The rapidly growing global wellness (health and well-being) tourism sector is expected to expand at an average annual rate of 9.1% between 2024 and 2029. Within this dynamic growth, Türkiye has risen to a leading position by being named as the world’s best wellness destination in 2025, thanks to its deep-rooted hammam culture, rich thermal resources, modern SPA facilities, and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. This award, granted by Matador Network, confirms the country’s great potential in health tourism. Anatolia’s abundant thermal resources make Türkiye one of the most important thermal regions in the world. The country ranks 7th globally and ...
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According to a statement from the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, on Wednesday. The statement indicates that Erdoğan underscored Türkiye and Azerbaijan's commitment to pursue their shared objectives across all fields, particularly in trade. President Erdoğan expressed contentment with the advancements in the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and reaffirmed Türkiye's ongoing support for it. The Turkish leader also extended his congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on the occasion of his birthday and the new year.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye once again accused Israel of obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Speaking at a meeting with the AK Party’s provincial heads, Erdoğan said, "According to the agreements in place, 600 trucks with humanitarian aid should arrive in Gaza every day. However, Israel does not fulfil its obligations even in this matter, constantly creating obstacles and difficulties for the delivery of humanitarian aid under far-fetched pretexts." Pointing out that they are trying to support the innocent residents of Gaza despite Israel's actions, Erdoğan stated, "With the onset of cold...
In a phone call with the Prime Minister of Libya, the President of Türkiye expressed his condolences over the loss of Libya’s Chief of General Staff and members of the accompanying delegation in the aircraft crash. The Presidency’s Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye released a statement saying that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Libyan Government of National Unity Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh following the plane crash in Türkiye that claimed the lives of Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, General Mohamed Ali Al-Haddad, and members...
A private jet carrying the chief of staff of Libya’s army reported an electrical failure and requested an emergency landing shortly before crashing near Ankara, Türkiye’s Head of Communications said on Wednesday. The Dassault Falcon 50 jet took off from Ankara’s Esenboğa Airport at 17.17 GMT on Tuesday en route to Tripoli, and at 17.33 GMT it informed air traffic control of an emergency caused by an electrical malfunction, Burhanettin Duran said in a statement. Eight people, including three crew members, were killed in the crash, according to Libyan and Turkish officials. Air traffic control redirected the aircraft...
According to information from Türkiye, the country’s first aircraft carrier will be 300 meters in length, making it one of the longest aircraft carriers within NATO. Turkish President Erdoğan stressed that construction work has begun. Türkiye aims to achieve independence in the defence sector and plans to develop a new launch system for its aircraft carrier. The country announced on Saturday that its first future aircraft carrier will measure 300 meters in length. This will make the vessel one of the longest aircraft carriers operated by NATO allies. Speaking at a shipyard in Istanbul, Erdoğan drew attention...
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, said, "Gaza should be governed by its own people. Its territory should not be divided in any way, and everything done in Gaza should be for the benefit of the people.” Speaking to journalists in Miami, USA, within the framework of negotiations on the Gaza peace plan, Fidan said that the first phase of the plan has been completed and that discussions on the parameters of the second phase have begun. Emphasising that the talks held and the agreements reached are encouraging, Fidan noted that, with the completion of the first phase of...
According to a report by the Report Agency, Burhanettin Duran, the Head of Communications of the Presidency of Türkiye, stated in his speech at the Turkic States Forum on Combating Disinformation that numerous disinformation campaigns were conducted to overshadow Azerbaijan's victory in the Second Karabakh War. Duran highlighted that Azerbaijan had managed to expose such false claims during and after the war, saying that one example was a fake report published at the time under the headline 'Azerbaijani soldiers entering Karabakh mock an elderly Armenian woman.' In the footage, one soldier is seen offering a glass of water...
A remarkable discovery was made in the ancient city of Metropolis in western Türkiye: a monumental marble head of a female statue originating from the Hellenistic period, which may depict Hestia, one of the unassuming yet prominent goddesses of Ancient Greece. This find highlights both the artistic mastery and the symbolic significance of this city, which has existed for thousands of years. With excavations continuing since 1989, the ancient city of Metropolis, in Torbalı near İzmir in western Türkiye, is slowly revealing its Hellenistic past. This city, whose public buildings showcase a blend of Greek and Anatolian influences, has...