Mehmet Nuri Ersoy

Turkey export and trade expansion

84 clusters · 283 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Turkey export growth driven by Far East and automotive sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. The “Export to Target Countries” strategy generated $94 billion in exports to 60 designated

Hagia Sophia restoration and conservation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Hagia Sophia begins structural reinforcement of eastern semi-dome

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

2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival: Regional Updates

12 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kahramanmaraş to host Turkey Culture Route Festival for the first time

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 booste

Cinema events and symposiums in Turkey

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival returns to Istanbul

Turkey is hosting various cinematic events and academic gatherings focused on both regional identity and international acclaim. In November 2026, Istanbul is set to host the first International Turkic World Korkut Ata C

Tourism and economic development in Kemer

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkish officials review cultural and tourism investments in Adıyaman and Kemer

Economic and cultural development efforts in the Kemer district of Antalya have transitioned from local business evaluations to high-level government oversight of tourism and heritage investments. Initially, the Kemer T

Roman-era archaeological discoveries in Turkey

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pompeiopolis Ancient City yields Roman-era mosaic and Eros head

Archaeological excavations in Turkey have revealed significant Roman-era artifacts and artworks at different sites. In the ancient city of Adramytteion on the Aegean coast, researchers unearthed an 1,800-year-old mosaic

Tourism and Infrastructure Development in Turkey

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Antalya prepares infrastructure and local cuisine for COP31 summit

Turkey features a variety of historical and natural tourism sites across different regions. In Zonguldak, visitors can explore the Gökgöl Cave, the mythological Cehennemağzı Caves in Ereğli, and the Harmankaya Waterfalls

Malatya earthquake reconstruction and restoration

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Malatya officials inspect earthquake recovery efforts in Akçadağ

Reconstruction and restoration efforts in Malatya following the February 2023 earthquakes continue to progress through the reopening of commercial and cultural sites. In July 2026, the Bakırcılar Market and Şire Pazarı r

Turkey tourism faces structural crisis and rising costs

11 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey tourism sector faces structural crisis, warns deputy

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

Turkey summer music & cultural festivals 2026

41 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey Culture Route Festival holds major events in Çanakkale and Kayseri

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s nationwide summer programme continued through August 2026, with the Türkiye Culture Route Festival expanding across multiple regions. In Malatya, the festival highlighted the city’s

Cultural and archaeological museum developments in Turkey

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Elazığ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum opens in Turkey

Cultural and archaeological developments in Turkey have been highlighted through new museum initiatives. In August 2026, the Ankara Ethnography Museum launched an exhibition titled ‘Elde Vefa, Gözde Zarafet: Takı Sanatın

Rami Library sustainability recognition

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Rami Library in Istanbul wins IFLA Green Library Award

The Rami Library in Istanbul has been recognized as the world’s best green library in the ‘Large-Scale Project’ category at the 2026 IFLA Green Library Awards. The award was presented during the 90th IFLA World Library a

Turkey Culture Route Festival in Çanakkale

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: YÖK investigates 23 foundation universities over tuition hikes

The 16th stop of the Turkey Culture Route Festival was scheduled to take place in Çanakkale from August 29 to September 6, 2026. The nine-day program was designed to highlight the city’s historical and cultural heritage

Troy and Rome archaeological and cultural developments

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Troy excavations reveal Roman-era streets and Bronze Age structures

Cultural and archaeological activities related to the history of Troy and Rome have seen significant developments. An exhibition titled “Troy and Rome: Myths, Legends, and Stories of the Ancient Mediterranean” at the Col

Global expansion of Turkish television industry

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkish television series reach 1 billion global viewers

Turkish officials have reported that the country’s television industry has achieved a massive global reach, with series reaching approximately 1 billion viewers across nearly 170 countries. This growth has positioned Tur

Roman archaeological discoveries in Turkey

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Antalya archaeological discoveries reveal Herakles Gate and illuminate Hadrian's Gate

Archaeological excavations in Turkey have uncovered significant Roman and Late Antique remains at the ancient sites of Kibyra and Side. In Kibyra, located in the Burdur province, researchers reconstructed a 2.14-meter-t

Karahantepe archaeological discoveries

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Karahan Tepe archaeologists discover 11,000-year-old leopard rider statue

Archaeologists excavating the Karahantepe Neolithic site in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, have discovered an 11,000-year-old limestone sculpture depicting a human figure on the back of a leopard. The approximately 70-centimeter-tal

Tlos Ancient City theater restoration and solar integration

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major historical site restorations

The restoration of the ancient theater at the Tlos Ancient City in Muğla, Turkey, has been completed following a 12-month excavation and reconstruction project led by Akdeniz University. The project utilized original sto

Ancient Marble Statue Uncovered in Sardis

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sardis archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old marble statue

Archaeologists working for Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism have uncovered a 2.2-metre marble statue of a young man dating to the early 5th century BCE at the ancient Lydian capital of Sardis in the Salihli distr

Atatürk Cultural Center programming in Istanbul

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Atatürk Kültür Merkezi announces 2026–2027 art season

The Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul is hosting a series of musical and theatrical events throughout the late summer and autumn of 2026. In August, the center launched a summer jazz concert series titled “Yaz B

Archaeological developments and exhibitions in Turkey

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Anatolian Civilizations Museum hosts Hittite heritage exhibition

Archaeological developments in Turkey are highlighted through both new museum initiatives in Şanlıurfa and specialized exhibitions in Ankara. In Şanlıurfa, the Taş Tepeler and Future Heritage projects aim to transform si

Archaeological discoveries at Aspendos, Turkey

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Aspendos archaeologists discover 2,400-year-old tomb of possible ancient wrestler

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Aspendos in Antalya Province, Turkey, have uncovered significant artifacts spanning several centuries. During the ‘Future Heritage’ project, researchers discovered a 2.2-mete

Turkish cultural heritage digitization initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches digital portal for 485,000 rare manuscripts

Turkey has initiated several large-scale digital preservation projects to safeguard its cultural heritage. In Çorum, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism began a national inventory project to record and digitize approxima

Hacı Bektaş Veli 755th anniversary commemoration

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Hacı Bektaş Veli commemorated on 755th anniversary in Nevşehir

The 755th anniversary of the passing of Hacı Bektaş Veli was commemorated in the Hacıbektaş district of Nevşehir, Turkey, through various cultural and religious ceremonies. The events included visits to the Hacı Bektaş V

Turkey historic heritage restoration

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Turkey begins restoration of earthquake-damaged historical sites

In late July 2026, Turkish authorities were overseeing the restoration of Kahramanmaraş Castle, damaged in the February 6 earthquakes, while a recently restored 16th‑century Namazgâh Hamam in İzmir suffered neglect, vand