Turkey seals hotel spa illegally set up inside ancient cistern

Turkish authorities have sealed off a luxury spa run by a five-star Istanbul hotel that was set up by illegally modifying a 1,500-year-old cistern, officials told AFP on Monday. The Navitas Spa Sarnic is operated by the Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul hotel, …

Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue during discussions with a senior United Nations official, despite repeated rejections of such proposals by the international community and the Republic of Cyprus. …

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'I accepted free drink in Turkey – then couldn't believe what they charged me'

Holiday season is just around the corner and many are itching to soak up some sun. However, tourists heading to Turkey, which remains popular to millions of Brits, have been warned to steer clear of a particular pitfall. Social media influencer Josh Daly …

UK tourists in Turkey urged to use three-word phrase to escape popular scam

All tourists have been urged to avoid doing 'one thing' when visiting Turkey. TikTok user Josh Daly has issued a warning over a common "scam" which is hitting tourists and holidaymakers as taxi drivers and cabbies continue to ferry Brits …

Turkey, AIIB signs MoU for $5 billion financing to public sector projects

ANKARA : Turkey's Finance Ministry said on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for $5 billion financing for public sector projects in three years. The deal, which was signed in …

Worrying 'scam' warning issued to anyone thinking of visiting Turkey

As the season for planning getaways approaches and the desire for some sunshine kicks in, holidaymakers with their sights set on Turkey are receiving a word of caution. Influencer Josh Daly has recently taken to TikTok to share his own misfortune abroad – …

Jailed PKK leader working on Turkey-Kurd peace plan: lawmaker

Supporters of pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) display flags with a portrait of jailed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is working on a " …

All tourists urged to avoid doing 'one thing' when visiting Turkey

It's getting to that time of year when people are starting to think about booking holidays. After all, it's normal to crave a little sun. But, if you're heading to Turkey anytime soon, tourists have been urged to avoid one thing. Influencer …

Turkey Sends Technical Team to Restore Damascus International Airport

Turkey has deployed a 25-member technical team to Syria to begin the restoration of Damascus International Airport, which sustained severe damage during the country’s 13-year civil war, Turkish Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Abdulkadir …