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16 Dec 2021

UNESCO honors Turkish calligraphy as cultural treasure

UNESCO has added Turkish calligraphy , which is also known as "hüsn-i hat," to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Hüsn-i hat is the centuries-old practice of writing letters of Arabic origin in a measured and proportional.

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10 Nov 2021

Istanbul Airport was deemed worthy of Europe’s Best Airport

Istanbul Airport was deemed worthy of Europe's Best Airport and Accessible Airport awards at the 17th ACI Europe Awards organized by the Airports Council International (ACI). The ACI recently launched the "Net Zero 2050" movement to take action against the.

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4 Oct 2021

Bursa, the 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World

Bursa, the Turkish city recognized by UNESCO as the Ottoman Empire’s birthplace, is the 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World The six founding members are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkey. Northern Cyprus, Gagauzia, and the following federal.

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12 Aug 2021

Turkey plans to open schools for face-to-face education in September.

Face-to-face education will begin as scheduled in Turkey, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Wednesday, and unvaccinated adults will undergo frequent COVID-19 testing. "It is not possible for us to compromise face-to-face education ... We will take necessary measures to protect.

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2 Apr 2021

Top 10 Fun Facts about Ephesus

· Did you know before the rich people used the stone toilets, that were arranged side by side with no partition between them, that their slaves sat and 'heated' the toilet stone for their masters? · Did you know one.

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24 Mar 2021

Underground cities of Cappadocia

Cappadocia is a legendary place in the world with its mysterious underground cities which are unique to this region. There are almost 150-200 underground cities just 36 of them have been discovered. Here are the 6 subterranean cities dating back.

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18 Mar 2021

Turkey is ready for post COVID-19 global travel boom

Turkey without question has emerged as one of the top nations that did not overreact to the outbreak. It took COVID-19 for what it was. Turkey successfully employed a measured approach that included a speedy vaccination program. If we compare.

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12 Nov 2020

Travel Safety Precautions During COVID-19 Outbreak

Here are a few rules to live by while traveling: – Wear a face mask at all times. – Adhere to the rules of airports and airlines. – Follow closely the regulations set by the airlines. – Disinfect and wipe.

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4 Nov 2019

All STARS are with NATILLUS!

CUNDINAMARCA-Anadolu Agency A Colombian teacher living in Turkey and working at Sahinkaya school found unexpected success on a TV show during hís rendition of the popular hit Despacito. Ariel Gonzales has been living in Turkey for two years, working as.

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4 Nov 2019

Turkish universities retain places in world rankings

Turkish universities have once again maintained their prestige and performances, according to latest figures from the Times Higher Education’s (THE) best universities list — this time in the fields of “computer sciences” and “engineering technology.” In the first area, five.

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4 Nov 2019

Turkish universities dominate in NASA competition

Turkish universities dominated in world's most prestigious model satellite competition organized by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in collaboration with NASA. Istanbul Technical University's (ITU) APIS team came in first and Grizu-263 Space team of Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University (ZBEU).

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4 Nov 2019

Turkey ranks 7th among best countries to live and work

A tramway drives through a crowd in Istanbul's İstiklal Avenue, Jan. 25, 2019. The city is among the most preferred destinations among expats in Turkey. A survey of the best countries to live and work for foreigners put Turkey in.

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4 Nov 2019

A symbol of civilizations: Hagia Sophia

The first Hagia Sophia was built in 360 AD with a basilica layout and architectural features. In 405, Hagia Sophia was rebuilt after it was burnt down during an uprising and was reopened in 415. The monument today is the.

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4 Nov 2019

WHY TURKEY?

Turkey is one of the world's top ten travel destinations, welcoming more than 35 million visitors every year. It is friendly, beautiful and culturally rich country. Here are reasons why Turkey should be your holiday destination in next vacation. WHY.

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4 Nov 2019

10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CAPPADOCIA

Famous for its unique rock formations and amazing hot air ballooning opportunities, the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia are one of Turkey’s most popular natural wonders. Unusual honeycombed boulders rise from the plateau of Central Anatolia and have, over the centuries,.