The rich aroma of freshly brewed Turkish coffee filled the air across Türkiye on Thursday as the nation celebrated "Turkish Coffee Day." Observed annually on Dec. 5, the day commemorates the recognition of Turkish coffee culture and tradition as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2013. Coffee enthusiasts and cafes nationwide marked the occasion with a variety of special events, including tastings, workshops, and storytelling sessions that showcased traditional brewing techniques. Major coffee chains also offered promotions and giveaways to attract customers. Social media buzzed with messages of "Happy Turkish Coffee Day," accompanied by images of the iconic beverage. Can...
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In reference to the historical interaction between the two nations, dating back to Prince Komatsunomiya Akihito's visit to the Ottoman Empire in 1887, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, "I hope that this visit will further improve friendly relations." Crown Prince Akishino referred to the bilateral contacts, including the provision of assistance to earthquake-stricken regions in both countries and the exploration of archaeological sites and conveyed the Emperor's wishes for the development of friendship and goodwill relations between the two nations on the centenary of diplomatic ties. Crown Princess Kiko visited the Presidential Complex library following her meeting with First Lady...
Today, an exhibition of export products from the Republic of Türkiye opened at the exhibition centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, featuring participation from around 70 Turkish companies representing various sectors and services. The fair showcases a wide array of products, ranging from technological and agricultural equipment to household appliances and detergents. The exhibition, running until December 6, also includes the organisation of the forthcoming Türkiye - Turkmenistan Business Council. The event is expected to serve as an effective platform for exchanging experience and fostering long-term cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.
Turkish coffee is one of the most authentic tastes to try in Türkiye, with its unique flavour and brewing process. However, thanks to its profound influence on the Turkish way of life, coffee isn’t just a caffeinated drink in these lands but a symbol of hospitality and friendship. Deeply rooted in Turkish culture, drinking this aromatic beverage together is a cherished moment, bringing people closer and deepening the conversation. As the saying goes, “A cup of coffee drunk together remains in the heart for forty years.” Appropriately, UNESCO added Turkish coffee to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013....
Developments in Syria show the need for the Syrian government to reconcile with its people and the opposition, and Türkiye is ready to contribute to such a dialogue, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday. His comments after a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi followed a rapid assault in which rebels reached f Aleppo nearly a decade after they were forced out of the northern Syrian city. "It would be wrong to explain recent developments in Syria with foreign intervention," Fidan told a press conference. "The latest developments show the need for Damascus to reconcile with...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, discussing the situation in Syria, Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "Both sides expressed serious concerns at the dangerous development of the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic in connection with the military escalation in the Aleppo and Idlib provinces," the ministry said. The ministers agreed that it was necessary to coordinate joint actions to stabilise the situation in the country.
Türkiye aims to increase its trade volume with Oman to 5 billion U.S. dollars, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday, calling it a target for the first stage but not specifying the time duration of this stage. Erdoğan made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Ankara. The president also expressed the country's readiness to strengthen energy cooperation with Oman, saying, “From 2025 on, we will enter a new era in our energy cooperation with the start of liquefied gas supplies from Oman.” Turkish contracting companies...
The Archaeological Park of the Colosseum is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition “Göbeklitepe: The Enigma of a Sacred Place”, an extraordinary event that will take the public on a journey to discover one of the oldest and most fascinating archaeological sites in the world, located in Şanlıurfa city in south-eastern Türkiye. The exhibition will be open to the public from October 25, 2024, to March 2, 2025, at the Colosseum, offering an immersive experience of the origins of civilisation. The inauguration ceremony, held on October 24, 2024, at the Colosseum, saw the participation of prominent institutional figures....
Türkiye welcomes Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah reaching a ceasefire in Lebanon and hopes the truce will be lasting, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, calling on the international community to pressure Israel into fully implementing it. "It is imperative for the international community to exert pressure on Israel to fully comply with the ceasefire and to provide reparations for the damages it has caused in Lebanon," the ministry said in a statement, adding Türkiye was ready to support peace efforts in Lebanon. It said a ceasefire must also be declared in Gaza as soon as possible...