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Scots holidaymakers stranded in Turkey have "no idea" when they can return home after flights were cancelled again. Hundreds of families in Antalya have been stuck in resorts since last weekend after airline TUI axed flights following a global IT outage. Today the airline cancelled another spate of re-booked flights for the second…

Hotels in Turkey are having to slash prices by as much as 50 percent as they battle to win back tourists who are choosing a different destination this summer.The Eastern Mediterranean nation has long been a popular haunt for British tourists but a worrying trend has seen accommodation chiefs struggle to attract visitors.It comes as previously…

For 50 years, Cyprus has been split in two by a military border, the constant reminder of a deadly conflict that has never been resolved. The island, visited by more than a million Brits each year, is famed for its crystal clear waters, pristine beaches and rich culture, but the tiny country in the Mediterranean has…

Türkiye on Saturday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the landmark Cyprus Peace Operation, marked as Peace and Freedom Day in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)."The atmosphere of peace and tranquility achieved on the island by the Cyprus Peace Operation has lasted for half a century," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on…

A fire broke out on a tour boat in Muğla's Marmaris district, resulting in the evacuation of 110 people and leaving four injured, three of them seriously. Authorities determined that the blaze originated in the engine room of the vessel. The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm on July 14 on the 20-meter-long tour boat named 'Eagles,' which was…

Turkey Hill has announced the introduction of its new Late Night Ice Cream category, specifically designed for personal indulgence during the evening hours. The decision comes after the brand discovered that 94% of ice cream consumers prefer to indulge after dinner and late into the night. This insight has led to the creation of seven new…

The Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi, located in Sivas and designated by UNESCO as Türkiye’s first protected site, has reopened for worship and visits after its most extensive restoration. Built in 1228 during the Anatolian Seljuk period under the Mengucekli Beylik, the mosque is distinguished by its unique architectural features and…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s recent move to raise Türkiye’s growth forecast from 3.1% to 3.6% in 2024 reflects Türkiye’s continuing efforts in the global economy. IMF kept its global economic growth forecast at 3.2% for 2024, indicating a challenging global economic situation in its July edition of the World Economic Outlook…

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. – A SpaceX rocket launch took off on Monday evening from the Space Coast, and the poor weather didn’t delay it.SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a four-hour window.The launch ultimately went up at 7:30 p.m., over two hours into that…

Graphic: Images: Scott Olson, Mario Tama, Sean Gallup, Justin SullivanElectric vehicle makers are going through a lot this week, for better or worse. President Joe Biden’s administration handed out $1.7 billion to several firms — including General Motors, Stellantis, and Volvo — to convert factories to make EVs. China’s BYD announced a new…