Mount Nemrut: Turkey’s mystical stone monoliths

Huge statues of gods, kings, and creatures can be found at Mount Nemrut, a Unesco site in southeastern Turkey.

Christa Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone monoliths that give clues to the country’s ancient past.

Turkey’s Erdogan scraps Israel trip over ‘inhumane’ Gaza war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called off a planned visit to Israel over its “inhumane” war in Gaza, saying relations between the two states would not improve.

“We had a project to go to Israel, but it was cancelled; we will not go,” he told governing party lawmakers in…[Read more]

Escape to Turkey’s otherworldly landscape

Erosion shaped the incredible landscape of Turkey’s Göreme valley, but thousands of years ago humans took a cue from Mother Nature and began carving an incredible chamber and tunnel complex into the soft rock. Beginning in the fourth century A.D., an urbanized—but underground—cultural landscape was crea…[Read more]

Envoys in Ankara celebrate 100th year of Turkish republic

Ambassadors of several countries in Ankara celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.

Italy’s ambassador, Giorgio Marrapodi, said the Oct. 29 centennial celebrations in Türkiye is a commemoration that fills the entire country with joy, pride, and a sense of ide…[Read more]

Istanbul’s consulate chronicles: Sudhi Choudhary, Consul General of India

Welcome to our exclusive interview series featuring consul generals residing in the vibrant city of Istanbul. From the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul to the diplomatic intricacies they navigate daily, join us as we uncover the fascinating stories and insights…[Read more]

Türkiye ramps up investor diplomacy as economy chief starts Gulf tour

Turkiye’s economy chief along with Turkish officials kicked off Monday the Gulf tour during which he is engaging with investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Saudi Arabia to attract foreign capital and bolster the country’s policy overhaul.

Starting with the…[Read more]

Israel is clear about its intentions in Gaza – world leaders cannot plead ignorance of what is coming

If I knew then what I know now. For many of the guilty men and women who plunged Iraq into blood and chaos, this became something of a stock phrase. When, in 2004, the then Tory leader, Michael Howard, was asked if he would still have supported t…[Read more]

Turkey’s president submits bill to ratify Sweden’s Nato membership

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has removed one of the final hurdles blocking Sweden from joining Nato by submitting a bill approving membership to parliament for ratification.

The move on Monday was in line with a commitment Erdoğan made to Nato at its summit in July…[Read more]

Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israeli siege and bombing of Gaza a ‘massacre’

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel’s blockade and bombing of the besieged Gaza Strip, calling it a “massacre”.

Speaking to the members of his ruling AK Party in parliament on Wednesday, Erdogan said even war had a “morality” but the flare-up since…[Read more]

Türkiye sends aid to Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Turkiye’s humanitarian aid allocated for residents of Gaza, which suffers from an Israeli blockade and an imminent offensive, is en route to Egypt on Friday. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said they were planning assistance to the people of Gaza in the face of the absence of food, fuel and other v…[Read more]

Israeli action in Gaza will bring it int’l disrepute: Erdoğan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday directed criticism at Israel by saying it was not conducting itself “like a state” in the Gaza Strip.
The comments come after Israel continued an indiscriminate bombing campaign of the blockaded coastal enclave, in retaliation to a s…[Read more]

A person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare,” said Mahmoud Darwish, the prominent Palestinian poet and author, in 2004 in an award acceptance speech in the Netherlands.

These profound words resonate t…[Read more]

The Development Road Project, a collaborative effort between Türkiye and Iraq, holds substantial promise as a cornerstone for fostering stability within the Iraqi state.

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has restored several mosques in the Balkans, reviving their original identities and reinforcing awareness of unity and solidarity in the region. These efforts underscore Türkiye’s role in promoting regional peace.

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on Friday the imminent launch of the “gray code” application, a proactive measure designed to prevent violence in health care settings.

The gray code system is part of an innovative approach to address potential threats before they escalate into violent incidents, ultimately ensuring the safety of health…[Read more]

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has embarked on a vital initiative to tackle the proliferation of invasive Atlantic starfish in Turkish seas, encompassing the Marmara and Black Sea.

These predatory starfish species are increasingly threatening marine biodiversity in the region.

Scientific research conducted by the UNDP has…[Read more]