GoTürkiye released its third mini-series, "Hidden Lover", to promote Antalya's lesser-known tourist destinations. The series aims to position Antalya as a tourism destination for all four seasons. Like GoTürkiye's previous projects, "Antalya Gambit" and "Istanbul My Love", this series is also expected to attract interest from an international audience. According to the platform's data, the YouTube channel has reached 5.3 million subscribers and 763 million views in the first half of 2025.
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On Monday, Poland and Türkiye signed a security cooperation agreement in Ankara. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted that the agreement, inter alia, covers information exchange, joint military exercises, inter-service cooperation, and development of the defence industry. Poland and Türkiye signed a security cooperation agreement that also involves information exchange and joint military exercises. The cooperation further encompasses the development of the arms industry, counterintelligence activities, as well as preparations for the 2026 NATO summit. Poland supports Türkiye in gaining access to European projects and in the EU accession talks. Agreement...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye announced that Ankara would take "symbolic steps" in the process of normalising relations with Yerevan next year. On Tuesday, at a conference in Ankara attended by Turkish ambassadors, Erdoğan said in a speech broadcast on local TV channels, "Azerbaijan and Armenia are closer than ever to signing a peace agreement. We, in dialogue with Azerbaijan, are advancing our own normalisation process with Armenia. Hopefully, we will be taking some symbolic steps starting from the beginning of next year."
According to AzerVoice, Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, said in a post shared on his social media account, "The Turkic language is not merely a means of communication; it is a conduit for our shared values, history, and civilisation." The Head of Communications extended his greetings to all the brotherly peoples speaking the same language from Anatolia to Central Asia, from the Caucasus to the Balkans, and from the Mediterranean to the Caspian, and added, "Guided by the motto 'Our unity is our strength', as expressed by our President Recep Tayyip...
According to the Anadolu Agency, in a TV interview broadcast last night on NTV, Foreign Minister Fidan stated that "What is happening in the south of Syria may be the biggest threat for us right now. Israel's involvement as a party poses a risk, which is the problem." Fidan noted that the lifting of some US restrictions on investments in Syria marked an important step, adding that while investments have begun to progress gradually, there are still significant needs, particularly in infrastructure and basic services, and meeting these will help to create favourable conditions for the return of Syrian refugees. ...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, fresh from a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, said he hopes to discuss a Ukraine-Russia peace plan with U.S. President Donald Trump, adding that "peace is not far away". Erdoğan met Putin in Turkmenistan on Friday, and they evaluated "comprehensive peace efforts" to end the war, a statement from Erdoğan's office said on Friday, with Türkiye reiterating its readiness to support peace efforts. "After this meeting with Putin, we hope to have the opportunity to discuss the peace plan with U.S. President Trump as well. Peace is not far away;...
Speaking at an international forum in Turkmenistan on Friday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that Türkiye was committed to promoting peace and dialogue. At the "International Forum on Peace and Trust" in Ashgabat, Erdoğan said, "As Türkiye, we are working with all our strength, guided by the sense of responsibility instilled by our history, geography, and civilisation, to ensure that peace and dialogue prevail." He also added that Türkiye was prepared to offer tangible support to diplomatic efforts seeking to secure a ceasefire and lasting peace, including those related to the Russia-Ukraine...
First Lady Emine Erdoğan of Türkiye emphasised that opposing injustice, lies, discrimination, and genocide against the Palestinian people constituted the highest form of legitimate struggle. The statement was delivered during her participation in the event titled "Women Witnesses to Genocide: Media and Resistance in Gaza," organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications. Erdoğan said, "Our martyred Palestinian brothers and sisters lost their lives with hearts full of sorrow for what humanity has become." Remarking that Israel repeatedly disinformed and deceived the world public through its accomplice media organisations, Erdoğan noted that many people around the world...
During his meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye hopes Washington and Caracas keep their communication channels open and that both countries manage to prevent rising tensions. In the statement issued by the Presidency following the telephone conversation, it was noted that "President Erdoğan emphasised the significance of sustaining open communication channels between the United States and Venezuela and expressed optimism that the tensions would be alleviated promptly." The leaders engaged in discussions regarding regional issues and the state of their bilateral relations. Washington alleges that Caracas is involved in...