Mehmet Nuri Ersoy

Turkey Republic Day celebrations

5 clusters · 44 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Turkey announces free public transit for Republic Day celebrations

Preparations and celebrations are underway across Turkey for the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. In Menemen, local municipalities have organized concerts featuring artists such as Blok-3 and Aşkın Nur Yengi, with Mayo

Turkey trade expansion and manufacturing growth

105 clusters · 312 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Turkey agricultural exports show mixed results in first nine months

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. By September 2026, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that annualized exports reached $283

Turkey's expanding cultural and gastronomy festival season

31 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: İzmir Culture Route Festival begins with 303 events

The cultural and gastronomy festival season in Turkey continues to expand, with new programming focusing on regional heritage and tourism development. In September, the festival landscape included the 95th Izmir Internat

Restoration of Edirne Mevlevihanesi and cultural facilities

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Edirne inaugurates new library and restored Mevlevihane

Following a reconstruction project initiated in 2024, the 500-year-old Edirne Mevlevihanesi is scheduled to reopen to the public on October 23, 2026. The restoration, managed by the Edirne Governor’s Environmental Protec

Tributes and academic engagements for Aziz Sancar

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Aziz Sancar discusses brain cancer research and Turkic cooperation

Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar has received several honors and participated in academic engagements across Turkey. In Mardin’s Savur district, Sancar’s childhood home, the historic Hakkı Bey Mansion, was converted

Kültepe-Kaniş archaeological excavations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Kültepe archaeological site reveals Hellenistic mosaic structure

Archaeological excavations at the Kültepe-Kaniş site in Kayseri, Turkey, have uncovered a mosaic-floored structure dating to the Hellenistic Period. This discovery is a significant milestone for the site, where excavatio

Maldives tourism sector and national promotion developments

9 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Finolhu Resort announces festive season program in the Maldives

The Maldives tourism sector maintains a distinction between affordable local island stays and high-end private resorts. Local islands like Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, and Rasdhoo offer budget-friendly guesthouses, typically co

COP31 Preparations: Infrastructure and Diplomatic Tensions

12 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Antalya to host COP31 UN climate summit in November 2026

As the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference approaches in Antalya (November 9–20, 2026), preparations have expanded to include significant infrastructure and cultural investments. The summit will be hosted at the former EX

Ancient shipwreck discovery in Turkey

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey shipwreck discovery dates to Early Bronze Age

Archaeologists have identified what is believed to be the world’s oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Kekova in Antalya, Turkey. Located approximately 30 meters below the surface, the site dates to the Early Bronze A

Turkey tourism faces structural crisis and rising costs

16 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkish hotel industry faces shrinking profit margins

Turkey’s tourism sector showed strength through mid-2026, though economic nuances and regional security concerns emerged. In the first half of 2026, inbound tourism reached 25.8 million visitors, generating approximately

Events and festivities in Marmaris

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey night museum visitors reach record 1.3 million

Marmaris is scheduled to host a variety of cultural, sporting, and gastronomic events during the final week of October, coinciding with the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. Planned activities include the ‘Valuable Scr

World Economic Forum 2026 tourism index release

9 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mexico falls six places in World Economic Forum tourism ranking

The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), evaluating 110 economies across 17 pillars to measure conditions for sustainable growth. Global rankings show Japan leading the

Michelin Guide expansion in Turkey

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Michelin Guide to expand coverage across all of Turkey

The Michelin Guide has announced its first nationwide selection for Turkey, scheduled to be revealed on December 3, 2026, during a ceremony in Istanbul. Since its introduction to Istanbul in 2022, the guide has increme

Ancient shipwreck discovery near Turkey

2 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkiye unearths world’s oldest shipwreck near Kekova Island

Archaeologists near the Turkish coast by Antalya have discovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest known shipwreck. Located at a depth of approximately 30 meters near Kekova, the vessel dates back to the Early Br

Italy-Türkiye archaeological cooperation

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey and Italy expand archaeological cooperation in Hierapolis

Archaeological cooperation between Italy and Türkiye has been highlighted through academic and diplomatic engagement. The 17th Italian Cultural Institute Archaeology Symposium was held at the Hierapolis Ancient City in P

Turkey hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress

12 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey leads paper submissions at 77th International Astronautical Congress

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, Turkey, set new records for participation and scientific engagement. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in coordination with

AK Party local governance and strategic planning

19 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: AK Party holds second ‘Listening to Istanbul’ meeting in Bayrampaşa

In late September and early October 2026, the AK Party continued its nationwide ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Buluşmaları’ (Meetings of the Century of Türkiye) program, focusing on political stability and the goal of a ‘terror-free T

Hittite cuneiform archive discovery in Turkey

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Archaeological discoveries reveal ancient violence and rituals

Archaeologists excavating in Kayalıpınar, Sivas, have uncovered a significant cuneiform archive from the Hittite era. The discovery includes 131 new tablets and fragments, bringing the total number of artifacts found at

Roman shipwreck discovery in Turkey

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast of Turkey

Archaeologists discovered a 2,100-year-old Roman-era shipwreck off the coast of Adrasan in Turkey’s Antalya province. Located at a depth of approximately 55 meters, the vessel likely sank during a storm while traveling f

Death of Turkish actor Göksel Arsoy

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Göksel Arsoy, Turkish cinema legend, dies at 90

Turkish actor and producer Göksel Arsoy, a prominent figure of the Yeşilçam era known as ‘Altın Çocuk’ (Golden Boy), passed away at the age of 90. His death was announced by his daughter, Aşkım Arsoy, noting that while h

Roman fashion exhibition in Copenhagen

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek hosts major Roman fashion exhibition

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, is hosting a major exhibition titled ‘The Power of Fashion in the Roman Empire’. The showcase features 171 objects, including 18 artifacts from the Burdur Museum

Turkish manuscript preservation and digitization efforts

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey preserves Ottoman heritage through new facsimile and digital manuscript access

Turkey has undertaken several initiatives to preserve and provide access to historic Islamic and Ottoman-era manuscripts through facsimile printing and digitization. In September 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Culture an

Turkey tourism sector strategic development

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkish Tourism Minister meets with Turkish Airlines leadership

Stakeholders in Turkey’s tourism sector are focusing on strategic expansion and modernization to maintain international competitiveness. Hasan Eker, Vice President of TÜRSAB, has advocated for a shift in focus from tota

Hagia Sophia restoration and conservation

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Hagia Sophia undergoes major restoration and dome reinforcement

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is a historical monument representing the architectural intersection of Christian and Islamic history. Originally a Byzantine cathedral commissioned by Emperor Justinian I, it was converted i

Külhöyük archaeological excavations

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Külhöyük excavations reveal ancient Hittite botanical remains

Archaeological excavations at the 5,000-year-old Külhöyük site in Ankara’s Gölbaşı district have uncovered significant botanical and paleontological remains from the Hattian and Hittite periods. Initial findings include

Turkey cultural heritage and tourism statistics

4 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey to digitize 216 museums and archaeological sites by 2026

Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism confirms significant growth in Turkey’s cultural heritage sector for 2025. Total visitors to museums and archaeological sites rea

Cinema access and cultural initiatives in Turkey

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey expands cinema funding and celebrates record festival attendance

Cultural initiatives in Turkey have focused on expanding cinema access through both mobile and organized festival formats. The ‘Traveling Cinema for Children’ project, a long-term initiative by the Ministry of Culture a

Cultural and mining heritage developments in Kütahya

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Kütahya opens new archaeology museum and security center

In late September 2026, Kütahya, Turkey, saw significant developments regarding its cultural and industrial heritage. Following the 6th Turkey Historical Mines Conference, which emphasized the link between mining and civ

2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival: Regional Updates

17 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: GastroAntep Kültür Yolu Festival celebrates culture and gastronomy

The summer 2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival continues to drive regional engagement and tourism across Nevşehir, Malatya, Erzurum, Ordu, and Kahramanmaraş. In Nevşehir and the Cappadocia region, the program has boosted

Underwater archaeology in Antalya

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Adrasan shipwreck discovery reveals 2,100-year-old luxury ceramics

The Antalya coast has been identified as one of the world’s richest underwater historical sites, containing shipwrecks ranging from the ancient period to World War II. Researcher Mustafa Aydemir has highlighted the regio