Next to its rich historical heritage, vibrant culture & arts scene, and delicious cuisine, İstanbul and its surroundings offer trekking routes with stunning scenery in the autumn months. These routes, located within or near the city centre, provide many opportunities for nature-loving travellers who want to discover the colours of İstanbul and around in the […]
Adrenaline-pumping adventures await in the surfing spots of the Turkaegean
Turkaegean, Türkiye’s coast of happiness, is an indispensable holiday paradise for travellers in all seasons with its pristine sea and beaches, marvellous islands, bays and beautiful nature. With its deep seas and constant winds, Turkaegean is also a well-known surfing destination and is ideal for any surfing. Besides the surfing routes, the region has many […]
Enjoy the beautiful islands of Türkiye in the North Aegean
Gökçeada, Bozcaada and Cunda, the three beautiful islands of Turkaegean, have welcomed their guests with the riches of the Aegean for centuries. The days on the islands start with delicious Turkish breakfasts in stone houses, continue swimming at lovely beaches, and end with enjoyable dinners at amazing traditional taverns. While the tables are filled with […]
İstanbul’s stunning museums which should be on your bucket list
İstanbul, Türkiye’s bustling metropolis, offers visitors a multi-layered travel experience with its historical landmarks, vibrant social life, museums, art and culture events, and one-of-a-kind gastronomy experiences. İstanbul’s rich heritage makes it an iconic stop for visitors, and the city’s arts and cultural attractions ensure that it retains its allure. And there are certain places in […]
Exploring Türkiye’s finest long-distance cycling routes
Short and long-distance bike routes in Türkiye provide a unique opportunity for those who wish to enjoy the country’s natural beauty, history, arts and culture, food and crafts on a bike. Cycling through Türkiye’s splendid ancient cities, picturesque villages, and natural parks will provide unique experiences and memories. Furthermore, a wide range of hotels and […]
Polypropylene terminal of the Turkmenbashi seaport delivered cargo to Russia and Turkey
Chemical products of the oil and gas industry, which are in great demand on the world market, are exported through the polypropylene terminal of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, located on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea, with a capacity of 120,000 tons per year. According to the Turkmenbashi Seaport, 749.9 tons of high-quality coke […]
Astana to host the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum
Famous intellectuals from 25 countries of the world will be gathered by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KazISS) in Astana at the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum. On July 13 and 14, 2023, the Central Asian Forum on the theme “Asia in the Changing World: […]
Peaceful yet cool; Meet İstanbul’s Anatolian side
İstanbul, one of the most vibrant metropolises worldwide, has a unique identity where European and Asian cultures are harmoniously blended, and the past and present are intertwined. İstanbul has a globally famous range of attractions, and the city’s Anatolian side or its part on the Asian continent contributes to this fame with peaceful yet “cool” […]
Phase II of Arkadag city development opens up wide opportunities for the participation of Turkish business, says Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
The second stage of the development of the city of Arkadag, envisaging construction of production and infrastructure facilities, opens up wide opportunities for the involvement of Turkish businessmen. This was stated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a meeting with the Minister of […]
The Black Sea highlands of Türkiye offer an unforgettable experience amid the nature
Türkiye’s Black Sea highlands offer a wide selection of getaway alternatives for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The plateaus, among the most famous Black Sea, routes all year, offer a perfect combination of natural scenery, blue skies, and fresh air. As an alternative to a seaside holiday, how about […]
Five reasons why you should visit Cappadocia at least once in your life
Cappadocia is one of the most attractive regions of Türkiye, attracting tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty and historical locations. This ‘fairy-tale region’ offers a unique experience every season with its cave hotels, colourful hot-air balloons, peculiar cultural stops, and thousands of years old viticulture and pottery-making heritage. Here are five reasons why you should […]
Who is Hakan Fidan, the new foreign minister of Türkiye?
After inauguration for his third term as the president of Türkiye, President Erdogan has changed the vice president and 15 of the 17 ministers of his cabinet. Hakan Fidan has been appointed as the minister of foreign affairs in place of Mevlut Cavusoglu. Hakan Fidan, born in Ankara in 1968, has had a fascinating career. […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan ratifies the Agreement with Turkey and Azerbaijan on trade and economic cooperation
During the session on Saturday, 3 June, the Parliament of Turkmenistan adopted the Law “On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on trade and economic cooperation”. The trilateral agreement is aimed at enhancing friendly relations between the […]
Explore Türkiye on the bike back
Are you ready to experience Türkiye on a bicycle? From the Mediterranean to the Aegean, you can follow the traces of ancient civilisations while pedalling through beautiful bays where green and blue are intertwined in nature and swimming whenever you please in the clear waters and vast blues. Don’t forget to sweeten your journey with […]
İstanbul’s landmark Maiden’s Tower reopens
The legendary Maiden’s Tower of İstanbul reopened as a monument and a museum on the centenary of the Republic of Türkiye after meticulous restoration works and several improvements. Kız Kulesi, or Maiden’s Tower, an iconic structure off the coast of İstanbul’s Asian side, has opened its doors again with the completion of the restoration process […]
Türkiye Selected as the “Favourite Destination” for Glamorous Weddings
RSVP is a prominent platform bringing together the world of luxury weddings and parties and organises symposiums, conferences, award ceremonies, and networking events. Held biannually since 2018, the RSVP Conference is considered a leading event in the global luxury wedding and party industry. This year’s edition of the RSVP Conference took place in Madrid, Spain’s […]
The European cycling community will meet in İzmir by October 2023
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference will be held in İzmir, Türkiye, between October 11 and 13, 2023. This event will bring together all the players in the European cycling tourism industry. İzmir stands out for its majestic ancient cities, extraordinary natural landscapes, beautiful coastline, and numerous cycling routes. The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference, […]
National Leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye
On Tuesday, April 4, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed. Arkadag noted the expansion of the Turkmen-Turkish dialogue in […]
İstanbul to Host SITE Global Conference in 2024
This year, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold its 2024 Global Conference between 26-29 February 2024 in İstanbul. Organized by SITE Türkiye, which is working intensively for the development of incentive tourism in Türkiye, the conference offers participants from all over the world an opportunity to discover Türkiye. In February 2024, İstanbul […]
Accepted by the UN General Assembly after Türkiye’s proposal last year, ‘International Zero Waste Day’ is now celebrated all over the world
Last year, Türkiye submitted a proposal to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to combat climate change and establish sustainable development plans. Following the UN General Assembly’s decision, March 30th is now celebrated as International Zero Waste Day worldwide. The UN General Assembly declared International Zero Waste Day, with Türkiye as the main presenter and […]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan hold a meeting at TURKSOY headquarters
Mekan Ishanguliyev, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara, and Merdan Nurmuradov, the newly appointed Representative of Turkmenistan to TURKSOY met on 20 March 2023, Monday, with TURSKOY Secretary General Sultan Raev and staff members of the organization at organization’s headquarters. During the meeting, the sides discussed the cooperation between TURKSOY and Turkmenistan and future activities. […]
Construction of three state-of-the-art medical centers inaugurated in Ashgabat
On Wednesday, 15 March 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony for three specialized medical facilities in Ashgabat. These are the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Oncology, the Center of Dentistry and the International Center of Pediatrics. The Turkish company […]
After devastating earthquakes, reconstruction begins at full speed in Turkey
Turkiye, a resolute country and a resilient nation, has started rebuilding its cities and villages destroyed by the recent earthquakes. As the aftershocks still keep the population on the edge, the urge to get back on their own feet is what unites the people against the massive challenges. The government of Turkiye has started the […]
The global healthcare sector will meet in İstanbul at the ICCA AC Forum
“The Future of Healthcare Meetings”, jointly organised by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Associations & Conference (AC) Forum, will be held in İstanbul between 6-8 June 2023. İstanbul will host The Future of Healthcare Meetings between 6-8 June 2023. Organised in cooperation with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and […]
Powerful earthquakes strike Turkey and Syria again
While Turkey and Syria were still dealing with the devastation caused by a series of earthquakes a couple of weeks ago, two more earthquakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude hit the unfortunate countries on Monday, 20 February 2023. According to the initial reports, three persons have lost their lives and 213 have been injured in […]
This Valentine Day, please donate a blanket to earthquake victims in Turkiye
This Valentine Day, please consider donating a blanket for the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The address of the collection point in Ashgabat is given in the poster below:
Turkey-Syria Earthquake – As death toll exceeds 21000, rescue teams work miracles – Hope against Despair
As of late 9 February 2023, the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has exceeded 21000. While the body count mounted swiftly in the span of just 72 hours, the rescue teams have been racing against time to save as many survivors from the wreckage as humanly possible. Thousands of professional and volunteer rescue workers, […]
Earthquake in Turkey, Syria – Greater Central Asia must use its transport networks, other resources for immediate relief work, long-term solutions
nCa Analysis The death and destruction caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on 6 and 7 February 2023 is colossal by all means. According to the latest reports, as of the morning of 8 February 2023, the death toll is around 8000. All of the five countries of Central Asia acted swiftly and […]
More earthquakes adds to devastation in Turkey – Death toll exceeds 5000
Turkey and Syria were hit by more earthquakes on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. According to the media reports, two major earthquakes of 5.7 on the Richter scale Tuesday morning struck the same areas that were affected by the earthquake the previous day. The death toll has exceeded 5000 and rising fast. More than 20000 have […]
Here is how to help in relief work for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The two successive earthquakes Monday morning have wreaked havoc in Syria and Turkey. Nine provinces of Turkey (Turkiye) have been affected and the death toll has already reached 1200. At the Richter scale 7.8, it was a massive earthquake along the East Anatolian fault line, long identified by the experts as very dangerous. The people […]
Several cities in Turkey, Syria hit by 7.8 earthquake – Hundreds dead, thousands injured, left homeless
A massive earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, hit several cities in Turkey and Syria on Monday. The death toll is more than 700 and climbing. Thousands have been injured and rendered homeless. Eight provinces in Turkey including Gaziantep, Osmania, and Kahramanmaras have been affected. Many buildings have collapsed including the historic Gaziantep castle. […]
30 March proclaimed International Day of Zero Waste
The “Zero Waste Project”, which has entered its fifth year under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, received support at the UN level and 30 March was proclaimed “International Day of Zero Waste”. Launched five years ago under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, The Zero Waste […]
Turkmenistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Summit in Awaza: Some Photos from Highest level Meetings
National Tourist Zone Awaza, Turkmenistan, 14 December 2022: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkiye met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (photo source – […]
Russia and Türkiye actively discuss gas hub idea on the eve of the trilateral summit in Turkmenistan
Joint energy projects and creating a gas hub in Türkiye were discussed among other issues between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during telephone talks on Sunday, 11 Dec. “The special importance of joint energy projects, primarily in the gas industry, was emphasised. Following the recent talks in Istanbul by Gazprom […]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses concerns […]
Ambassador of Turkey in Ashgabat hosted presentation of Turkish Cuisine Week
Ravilya Kadyrova The Ambassador Togan Oral of Turkey hosted Saturday, 28 May, in his residence the presentation of the Turkish Cuisine Week. Turkish Cuisine Week is marked every year in 81 provinces of Turkey and Turkish missions all over the world. The culinary event is organized under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]
Turkmenistan celebrated the Day of Memory of Ataturk, Youth and Sports
On 19 May 2022, a ceremony was held in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, in honor of the Day of Memory of Ataturk, Youth and Sports. The commemoration ceremony hosted in the Ataturk Park in the capital Ashgabat, where the Deputy Ambassador of Turkey to Ashgabat Gülşah Cumurcu, Deputy Mayor of Ashgabat Merjen Geldieva, embassy […]
Turkey will grant 150 thousand Coronavirus vaccines to Turkmenistan
The presidential approval published in the Turkish Official Gazette has brought into force the Intergovernmental Agreement between Turkey and Turkmenistan on grants in the field of health care, signed in September 2021 in Ankara. The agreement specifies delivery by Turkey to Turkmenistan of 150,000 doses of inactive Covid-19 vaccine and 19,800 boxes of Favipiravir tablets […]
OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On 22-23 March 2022, Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. The theme of the Ministerial Conference was: ‘Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development’. Foreign Ministers and high-level dignitaries from OIC Member and Observer States are attended the CFM. […]
Erdogan thanks president of Turkmenistan for best wishes
President Erdogan of Turkey has thanked the president of Turkmenistan, Berdimuhamedov, for the wishes for speedy recovery from illness. In his twitter account, Erdogan said on 7 February, “I thank dear friend Berdimuhamedov for his wishes for recovery and with love I greet all the brothers from Turkmenistan.” @RTErdogan President Berdimuhamedov, in a phone call […]
Turkish International Festival TEKNOFEST 2022 invites the world
The acceptance of applications for participation in the TEKNOFEST technology competition is open, which thousands of young people have been waiting for and watching with interest. The wind of TEKNOFEST, one of the largest aviation festivals in the world, will blow from the north this year! The international festival of aviation, space and technology TEKNOFEST […]
Turkic countries reaffirmed their firm support and solidarity with Kazakhstan
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 January 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on 11 January 2022 to discuss the recent developments in Kazakhstan. The Meeting started with observation of a minute of silence to commemorate memories of those who lost their lives during the […]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Turkish summit talks – the countries intend to increase trade to US $ 5 billion
Elvira Kadyrova The summit talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan were held in Ashgabat on Saturday, 27 November 2021. Turkish leader arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day state visit. President Erdogan was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Energy and […]
Istanbul hosted 8th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States – Turkmenistan became observer member
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 November 2021 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended Eighth Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkmenistan has joined the organization as an observer country. The summit has decided to rename the “Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States” to the “Organization of Turkic States”. The Ninth Summit of […]
Turkmen FM took part in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking Countries
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan, based on the principles of its neutral status, considers the consolidation of countries’ efforts to maintain and strengthen international peace, universal security and stability as a priority direction of its participation in the activities of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States, stated foreign minister Rashid Meredov during his remarks at a meeting […]
Turkey’s Day of Elation
The 98th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey was celebrated in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital city with ceremonial events on 29 October. The ceremonies started with the Republic Day celebration program prepared by the students of the Turkmen-Turkish Joint Education School in Ashgabat. Then, Mr. Togan Oral, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the […]
Victory Day of Turkey
On 30 August, Turkey celebrates Victory Day. It is also called Turkish Armed Forces Day. The holiday commemorates the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, the last battle in the Greco-Turkish War, on 30 August 1922. Following the battle, Greek presence in Anatolia ended. Victory Day has been celebrated as an official holiday since […]
Why Should We Fight Against FETO Resolutely?
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey The international community frequently expresses its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its determination to fight terrorism. This is an appropriate attitude, as terrorism remains a major threat to the common security, well-being, values and prospects for a brighter future of all […]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. “It is necessary to […]
President Berdimuhamedov in telephone conversations with presidents of Turkey, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan on 28 April 2021
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Turkey spoke in favor of expanding bilateral dialogue A telephone conversation took place between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the friendly state once again expressed condolences to the Turkmen leader in connection with the […]