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The remains of 17 French soldiers who disappeared during the First World War in Gallipoli, Turkey, were handed over to French military authorities in Çanakkale on Sunday. Discovered during restoration work at a castle in the northwest of the peninsula, the remains were buried alongside other fallen comrades, more than a century after their deaths.…
The best historical sites to visit in Turkey Turkey is a veritable open-air museum and the Turkish Aegean coast is home to hundreds of archaeological sites. Here you can explore five UNESCO World Heritage sites. Troy, or Troia, is an ancient city with 4,000 years of history. It is one of the most famous archaeological…
Turkish cuisine is one of the most varied in the world. It is at the crossroads of oriental, Mediterranean and Asian gastronomy. This reflects the geographical location of the country, at the crossroads of continents, Turkey is a civilizational crossroads which has been able to enjoy and keep the best of the influences it has…
Along the west coast of Turkey (Türkiye), from the Dardanelles in the north to Fethiye in the south, runs the beautiful Turkish Aegean Coast. It is a fascinating region bordered by strips of sand which will make you discover many archaeological sites along a turquoise blue sea in a setting of pines and olive trees.…
The Kebab sandwich fell back into the Mediterranean Sea after rising 40 km above Earth. To celebrate the 61st anniversary of the first manned space trip, made by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961, a Turkish restaurateur decided to send a kebab into the stratosphere. According to the Huffington Post, the meal took off…
Straddling Asia and Eastern Europe, Turkey has many tourist attractions, spread over a total area of 783,562 km². Located on the shores of the eastern Mediterranean, this destination is particularly recommended for cruise lovers. They will be able to take pleasure in the sea, while exploring the wonders of the country founded by Mustafa Atatürk.…
Are you looking to go to Turkey ? Istanbul and its palaces, Cappadocia and its canyons, Antalya and its turquoise waters… Turkey is a colorful land that can be discovered as you wish. Our advice for choosing the right travel dates and destination, depending on the climate and the desired visits. The best time to…
Great craftsman of the negotiations in between Russia and Ukraine, since it is on its soil that negotiations take place, Turkey, through the voice of its Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that an agreement “was close to being reached” between the two countries. She also wants to organize a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir…
The Turkish economy is in bad shape. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the markets by surprise when he decided on December 20 to link the value of certain bank deposits in Turkish lira to the dollar. Turkey’s currency rallied sharply, from 18.45 pounds per euro on December 18, to 12.06 pounds per euro on December…
Monetary crisis in Turkey is accelerating. In 2021, the dollar appreciated up to 129% against the Turkish lira. Interest rate cut by 500 basis points since September. 50% increase in the minimum wage, up to 10 points more on inflation. Turkey’s currency sank into the crisis on Friday, slipping again, 8%, to an all-time low,…
