Half Day Islamic Sahaba Visits in Istanbul Half Day Sahabe Tour in Istanbul ( 10:00 AM- 13:30 PM or 14 : 00 PM ) Half Day Islamic Sahaba Tour Istanbul -Mosques – Sahabe Tombs – Cemeteries Religious places visit In Istanbul Istanbul is the center of religion for centuries. After the ottoman period Islamic Religion spreaded througout […]
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Turkish opera ballet break record in 2017 The State Opera and Ballet (DOB) General Director and Art Director Selman Ada said Turkey reached the highest number of visitors this year since 1949. Ada held a press conference on Sept. 28 with general directors of six cities and launched the 2017-2018 art season repertoire. The director […]
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Turkish renowned motorcycle racer injured in France Turkish motorcycle racer Kenan Sofuoğlu suffered a hip injury late on Sept. 30 in a crash during a qualifying session of the 2017 World Supersport Championship in France. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Sofuoglu said he had suffered three fractures to his hip in the Superpole at the Circuit […]
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Old comic strips look for new owners at Beyoğlu Bibliopole Festival Comic strips that were followed with interest from the 1930s to the 1990s in Turkey meet with readers again at the 11th Beyoğlu Bibliopole Festival, organized by the Beyoğlu Municipality. Even though they are sold at reasonable prices, some rare pieces find buyers for […]
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Commissioners’ exhibition at SALT Galata The “Commissioners’ Exhibition,” studying the architect-commissioner relationship through a number of buildings in Turkey, is currently being analyzed at SALT Galata. The exhibition studies the critical relationship between the architect and the commissioner through a number of buildings contracted by private and public entities in Ankara, Çanakkale, Denizli, İzmir, and […]
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Turkey ranks second in TV drama export In Turkey, people spend nine hours in front of a screen such as smart phone, tablet or computer, including four hours watching television, according to a study by Interpress Media Services. The most-watched programs on Turkish television are dramas, the study reports. The study also reveals that nearly […]
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Construction costs hit long-time high in Turkey amid housing boom Turkey’s construction sector grew by 6.4 percent in the first half of the year, going well above the total economic growth, according to a report published by Association of Construction Material Producers (İMSAD). But in line with the expansion, construction expenses also rose, to 140.2 […]
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Turkish manufacturing growth remains strong in September: Index Turkey’s manufacturing activity showed solid growth in September as increases in rates of output, new orders and employment all remained robust, despite easing from the previous month, a business survey showed on Oct. 2. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 53.5 in September from 55.3 […]
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Real defender Pepe set to join Beşiktaş Portuguese international Pepe has signed for Beşiktaş, the Turkish champion announced on July 4, bringing an end to 10 incident-packed years with Spanish giant Real Madrid. The 34-year-old Brazilian-born defender Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira joined Real from Porto in 2007 for 30 million euros ($34 million), winning the […]
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Turkey’s four big football teams’ debts reaches peak record in nine months Four of Turkey’s biggest football teams have reached a record high amount of debt in the season between June 1, 2016, and Feb. 28. The total debt of Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor reached 3.8 billion Turkish Liras during the season, as their […]
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International Museum Day in Istanbul Every year since 1977 International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18. International Museum Day website Discover a selection of the activities organised for International Museum Day on the map at http://imd.icom.museum This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of […]
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Fenerbahçe reaches third straight Final Four with sweep of Panathinaikos Fenerbahçe became the first team to advance to the 2017 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four, which will be held in its own city, by completing a playoff sweep of Panathinaikos with a 79-61 victory on April 25 at Fenerbahçe Ülker Sports Arena on April 25. […]
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Triumphant Fenerbahçe hosts Panathinaikos for first final four spot Buoyed by two sensational road wins last week, Istanbul’s Fenerbahçe could become the first team to advance to the EuroLeague Final Four by sweeping a best-of-five series at home when it hosts Panathinaikos on April 25. The Athenians scored the lowest number of points of all […]
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Public Transportation Bus,Metro,Tram,Ferry Fares in Istanbul,Turkey Istanbul Card : Standard card is a customized Travel Card which anybody can buy and load credit. It can be used at all modes of transportation. It can be purchased from over 2100 IETT Counters and Private Vendors around Istanbul.Standard card is 8 Turkish Lira. To use the travel card, it is […]
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Social media phenomenon ‘Salt Bae’ takes role in famous series Narcos The co-partner of Turkey’s global Nusr-et chain of grill houses, Nusret Gökçe, who recently became a social media phenomenon for his meat-cutting and salt-drizzling skills, has taken role in the famous TV series Narcos, which tells the life of Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. […]
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Boza Boza, also bosa (from Turkish: boza), is a popular fermented beverage in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Azerbaijan and other parts of the Caucasus, Uzbekistan and parts of Romania, Serbia. It is a malt drink made from maize (corn) and wheat in Albania, fermented wheat in Turkey, and wheat […]
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30 awesome Turkish expressions to know before you go TURKS HAVE A SAYING FOR EVERY OCCASION. These expressions serve as bookends to each conversation, providing a handy and automatic beginning and end to every human interaction. They’re adages that serve as social glue, meaning you’ll never find a Turk who’s lost for words, even in […]
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Turkey earns comfortable 2-0 win over Finland Turkey defeated Finland 2-0 in the two sides’ Group I World Cup Qualification clash on March 24 evening in the southern province of Antalya. The match in the New Antalya Stadium saw an attacking Turkish dominate in the opening minutes, culminating in Beşiktas’s in-form striker Cenk Tosun scoring […]
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Beşiktaş downs Olympiacos, sets sights on Lyon in Europa League quarterfinals Beşiktaş will take on Lyon of France in the Europa League quarterfinals after knocking out Greek team Olympiacos on March 16. The draw on March 17 pitted the defending Turkish league champion against the French league runner-up, with the first leg scheduled to be […]
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Happy International Women’s Day :)) International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year.In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards woration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday […]
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Beşiktaş kills title hopes of archrivals with derby win Spor Toto Turkish Super League defending champion Beşiktaş defeated archrival Galatasaray 1-0 in a tight derby game late on Feb. 27 to give it a giant step toward a second consecutive championship. The game saw no goals in the first half, as both sides were cautious. […]
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BALTIC JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS VILNIUS – PONAR – TRAKAI – VILNIUS-ZIEZMARIAI – KAUNAS-KEDAINIAI – RUNDALE – RIGA-TURAIDA- PARNU – TALLINN 2017: May 5 – 13, June 2 – 10, July 28 – August 5, August 25 – 2 September BALTIC JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS DAY 1 Friday VILNIUS. Arrival […]
Read MoreLUXURY JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS LATVIA – LITHUANIA – BELARUS DAY 1 RIGA Arrival to Riga’s airport. Private transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner at the restaurant Salve or similar. Overnight at the hotel Gallery Park 5* or similar. DAY 2 RIGA Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, embark on a full day tour of Jewish Riga, including the Jewish […]
Read MoreJEWISH TOUR POLAND 7 Nights 6 Days DAY 1 Arrival in Warsaw. Private transfer to the hotel. Check-in.Tour will start from Palace of Culture and Science (Palac Kultury i Nauki) located in the very new centre of Warsaw. Janucz Korczak Monument, Nozhik Synagogue – the only active in Warsaw, Jewish Shalom theatre, few dwelling […]
Read MoreBARCELONA PRIVATE JEWISH TOUR IN SPAIN Barcelona Private Jewish Tour in Spain Barcelona is a city rich in Jewish history that dates back to over 1700 years ago. When exactly the first Jews arrived to Spain is an ongoing discussion among historians. There are some legends that even speak of 2 sons of […]
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JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR OF TRANSYLVANIA IN ROMANIA JEWISH TOUR OF TRANSYLVANIA WITH AN EXTENSION TO BUDAPEST 8 DAYS – 7 NIGHTS DAY 1 SUNDAY – ARRIVE BUCHAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMING BY AIR Transfer to the Hotel Mercure 4* located Bucharest downtown. Time for rest. Afternoon walking tour Bucharest downtown. DAY 1 WELCOMING DINNER AT THE […]
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Three Days Jerusalem Masada Jewish Heritage Tour in Israel DAY 1 WEDNESDAY JERUSALEM OLD CITY – AN ENDLESS EXPLORATION King David’s Tomb Set foot on the same path that kings and prophets walked on over 3,800 years ago as you explore passageways that were used by Jerusalem’s conquerors, witness ancient walls and fortifications, and view sacred […]
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Three Days Jewish Heritage 2017 Private Tour in St. Petersburg RUSSIA Three Day Jewish Heritage 2017 Private tour Day 1 09.00 Am Meeting with your guide at your ship or hotel or apartment (the starting time will be adjusted to your ship’s arrival time) Your guide will be either of Jewish origin or closely connected […]
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Whirling Dervish Ceremony In Istanbul – Silivrikapi Sufi Cultures & Whirling Dervish Ceremony in a Monastery Idea : During this Monastery visit & Dervish Ceremony; you will see the story of Sufism, Sufism and their communities in Istanbul, Turkey, today. You will meet the Sufi community and their monastery, listen to their music, eye-witness the […]
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Islamic Tours in Istanbul and Turkey Islamic Tours in Istanbul and Turkey Istanbul Religious Tours are the spiritual activities that you can do in Istanbul and you can learn the culture & religions in our city. Our company is recommended in Lonely Planet guide book & Trusted since 2000. The established presence of Islam in the region […]
Read More6 Days 5 Nights Islamic Tour in Istanbul ( Sahabe Visits,Blessed Muslim Saints and Prophet Joshua Visit,Bosphorus Cruise, Sultanahmet Tour,Whirling Dervish Ceremony,Airport Transfers ) Day 1 – Istanbul – Arrival Day Arrival in Istanbul and transfer from airport to the hotel. Check in to the hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you […]
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Blessed Muslim Saints and ( Prophet Joshua HZ Yusa ) Visiting in Istanbul Our visiting starts at 09 : 30 am and we pick you up from your hotel or hostel / apartment in Istanbul with our private AC non smoker minivan or sprinter. First of all we will visit YAHYA EFENDI in Besiktas Area […]
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SAHABE VISITS TOURS IN ISTANBUL Sahabe ( The companions of Prophet Muhammed S.A.V ) Tombs Mosques – Sahabe Tombs – Cemeteries – Religious Istanbul Muslim Tours in Istanbul Available All Year Long The Prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) said: “Verily you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader its leader shall be, and what a wonderful […]
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Humans of Istanbul – İstanbul’un İnsanları 4 Have you ever been to a henna night? Have you circled around the bride with candles in your hands and tried to make her cry? If your answer is no, you missed a lot! More articles from this link ; https://www.facebook.com/HumansofIstanbulI/ Humans of Istanbul is a photo project that […]
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Humans of Istanbul – İstanbul’un İnsanları 3 “I live in a three-story house in Yeldeğirmeni, and every corner of my home is kind of a collection: cameras, rifles, local outfits… I’ve even received some awards from Municipality. I can’t sell any of them, every one of them means something to me. More articles from this link […]
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Humans of Istanbul – İstanbul’un İnsanları 2 “7 yaşımdan beri pazarcılık yapıyorum ama şimdi 12 ay askerlik yapmak için Manisa, Alaşehir’e gidiyorum. Askerden döndükten sonra da işleri biraz ileri götürüp yöresel gıdalar üzerine bir dükkân açmayı hedefliyorum; ismi de ‘Kars pazarı’ olacak.” Diğer Yazilari asagidaki linkte bulabilirsiniz. https://www.facebook.com/HumansofIstanbulI/ Fotograflar ve yazilar Gubse Tokgoz *** “I’ve […]
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Humans of Istanbul – İstanbul’un İnsanları 1 “I’ve just come here from Ardahan, we used to have winters as cold as -40 degrees. It’s a small place with little to do and life was hard there. After I came to İstanbul, I’ve got in the swing of people. I’m not sure exactly what I like […]
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Beşiktaş hits back from three behind to hold Benfica Beşiktaş hit back from three goals behind at halftime, scoring twice in the last 10 minutes, to force a 3-3 draw with Benfica in an enthralling Champions League game on Nov. 23. The Portuguese champion raced to a 3-0 lead in 31 minutes, helped by a […]
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Humans of Istanbul – İstanbul’un İnsanları – “I have three kids, there comes a time that one starts to live not for himself but for his children. So I work for them, I sell bags.” – “You work in a touristic place and thanks to your job you meet people from all around the world. […]
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Fenerbahçe beats Galatasaray in Istanbul derby Fenerbahçe defeated arch-rival Galatasaray 2-0 in a derby on Nov. 20 in the Spor Toto Super League at its Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium in Istanbul to continue its recent renaissance. The Yellow Canaries opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time through Dutch forward Robin van Persie. The former Manchester […]
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Half Day Morning Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul November 2016 Half Day Morning Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! A ) Advance Reservation Required !!! B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits. C ) Passports requried for security during the tour.. D ) The […]
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Legendary poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen dies at 82 Leonard Cohen, the storied musician and poet hailed as one of the most visionary artists of his generation, has died at age 82, it was announced on Nov. 10. “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed […]
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ULKER STADIUM – Istanbul 03/11/2016 Group Stage Fenerbahçe 2–1 Manchester United FC Sow 2 Lens 59 Rooney 89 MATCH SUMMARY Lens scores clincher via free-kick to put Fenerbahçe top of Group A Sow’s overhead kick gives Fenerbahçe lead inside two minutes Rooney strikes from distance for his record-equalling 38th goal in UEFA club competition for United Visitors, now third […]
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Beşiktaş fails to win at home against Napoli A stunning strike from Marek Hamsik canceled out Ricardo Quaresma’s penalty as Napoli forced a 1-1 draw at Beşiktaş on Nov. 1 as the home side lost a major advantage to advance from the group stage in the Champions League. Portugal winger Quaresma crashed the ball in […]
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Beşiktaş out to overtake lead in CL group Turkish champion Beşiktaş will go top of Group B if it follows up a 3-2 away win over Napoli with a home win over the Italian side at its new stadium, where they have won 13 of their past 14 league fixtures. Euro 2016 star Ricardo Quaresma […]
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9 th World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism Hospitaliy Leisure INVITATION 9th World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Further to the success of its earlier series, this conference will be held in Cartagena, Spain, hosted by the journal Anatolia and Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. The aim of the conference is to provide a […]
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Turkey Marks 93th Anniversary of Republic Day Turkey is set to officially mark the 93th anniversary of its republic’s founding day on Oct. 29, with celebrations for the day being excluded from a security-motivated ban on public events that the government imposed on the capital Ankara. Republic Day will officially be celebrated as crowds in […]
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‘Inferno’ brings together trio to Istanbul Bestselling writer Dan Brown, Oscar-winning director Ron Howard and actor Tom Hanks, the epitome of Hollywood, have become an inseparable trio that works for so many reasons, even if some of them are not the right ones. Howard brings to screen Brown’s fictional Harvard University professor of religious iconology […]
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The Messenger of God—Hz. Muhammed: Allah’in Elçisi İranlı yönetmen Mecid Mecidi ‘nin başarılı bir filmini sizlere sunuyoruz. Film, Hz. Muhammed (S.A.V) ‘in hayatını anlatıyor. Alemlere rahmet olarak gönderilen peygamberimizin yaşadığı zorluklar ve hak din olan Müslümanlığı dünyaya yaymasındaki çabasını izleyeceğiz. Eski arap toplumundaki bozukluklar yüzünden buraya gönderilen peygamberin insanlara doğruyu anlatmak için uğraması, İslamiyeti yaymak […]
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Tintin et le mystère de la Toison d’Or, tintin et les oranges bleues. Jean-Pierre Talbot Jean-Pierre Talbot, the only son of a businessman from Spa,in Belgium, was discovered by a talent scout on August 15th 1960. At the time, the teen-ager was the assistant sports instructor of a holiday camp named “Groupe des Dauphins” (Dolphin […]
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Istanbul Kırmızısı – Rosso Istanbul Uzun yıllar yurt dışında yaşayan yazar-editör Orhan Şahin, ünlü yönetmen Deniz Soysal’ın ilk kitabı üzerinde çalışmak için İstanbul’a gelir. Deniz, zenginliğinin son demlerindeki ailesiyle birlikte bir yalıda yaşamaktadır. Orhan, daha ilk günden Deniz’in karmaşık ilişkileri, esrarengiz arkadaşları ve aile bireylerinin ortasında bulur kendini. Yıllar sonra döndüğü İstanbul’u yepyeni gözlerle keşfederken, […]
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Finishing Up and More Discoveries Posted on July 10, 2012 by CLMORAN2 Comments I’m getting ready to wrap things up here with the Van Nice project. My year-long internship at ICFA will be ending in a few weeks, and I’m trying to tie up as many loose ends as I can before I leave. Here’s where […]
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Turkey’s Eczacıbaşı retains world title Turkey’s Eczacıbaşı VitrA Istanbul women’s volleyball team retained their world title in a 3-2 over Pomi Casalmaggiore of Italy in Philippine capital Manila on Oct. 23. The final of the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship saw the teams pushed to their limits as the match went to a deciding fifth […]
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Ashure ( Aşure ) in Turkey Ashure(Turkish: Aşure) or Noah’s Pudding is a Turkish dessert congee that is made of a mixture consisting of grains, fruits,dried fruits and nuts. In Turkey it is made all the year and served especially during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, as the 10th of Muharrem corresponds […]
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Aboubakar double helps Beşiktaş down Napoli Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar hit a brace as Ricardo Quaresma-inspired Beşiktaş ended Napoli’s dreams of making Champions League history with a 3-2 win at the San Paolo on Oct. 19. Napoli welcomed the Turkish champion knowing a third consecutive win in Group B, along with a draw between Dinamo Kiev […]
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Prophet Joshua HZ Yusa ) Visiting in Istanbul on 19 OCT 2016 Joshua’s Hill (Turkish: Yuşa Tepesi or Hazreti Yuşa Tepesi), a hill located on the Asian shore of Bosphorus in Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey is a shrine containing a mosque and a tomb dedicated to Joshua (Turkish: Hazreti Yuşa). The sacred place, 180 […]
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10 Turkish Words and Phrases We Wish We Had in English Every language is a manifestation of how people think, reflecting the way its speakers perceive the world, and how they behave in it. If language is just a mirror of people’s minds, the world then is a magical place. Certain languages make their speakers […]
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В Стамбуле установили скульптуру кота из мемов Самый популярный кот Турции Томбили любил отдыхать на тротуаре и надменно поглядывать на людей. На прошлой неделе кот умер, а в память о нем установили скульптуру в районе Зивербей, где и обитал кот. После компании на Change.org с требованием от муниципалитета увековечить память о Томбили, скульптор Севал Шахин решил […]
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SAHABE VISITS TOURS IN ISTANBUL Sahabe ( The companions of Prophet Muhammed S.A.V ) Tombs Mosques – Sahabe Tombs – Cemeteries – Religious Istanbul The Prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) said: “Verily you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader its leader shall be, and what a wonderful army that army will be!” (Musnad Ahmad). […]
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Kadikoyde Tombili Heykeli Tombili’yi unutmayacağız… Heykeltıraş Seval Şahin’in gönüllü çalışmasıyla tamamlanan Tombili Heykelini 13.00’da 4 Ekim Dünya Hayvanları Koruma Günü’nde hayatını geçirdiği Ziverbey Güleç Çıkmazı’nda açıyoruz. Facebook sayfamizi asagidaki linkten ulasabilirsiniz https://www.facebook.com/IstanbulCats/?fref=ts Sculpture of Istanbul’s cat phenomenon ‘Tombili’ to be inaugurated on Oct 4 A sculpture created in memory of “Tombili,” the portly cat who […]
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I’m speaking at a blogger event in Turkey, and you can come! Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in the world, and last year I was fortunate enough to be invited to the World Tourism Forum, along with some of my other favourite bloggers (Just One Way Ticket, Nomadasaurus, Goats on the Road amongst others). This […]
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Best Turkish Animation Award 7. Istanbul Animation Festival Direction: Idil Ar Animation: Idil Ar, Emre Ergenç Art Direction: Idil Ar Music and Sound: Can Ünal Voice: Osman Poroy, Idil Ar Producer: Berat İlk Best Turkish Animation Award ‘7.Istanbul Animation Festival’ Best Animation Award ’22.Ankara International Film Festival’ Best Script ‘Canlandiranlar Talent Camp 2011’ Some […]
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Beşiktaş v Dynamo Kyiv: line-ups, where to watch, form guide Dynamo Kyiv “are no ordinary side” according to Şenol Güneş, Beşiktaş expecting no favours as the Black Eagles stage their first UEFA Champions League group stage home game in seven years. Beşiktaş boss Şenol Güneş tells his players: “Be patient and stay calm” against Benfica […]
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Israeli ex-president and Nobel laureate Peres dies Israeli ex-president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres died on Sept. 28, some two weeks after suffering a major stroke, triggering an outpouring of grief for the beloved elder statesman. The 93-year-old died in his sleep at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT), Rafi Walden, who is also […]
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Talisca stunner earns Beşiktaş 1-1 draw at Benfica Brazilian substitute Anderson Talisca scored a stunning stoppage-time free kick against his own club to earn Beşiktaş a 1-1 draw at former European Cup winner Benfica in a Champions League Group B match late on Sept. 13. The 22-year old forward, loaned to the Turkish title holder […]
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Blessed Muslim Saints and ( Prophet Joshua HZ Yusa ) Visiting in Istanbul on 07 Sep 2016 Our visiting starts at 09 : 30 am and we pick you up from your hotel or hostel / apartment in Istanbul with our private AC non smoker minivan or sprinter. First of all we will visit YAHYA […]
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Turkey coach Fatih Terim praises his men after draw with Croatia Turkish national team coach Fatih Terim sang the praises of his relatively young squad as the country launched its 2018 World Cup qualification campaign with a lucky 1-1 draw in Croatia on Sept. 5. Speaking at a post-game press conference in Zagreb, Terim said […]
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Half Day Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul on 05 SEP 2016 Half Day Jewish Morning Tour in Istanbul Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! A ) Advance Reservation Required !!! B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits. C ) Passports requried for security during the tour.. D ) […]
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Russian charter flights to Turkish resorts resume after ties mended The first Russian charter plane carrying tourists to Turkey since Moscow lifted travel sanctions imposed over the shooting down of a Russian jet landed in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya Sept. 2. The Royal Flight airlines plane touched down at Antalya airport after Russian Prime […]
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30 th of August Zafer Bayrami Victory Day Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) is a national holiday in Turkey, always celebrated on 30 August. It may also be known as Armed Forces Day. Victory Day commemorates the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar which was the decisive battle in the Turkish War of Independence in 1922. […]
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3rd Bosphorus bridge inaugurated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday inaugurated Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge – the third bridge to link Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday cut the ribbon opening the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge – the third bridge to span the Bosphorus and link both sides of Istanbul as well as the continents of […]
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Eagles vs Eagles in Beşiktaş’s Champions League opener The Turkish Super League’s defending champion Beşiktaş returns to the Champions League after a seven-season break with an improved and well-motivated cadre. As a result of the Aug. 25 group stage draw, Beşiktaş will visit Benfica on matchday one on Sept. 13, as two teams with an […]
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Turkish league fever begins Turkey’s Spor Toto Super League will begin Aug. 19 when newcomer Adanaspor from the south of the country hosts Bursaspor, one of just five teams to have lifted the title. Engin İpekoğlu, a former Turkish international goalkeeper who coaches Adana, said he wanted to make the fans happy as the side […]
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Wrestling world champions Akgul, Sadulaev bag Olympic titles RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s world wrestling champion Taha Akgul claimed the men’s freestyle 125kg title at the Rio Olympic Games on Saturday when Russian Abdulrashid Sadulaev added the 86kg gold to his medal collection. Akgul and Sadulaev each became the two-time world champion […]
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Istanbul’s phenomenal cat Tombili dies Tombili, an Istanbul cat who became a social media phenomenon for a photo of him casually posing on a sidewalk in the city’s Ziverbey neighborhood, died on Aug.1. Tombili, whose fame spread worldwide after his iconic picture appeared on comic site 9GAG, died after a month-long illness. His death was […]
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İzmir strives to breathe life into city’s old Jewish district İzmir strives to breathe life into city’s old Jewish district – TRAVEL Küçük Karaosmanoğlu Hanı, a 300-year-old building that stands on the edge of İzmir’s Synagogue Street (Havra Sokağı) is buzzing with activity under the summer heat. Finding second life as a boutique hotel called […]
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Şeker Bayramı mı, Ramazan Bayramı mı? “Hamdım, piştim, yandım…” Rumi Aslında ne Şeker, ne Ramazan Bayramı; orijinali “Fıtrat Bayramı”dır. (Eid al Fitr). Şeker Bayramı adı, Osmanlılardan bize mirastır; Cumhuriyet dönemi laiklerinin icadı değildir. Ne yazık ki son 15 – 20 senedir Şeker bayramı diyenler laik kesim, Ramazan bayramı diyenler muhafazakar kesim gibi bir ayrım ortaya çıkmıştır. […]
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Who was Rumi? Five interesting facts There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding a possible movie which will tell the life story of 13th century Turkish-Persian mystic Rumi. But who exactly was the enigmatic poet? The news is that David Franzoni, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind “Gladiator,” is writing a new script for a biopic […]
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Half Day Jewish Morning Tour in Istanbul Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! A ) Advance Reservation Required !!! B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits. C ) Passports requried for security during the tour.. D ) The times are given by the Rabbinate & Times can change […]
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Çeviri Kariyerine Paraşütsüz Giriş(mesen) Sevgili Çekirge, Son sınıfın son demlerindesin. Mezun olunca ne yapacağım,”kariyer” yollarında beni neler bekler sorularının tam zamanı. Yanıtı google’da ararsan kimbilir karşına kaç milyon öneri getirecek. Bir de google çevirmenin dostudur derler. 3. sınıf çeviri stajını boşa harcadın. Yıllar birbirini neşe içinde kovalarken baba harçlığı olmadan kira nasıl ödenir sorunsalı yoktu […]
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Euro 2016: Everything you need to know Terror threats, nationwide strikes and extreme weather… that’s what hosts France have had to deal with in the build up to the Euro 2016, but the tournament is finally kicking off on Friday at the Stade de France in Paris. France will be in action against Romania, and […]
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Matches Schedule of European 2016 Grup A TAKIM O G B M A Y Puan AV 1 Arnavutluk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Fransa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Romanya 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 İsviçre 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 […]
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Ramadan for non-Muslims: An Etiquette Guide There are 7 billion people in the world. And a full 22% of them — 1.6 billion — are fasting from sunup to sundown. Every day. For an entire month. It’s Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. But what if you’re not a Muslim; just a caring, […]
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“A Jewish island in the middle of Africa.” In the 19th century, the ancestors of members of the Falash-Mura community had converted to Christianity, and thus were not welcomed to Israel under the Right of Return, like the rest of the Ethiopian Jewry. Today, many of the around 5,000 families have been waiting to immigrate […]
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Türk Çeviri Sektöründe Gelecek 5 Yıl Şekillendi! 28 Mayıs 2016’da Çeviri İşletmeleri Derneği tarafından düzenlenen “Türk Çeviri Sektöründe Gelecek 5 Yıl Şekilleniyor” konulu toplantı, çevirmenler, çeviri işletmeleri ve akademisyenlerin iş birliğine sahne olurken Türk çeviri piyasası için atılan adımlar çeviri dünyasında heyecanla karşılandı. Toplantının en önemli gündem maddesi, Çeviri İşletmeleri Derneği tarafından geliştirilen bir proje olan […]
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Ramadan: Basic questions answered Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the holiest month for Muslims all around the world. The significance of this month is believed to be the revelation of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, to Prophet Muhammed by Allah. Currently, there are approximately 1.6 billion Muslims […]
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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74 Boxing legend Muhammad Ali died on Friday at a hospital in Phoenix, USA where he had been admitted earlier this week suffering from respiratory problems. An icon of the 20th century, the 74-year-old former heavyweight champion had been battling Parkinson’s disease for decades after a glittering boxing career which made him […]
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JR brings The Wrinkles of the City to Istanbul If you’re in Istanbul over the next few days look out for the latest iteration of the artist’s international series…. Some cities seem like they’re just made for the art of JR. Istanbul, for example, is an ancient settlement with diverse population, where bright new tower […]
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First Jewish wedding at historical synagogue in northwest Turkey in 41 years A Jewish wedding ceremony was held in a historical synagogue in the northwestern province of Edirne on May 29 for the first time in 41 years. The synagogue had recently been restored by the Edirne Directorate General of Foundations and reopened for worship. […]
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Istanbul Conquest Prayer at Santa Sophia Museum Square Thousands gather to mark the 563rd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul by performing prayer in Santa Sophia Museum Squareront of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Square . 27 May 2016 – 28 May 2016 Built in the sixth century, the Hagia Sophia, which means Holy Wisdom in Greek, […]
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563 years since the conquest of Istanbul On May 29, 1453, the ancient Roman city of Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. Many historians consider the event – and this day – as also marking the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of Europe’s early modern period. Five hundred and sixty-three years ago today, an Ottoman army led by Sultan […]
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Real Madrid lifts 11th Champions League trophy Real Madrid crushed its cross-city rival, Atletico Madrid, in a 5-3 penalty shootout in Milan, Italy, on Saturday night, winning the Champions League title for the record 11th time. The match ended in a 1-1 draw between the two teams, following the 120 minute-long field play, which resulted […]
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1999–2000 UEFA Cup Winner Galatasaray The 1999–2000 UEFA Cup season was the 29th edition of the UEFA Cup competition. The final took place at Parken Stadium inCopenhagen and was won by Galatasaray, who defeated Arsenal in the final. The game was scoreless through the first ninety minutes and stayed that way through thirty minutes of […]
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Besiktas wins first Turkish league title in seven years Besiktas claimed their first Turkish league title in seven years and their 14th ever on Sunday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Osmanlispor, a month after the Istanbul club opened their new stadium. Besiktas fans sang victory songs and set off flares and fireworks after the game, […]
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Bogdanovic’s late heroics put Fenerbahce in Final The second semifinal was spectacular; in the end Fenerbahce Istanbul outlasted Laboral Kutxa Vitoria Gasteiz 88-77 after overtime at the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four at Mercedes-Benz Arena in the German capital. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 9 points in the extra session to win it. In Sunday’s championship game, […]
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Urak Sultanahmet Belgeseli Bir basari oykusu URAK Sultanahmet Turizm Kumelenme Projesi Kitle turizmin gecmisi cok uzun zaman oncesine gitmez.. Turizm olgusunun bugunku anlamını kazanmasi 50 yıl oncesinde baslamıstir.. Daha oncesinde farklı medeniyetlerinin karsilasmasi ulkelerinin ve degisik halklarinin birbirini tanıması pek memkun degildi.. Yazının devamını video olarak asagidaki linkten izleyebilirsiniz.. Some Tours Recommadations in Istanbul […]
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“YAZ” GELECEK… HEM DE BİR ÇOK DEĞİŞİKLİKLE!… İkibinonaltı baharı, Türkiye’de turizm camiası için gerçek bir kâbus ortamı. Üstelik bunun tüm gerçekliği ile dile getirilmesi, ancak dost meclislerinde mümkün. Bu yönden bakıldığında, yeryüzünde, gerçeklerin her zaman tam ifade edilmemiş olduğu da söylenebilir. Neyse, “ileride tarih düşülürken işe yarar” diyelim ve şimdi yararlı olabilecek konulara değinelim… “Bugüne […]
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Istanbul’s Galatasaray win 2016 Eurocup Turkey’s Galatasaray Odeabank became the 2016 Eurocup basketball champion late on April 27 after beating Strasbourg 78-67 in the last game of the final, played at the Abdi Ipekci Sports Hall in Istanbul. Galatasaray Odeabank beat the visiting French team in the second and last game of the finals. “I […]
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Hot Spring and Cotton Castles at Pamukkale It is 7 hours from Istanbul to Pamukkale and another 7 hours from Pamukkale to Cappadocia. If you wanted to come straight to Cappadocia from Istanbul then that’s at least an 8 hour journey. So a trip here is no mean feat. Yet the astounding natural beauty that […]
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The 20 Best Beaches in Turkey Beach holidays in Turkey are often synonymous with (mostly) British tourists occupying row after row of sun loungers, rowdy club nights and expensive all-inclusive resorts. However, using public transport, or your own car, you can get to some of the best beaches in Turkey in no time. Meet the […]
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BUYUKAKCAY CAPS HISTORIC WIN IN ISTANBUL Cagla Buyukakcay cemented a stellar week at her home tournament by becoming the first Turkish woman in history to win a WTA title. ISTANBUL, Turkey – Unseeded Cagla Buyukakcay’s fairytale week at the TEP BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup came to a thrilling conclusion when the hometown favorite recovered from a […]
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THE WONDERS OF ISLAM IN THE BLUE MOSQUE Istanbul was actually one of the first major European cities outside of my home country that I have ever visited, despite having lived in London all my life. I had the opportunity to have a look around the historic city of Istanbul recently and one of the most amazing […]
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Turkish baklava is in a field by itself, standing alone on the integrity of its phyllo pastry and filling, and using no additional flavorings such as the cinnamon, rosewater or lemon juice that are used in other regional versions of the confection. “Turkish baklava is the most pristine form of the pastry,” said Nick Malgieri, […]
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Guidance for Foreigners BUYING PROPERTY IN TURKEY: GUIDE FOR FOREIGNERS This guide is prepared to help foreigners who wish to buy property in Turkey. However, this guide is not a substitute for professional consultancy services. 1. Legal Basis: In accordance with the Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No. 2644, amended by Law No. […]
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EU to propose visa-free travel for Turkey on May 4 The European Union’s executive said on Wednesday it will propose on May 4 granting Turkish citizens visa-free travel to the bloc from late June in a deal under which it is to stop irregular refugee flux into Europe – provided Ankara meets the remaining conditions. […]
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Fenerbahce won Real Madrid There will be a new Euroleague champion after Fenerbahce Istanbul defeated Real Madrid 63-75 to sweep the champs and advance to the Final Four. Laboral Kutxa Vitoria Gasteiz is also headed to Berlin after beating Panathinaikos 75-84 to sweep their series. FC Barcelona Lassa topped Lokomotiv 82-70 to take a […]
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Kapalıçarşı Kan Ağlıyor Kapalıçarşı tarihinin en zor dönemlerinden birini yaşıyor. İstanbul ve Ankara terör saldırılarından sonra Kapalıçarşı’da Batılı turist sayısının minimuma indiğini söyleyen çarsı esnafı cirolarındaki kaybın da gecen seneyle kıyaslandığında yüzde 50 ila 80 civarında olduğunun belirtiyor. viagra in niederlande. Videoyu asagidaki linkten izleyebilirsiniz… http://www.32gun.com/video/izle/kapalicarsi-kan-agliyor
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13 Reasons You Need to Travel to Turkey this summer 1. Many of the best attractions are completely free. Explore the sensory overload that is Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Look up to take in the intricate tile work of the Blue Mosque. Admire the baklava, dripping with honey, piled three feet high in window displays on […]
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Istanbul Cultural Workshops & Art Tours Art workshops All Year Long / Group or Private Welcome to Istanbul Life ORG / SENGULER TRAVEL – Our company is recommended in Lonely Planet guide book & trusted since 2000. Here you can see the list of our Cultural Tours & Art Workshops in Istanbul . Cultural tours […]
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Bryant scores 60 in his final NBA game Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant delivered a Hollywood ending as the curtain came down on his glittering 20-year NBA career on Wednesday in a blockbuster finale. On a night of searing emotion at a packed Staples Center, the 37-year-old signed off with a mammoth 60 points, […]
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Playoff A: Fenerbahce Istanbul 2-0 Real Madrid In a game the hosts dominated from tap to buzzer, Fenerbahce Istanbul routed dominating defending champion Real Madrid 100-78 at Ulker Sports Arena on Thursday to take a series 2-0 lead. With the game tied early in the first quarter, Fenerbahce used a 10-0 run to take the […]
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Islamic body summit in Turkey to discuss Muslim unity The upcoming 13th Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Turkey will increase unity and solidarity between Muslim countries in the fight against terrorism, according to a statement posted on the organisation’s official website. This is the first time Turkey will host the two-day summit between Thursday […]
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Tulip Festival in Istanbul 2016 In April the annual International Istanbul Tulip Festival (Istanbul Lale Festivali) takes place. This shouldn’t be a surprise if you know that — unlike common belief — tulips originated more or less in Turkey. So, if you happen to be in Istanbul during this time of the year, you’re in […]
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Machinery in Turkey The machinery industry in Turkey has been growing at a rate of nearly 20 percent per year since 1990, and 30 percent per year since 2009. The growth of the Turkish machinery sector is backed by highly competitive and adaptable small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which form the bulk of the industrial […]
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the brand new Istanbul waterfront stadium of the Besiktas football club on April 10, 2016. Besiktas, one of Turkey’s most successful football clubs, returned home Sunday with the opening of their new 42,000-seat stadium overlooking the Bosphorus. The club, which currently tops the Super Lig, has been forced to […]
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Energy and Renewables in Turkey Turkey has become one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world, paralleling its economic growth over the last ten years. Following the successfully implemented privatization program in the said period – power distribution is now completely in private sector hands, while the privatization of power generation assets is […]
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ICT in Turkey The Information and communication technologies (ICT) sector has become an essential part of the economy, in particular social life, since it is directly or indirectly affecting the ever-changing business world. Turkey is well aware of the fact that this sector will have a much more influential role in the future than it […]
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Real Estate in Turkey Turkey has undergone a profound economic transformation over the past decade and its economic fundamentals are quite solid. It is the 17th largest economy in the world and the 6th largest economy in Europe, with a GDP of approximately USD 800 billion in 2014.. The demand drivers of the Turkish real […]
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TURKISH MARBLING, EBRU Marbled paper, called ebru in Turkish, was used extensively in the binding of books and within the calligraphic panels in Turkey. The existing word ebre in Eastern Turkish, meaning variegated, points to the fact that marbling might have been known by the populations of Central Asia. Its origin might ultimately hark back […]
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Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals in Turkey Turkey’s pharmaceutical market became the 6th largest in Europe and the 16th largest in the world in terms of sales in 2012. In 2014, pharmaceutical sales saw a 37 percent increase compared to USD 6.2 billion in 2004, reaching a stunning USD 8.6 billion. Domestic and international investors are ramping […]
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