Italy to Texas, France to Israel, athletes from the US Sailing Team and the Olympic Development Program are stepping up to complete the year’s international…
A thousand needy families in Kabul province have received food donations from the Turkish organization IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation. According to the head of the Turkish humanitarian aid organization IHH, Turkish citizens and businessmen have donated aid to poor residents of Afghanistan. “This aid was provided so that the Afghans could fend for themselves. Agriculture…
In order to increase the quality of products and the yield of greenhouse agriculture, the use of bumblebees, described as “natural workers”, has become widespread instead of chemicals called “hormones”. Bumblebees, which fertilize produce in the greenhouse, especially tomatoes, eggplants and peppers, work for the grower during the natural pollination phase. In Antalya, where all…
Turkey can play a key diplomatic role in preventing Russia’s use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine, Marko Mihkelson, chairman of the Estonian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said on Monday. “Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have made important diplomatic moves in bringing the recently warring parties to the negotiating table. Also on…
Adam Back champions the cause for the Swiss Franc (CHF) to be backed by Bitcoin. Inflation and struggling fiat currencies are forcing investors into bitcoin. Famous bitcoin enthusiast and inventor of HashCash, Adam Back, has suggested that it’s time to hold a referendum for bitcoin to become the Swiss franc again. Back said the Swiss…
Sharm el-Sheikh becomes an eco-responsible city In the countdown to COP27, Sharm El-Sheikh has been the scene of frantic activity, with 30 national projects set to be completed in the coming days. The projects, explains Khaled Fouda, governor of South Sinai, include the construction of a bridge over the King Salman road, the construction of…
The lavishly styled resort unveils itself as the ultimate multi-board destination in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi Published: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 09:59 Last update: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10:01 AM Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi – A magnificent and iconic architectural landmark that pays homage to the finest infusion of Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine…
Prime Minister Liz Truss has told party faithful she will lead Britain through ‘stormy days’ during the economic ‘storm’ caused by the Covid-19 crisis and the invasion of Ukraine by the Russia. The prime minister, in power for a month, sought to rally Tory MPs behind his faltering leadership, at a party conference that descended…
05/10/2022 – Turkey’s leading industry event, held both online and in person, awarded 15 projects across its five platforms with prizes totaling over €33,000 The Ballad of the Skeleton by Murat Uğurlu The Antalya Film Forum closed its ninth edition by distributing prizes to participating projects on its five different platforms, with financial support totaling…
In response to the agreements that Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt avuşolu signed in Libya, the State Department launched a new “slap in the face” against Turkey. According to the State Department, the Forum for Political Dialogue in Libya (LPDF) has forced Libya’s interim government not to sign new contracts that would interfere with the country’s…
(Bloomberg) – Thousands of hotel rooms in Qatar that were previously blocked by 2022 FIFA World Cup organizers are being made available to the general public for booking, even though some properties are still under construction less than two months before kick-off. The accommodations had been shortlisted by the Supreme Committee of Qatar and governing…
Vacationing with kids doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury. Perched on the eastern arm of Dubai’s exclusive Palm Jumeirah island, Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites combines family-friendly facilities with opulent touches. Think suites with private pools, dedicated butler service, and ultra-all-inclusive perks, including unlimited meals and drinks, kids’ activities, and water sports. Plus, when you…
Kekova Island, an island connected to the Demre district of Antalya and a historical and tourist region, has become a favorite of tourists from outside Turkey, especially in recent years, winning hearts with its unique coves and clear azure waters. At the end of our boating holiday in Kekova last summer, which I detailed in…
CARACHI: The state-run disaster management and management agency of Turkiye has set up a temporary shelter in Pakistan for the victims of the recent super floods. Named after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the tent city was set up by the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) in conjunction with the Pakistan Air Force…
Attracting tourists from all over the world, the Mediterranean gem of Antalya in Turkey welcomed more than 11 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of the year, according to official data. The majority of foreign tourists in the city, meanwhile, were Russians and Germans, as the province has been a top pick for…
In response to the main opposition president, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, establishing himself as the joint candidate of the opposition bloc for the presidency, Meral Akşener, the president of the Good Party (İP), wreaked havoc in the opposition ranks by declaring that the table of six is not an automatic buffer and…
By News Center The number of tourists visiting the Mediterranean city of Antalya, Turkey, dubbed the “capital of tourism”, will reach 11 million in 2022, reports Yeni Shafak, citing Governor Ersin Yazici. “Tourism is everything to us. We bear the burden of being a province that generates about a third of the country’s tourism revenue….
Wary of waning popular support and economic turmoil ahead of next year’s elections, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears ready to pour “election candy” on various segments of voters at the risk of ruining the public finances. The upcoming presidential and parliamentary polls in Turkey – in June 2023 at the latest – promise to…
Sone morning in the quiet lakeside town of Koycegiz, and the only sounds drifting beneath the towering eucalyptus trees in its small main square are those of backgammon counters slapped against the boards and the faint murmur of conversation on simit, the Turkish equivalent of a bagel, and small cups of sweet coffee. At restaurants…
We love wide open spaces… Thinking about doing outdoor activities in the UAE during the summer is a big no-no. But luckily, it’s that time of year when you shift conversations from “it’s so humid” to “Wow, it’s cooler.” As the UAE enters the autumn season, temperatures are gradually dropping and that can only mean…
09/27/2022 – The oldest gathering of Turkish films will present the latest films from Turkey and abroad in its picturesque Mediterranean resort burning days by Emin Alper Like every year, the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival aims to connect emerging talent with established professionals from Turkey and abroad in the famous Mediterranean resort. From October…
They are looking for it here, they are looking for it there, these Erdogan officials are looking for FX everywhere. In November 2018, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was apparently not convinced— following the brutal murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul — that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
On Wednesday, Türkiye will inaugurate its 20th municipal hospital, a huge healthcare complex serving a large population, in the capital Ankara. Etlik City Hospital will be the largest in the country by area and will house a hotel, university, helipads and retail space. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has long championed the city’s hospitals as…
The doors to the Grand Arch in Abu Dhabi are now open… It’s fair to say that the city watched with curiosity the giant iconic arch of what we now know will be called Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi (a project with a working title of Fairmont Marina Abu Dhabi). Sitting on the man-made breakwater of…
Syria considers the Astana process involving Russia, Iran and Turkey to be viable, but calls on Ankara to take its commitments in this format more seriously, Arab Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad told RIA Novosti. “Our friends, both Russia and Iran, know our needs very well. They have always supported our demands. In my opinion, they…
ANKARA — Turkey will send more than 3,000 riot police to Qatar to help secure World Cup stadiums and hotels in a security operation paid for by the competition hosts but under Turkish command, said a source from the Turkish Interior Ministry. With a population of less than 3 million – of which only 380,000…
The picturesque Mediterranean city of Antalya, Turkey is seeing a flood of Russian tourists just in time for Putin’s scheme. After Vladimir Putin announced the mobilization of 300,000 reservists to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, prices for international flights from Russia skyrocketed, and almost all flights from Moscow or of St. Petersburg were completely…
Dur Hospitality participated as a platinum sponsor in the Future of Hospitality Summit (FHS), held September 19-21 in Jumeirah, Dubai. Co-hosted by Bench and MEED, FHS brought together hospitality industry leaders from around the world under the theme “Leading Change” to discuss the outlook for hospitality in the region. The prestigious event brought together key…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers his speech during the 77th general debate in the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday. [Justin Lane/EPA] On the centenary of a crime against humanity on the Mediterranean shores of Asia Minor, the statue of Turkish General Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on horseback…
A new airline is set to land at Newcastle Airport next summer after announcing new flights to a popular European holiday destination. Turkish airline Sun Express will launch three weekly flights from March next year to the resort town of Antalya, Turkey, throughout the summer. The new service will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays…
A heartwarming video making the rounds online shows the moment a lady caused a frenzy on the streets of London The beautiful and proud African woman danced down the highway fully dressed in Ankara and heels Reacting to the viral video, netizens hailed the lady and praised her dancing skills A trending video of a…
Why did the chicken cross the Atlantic…? Because this particular chicken has something that works way better than wings. There was a lot of hype ahead of today’s launch of LA’s famous Dave’s Hot Chicken, not least because it’s a street food brand trusted by certified chicken lover Drake. And having experienced it in a…
The barrage of Turkish overflights over uninhabited or even inhabited islets in recent weeks is seen in Athens as a message from Ankara about the ability of its armed forces to have direct operational visibility and access even in places where, theoretically , the Hellenic Armed Forces intervene effectively and directly. On Monday and Sunday…
ANTALYA The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has launched comprehensive restoration works at the famous St. Nicholas Memorial Museum, one of the holy places in the Orthodox world, in the southern province of Demre district in Antalya to give it a facelift . class=”cf”> The museum is one of the most important historical structures in…
On Sunday, September 19, 1976, Turkish Airlines Flight 452 crashed en route from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) to Antalya Airport (AYT). The plane, a less than two-year-old Boeing 727-200 registered TC-JBH, crashed near Isparta, western Turkey, killing all 154 passengers and crew. The plane, named Antalya, which coincidentally was the destination of the flight, was…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with the Russian President on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Leaders’ Summit in Samarkand on September 16, 2022. Photo: AFP Repeated frustration at integrating with the West has prompted Turkey to step up its efforts to “look east”. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has reportedly…
On September 9, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that if the United States does not fulfill its promise to supply Turkey with F-16 fighter jets, Turkey may turn to other countries, such as Russia. In a deal estimated at $6 billion, Turkey requested 40 F-16 fighter jets and nearly 80 modification kits in October 2021…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is quite famous for his impulsive decisions. His resolve to go to war against mighty Russia was one such decision. Since then, the whole world has watched him act like a fool and make bad choices. Recently, he made another colossal mistake by asking for restrictions on Turkish companies operating in Russia….
Antalya has seen more than 10 million foreign tourists land at its airport so far this year, as the popular Mediterranean resort town of Türkiye experiences its busiest summer since the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The number of foreigners arriving in the southern province by air reached nearly 10.1 million from January 1 to…
Exercise is cheaper than therapy… It’s easier to navigate your love-hate relationship with running when you know a few beautiful places. To keep you motivated, we’ve listed some of the most scenic spots in Dubai for your daily run. If you think you’d do better in a group, head over to this link here for…
Istanbul— Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Uzbekistan on Thursday to attend a meeting of the Eurasian security group, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Erdogan is present at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting comes as Erdogan’s relationship with Putin has come under increasing scrutiny from his Western allies as they seek…
Turkish fishermen have earned more than 164,000 TL ($8,980) since the start of the year by catching the invasive pufferfish and pufferfish that threaten the country’s waters, especially in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas . Fishermen have been paid for catching more than 16,024 invasive species, most from southwest Antalya, under a program run by…
Turkish and US officials are expected to meet on Thursday as part of the strategic mechanism set up to further strengthen relations in Washington, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal will meet with his American counterpart Wendy Sherman, and Victoria Nuland, US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, as part…
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has named two new directors to its team as it prepares to enter an exciting new phase of leadership. Mahmoud Hegazy takes over as commercial director while Bahar Yildirim has been appointed sales director for the resort in Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the United…
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Turkish Airlines will return to Tokyo Narita in December, according to Aeroroutes. The Star Alliance member last served the route – you guessed it – in March 2020. It will complement its existing daily Tokyo Haneda 1x operation, which means Istanbul-Tokyo Airport will increase to 2x per day, a frequency last seen in early 2016….
The world-famous sarcophagi (coffins) listed in the inventory of various museums in Türkiye are among the country’s must-see artifacts. Anatolian geography, where great civilizations have lived in history, is home to ruins from different periods. Anatolia is an open-air museum with ancient cities, places of worship, theaters, towers, castles, palaces, bazaars, monuments and monasteries that…
A large majority of the Turkish population is in favor of Turkey’s membership of the European Union, Deputy Foreign Minister and Director of European Affairs Faruk Kaymakcı said on Monday. “I can inform you that 79% of Turks want EU membership,” Kaymakcı wrote on Twitter in response to a post from a political communication specialist…
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Turkey’s top growers have turned to airfreight to be able to quickly meet soaring demand for their carnations which will be used during the mourning period and the funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a dominant presence on the world stage for 70 years, Elizabeth died peacefully on Thursday afternoon after…
ANKARA—Turkey has not been immune to soaring energy costs, driven by pandemic-induced supply disruptions and the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The government recently raised domestic energy prices for the fourth time this year, which is expected to exacerbate the country’s already rising inflation rate. But the situation is not as dire as the one…
By Ayya Lmahamad Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed bilateral investment opportunities, reports Azernews. The discussion took place during a meeting between Chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMBDA) of Azerbaijan, Orkhan Mammadov, and CEO of CTech company of Turkiye, Juneyt Firat. The meeting was held within the framework of the…
More than 105,000 high school graduates in Turkey have been unable to enroll in a university this year despite being eligible, mainly due to financial difficulties, including the inability to afford accommodation or basic necessities in another. city, Turkish Minute reported. The number of graduates who have not been able to enroll in a university…
The hotel is almost ready to open… It’s fair to say that the city watched with curiosity the giant iconic arch of what we now know will be called Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi (a project with a working title of Fairmont Marina Abu Dhabi). What will be the fifth Rixos property in the UAE, Rixos…
Salim Uzun – ANTALYA Amid the contentious issue over claims that the clocks in the southern province of Antalya’s clock tower are fake, a watch repairer has claimed that the clocks in many of Turkey’s historic towers are also fake. class=”cf”> Recep Gürgen, a watch repairer in Turkey and abroad since 1960, said: “We have…
Moored in Rio de Janeiro in 2007 during her career (photo Bernardo Fiusa) Posted on September 8, 2022 at 11:37 a.m. by The Maritime Executive Turkish officials confirmed today that the decommissioned Brazilian Navy aircraft carrier NAe Sao Paulo which was to be dismantled at Aliaga has backtracked and is heading back to Brazil. The…
The war in Ukraine reminds us of the devastating consequences of war beyond the direct death toll, displacement of populations and disruption of livelihoods. Since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24, Ukraine has seen one of the fastest exoduses in recent history. To date, nearly 6.7 million refugees have been registered in…
The Foreign Ministry rejected the “baseless” allegations and decisions on Turkey adopted by the Arab League at a recent meeting. The decisions were once again aimed at Turkey and were taken under the influence of certain “narrow and short-term interests”, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that this position deprives the Arab League…
Sharjah, UAE – In the relationship dynamics between influencers and brands, enabling content creators to deliver messages in their own creative way is key, social media marketing experts said Wednesday in the latest edition of the Shams Talks series. organized by Sharjah Media City. Sharjah Media City (Shams) hosted the edition of the Shams Talks…
Qatar is preparing to open three new five-star hotels ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the country prepares to welcome over one million international soccer fans for the world’s biggest soccer tournament. With less than 100 days until fans descend on the region for the month-long event, which kicks off on November 20,…
Invasive species have taken hold in Turkish seas with increasing global mobility and climate change. Poisonous pufferfish have been destroying Turkey’s coastal ecosystem for decades, destroying both local stocks and fishing livelihoods. While past measures to contain the species had limited impact, a Turkish engineer has created an innovative product that he hopes will help….
France’s top diplomat on Monday raised the danger of Russia using Turkey to avoid Ukraine-related sanctions during a sensitive visit to Ankara that tried to navigate a series of thorny disputes. Catherine Colonna met her Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu before flying to Athens on Tuesday to face a new peak in tensions between the two…
From the rugged coastlines and olive groves of Crete to the glamor of Monte Carlo, Spain’s most exclusive coastal enclave to the Eternal City of Italy, where would you like to go on your next vacation? It’s only a short walk to the mainland, where historic sites, exquisite cuisine and beautiful beaches can be found…
What: The EU wants to double Azeri gas supply to 20 billion cubic meters per year by the end of the 2020s. Why: The bloc is scrambling for alternatives to Russian gas. And then: Much will depend on the progress of the upstream projects, and whether or not Turkey, which has the first rights to…