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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]