8+ hour, 46+ min ago   (1036+ words) The world may be heading towards an exceptionally strong El Nino in 2026 and 2027, raising concerns that go well beyond extreme weather. The US National Weather Service reportedly sees a more than 90 percent chance of an unusually strong El Nino in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (743+ words) Turkey will see a mix of sunshine, clouds, thunderstorms and strong winds on Sunday, August 16, according to the latest forecast from the Turkish State Meteorological Service. Temperatures are generally expected to remain around seasonal averages, but several parts of the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (257+ words) Hagia Sophia has welcomed more than 30 million visitors since it reopened as a mosque in July 2020, once again becoming one of Istanbul’s most important attractions for both domestic and international visitors. Originally built as a church and converted into a…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (524+ words) Turkey is strengthening its defense relationship with the United States while trying to increase its regional influence through new security partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. But this new direction also creates difficult questions for Ankara’s relations with Russia, Iran…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (297+ words) The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has raised its forecast for year end inflation in 2026 from 26 percent to 28 percent. Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan announced the new forecast during his presentation of the Inflation Report 2026 III on August…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (540+ words) Turkey’s health tourism sector has maintained its impressive momentum, generating $761.5 million during the first quarter of 2026 while providing medical services to 302,487 international patients. The country continues to attract visitors from Europe, the Middle East, the Balkans, the Turkic republics and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (543+ words) Free Wi-Fi has become an essential part of modern travel, whether staying in a hotel, waiting at an airport or attending a conference. However, Microsoft is warning that these convenient internet connections are increasingly being used by cybercriminals to target…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (385+ words) One of the best ways to experience Turkey is through its food, and international visitors clearly agree. From freshly prepared döner and traditional pide to crispy lahmacun and regional home-style dishes, Turkish cuisine continues to be one of the country’s…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (377+ words) If you’re visiting Turkey on August 4, you can expect classic summer weather across most of the country. Sunshine will dominate popular holiday destinations, while a few northern regions may experience isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain close to seasonal averages…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (389+ words) Booking.com could soon resume offering domestic hotel reservations in Turkey for the first time in nearly nine years, following a proposed legal amendment expected to be submitted to the Turkish Parliament. According to local reports, the Ministry of Culture…...