An ambitious super-fast train initiative is set to revolutionize the commute between Ankara and Istanbul, dramatically slashing the journey from around four hours to an astounding 80 minutes. Unveiled as part of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) election manifesto announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in April, the Ankara-Istanbul super-fast train project is…
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Türkiye has inaugurated a new runway of its second-biggest airport, seeking to expand the capacity at the facility that has been facing challenges in coping with the growing air and passenger traffic. The new runway, the second biggest in the country, is estimated to more than double the traffic capacity at Sabiha Gökçen, the third…
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The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) on Thursday hiked its benchmark policy rate by 250 basis points in the seventh consecutive rise under the new governor and shift in policy making. The central bank raised its one-week repo rate to 42.5% from 40%, meeting economists’ expectations following three hikes of 500 basis points in…
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Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki, speaking after an event in Edirne, highlighted Turkey’s vulnerability to earthquakes. He emphasized the need for both citizens and the government to take precautions. Explaining that precautions should first start from the building where everyone lives, Moriwaki stated that the floor of the building is of great importance in earthquakes.…
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After completing their treatments at the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER), three injured sea turtles found off Kuşadası about 6 months ago have been released back into the sea. DEKAMER Director Prof. Dr. Yakup Kaska mentioned that one had a tracking device during the release event. He highlighted the importance of returning…
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An investigation is underway to find a businessman who went to sea with his boat in Didim and has not been heard from since. According to information, Yasin Cinkaya (47), living in Denizli, set out to sea with his boat from Didim district. Relatives who did not hear from Cinkaya for a while reported the…
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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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Welcome to the captivating Ancient City of Miletus, a time-honoured site tracing its origins back to the 2nd millennium BC. Founded by immigrants from Crete under Serpedon’s guidance, brother of Crete’s King Minos, Miletus thrived through diverse epochs—Mycenaean, Achaean, and the grand sweep of Archaic, Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman, Menteşe Principality, and Ottoman periods. During…
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Breaking an Object Made of Glass: Most Turks associate breaking an object made of glass with the disappearance of negative energy or the evil eye. Breaking glass signifies getting rid of bad energy, a form of purification. Ringing in the Ears: The ringing of the ears is a belief held by some individuals that…
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It is believed the Seven Sleepers Cave near Ephesus is where the “Seven Sleepers” narrative found in Islam and Christianity took place. The Zeus Cave, at the entrance of the Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary stayed during her trip to Ephesus. The caves…
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