News archive of July 2024

The life inside the walls of the ​​Ankara Castle, one of the important symbols of the Turkish capital, takes visitors on a journey into history while keeping the neighborhood culture alive for those living there.

People who have lived in the castle for generations shared their experiences of life right next to a historic structure.

A new academy established under Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MİT) held a workshop in the capital Ankara on July 26 and 27, gathering leading academics in the field.

The event aimed to address the "importance of systematizing an academic perspective" within the sector.

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to deliver trade negotiations with international partners, including Türkiye, the Gulf Cooperation Council and India, the U.K. government has said in a statement.

Climate change is driving the migration of plant species worldwide, including in Türkiye, an expert has said, highlighting the need for farmers to adapt as studies are underway to cultivate a diverse range of distinctive plant species across the country's various regions.

Turkish education authorities have organized a repeat session of Türkiye's university entrance exam for eight students in the central province of Sivas, marking a historic first for the country.

Wellness tourism has grown significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people seeking deep relaxation or an invigorating experience opt for wellness retreats, an expert has said, noting that the sector is poised to fetch $1 trillion globally.

In Türkiye, wellness tourism is playing a crucial role in addressing the issue of seasonality in the tourism industry.

"Atatürk Museum Room" in the Pera Palace Hotel, one of the most significant cultural heritages of Istanbul as the first European-standard hotel in Türkiye, will start welcoming visitors starting from Aug. 1.

The risk of fire will be very high (category 4) in large parts of the country on Tuesday, according to the relevant forecast map of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr).

The regions designated as high-risk are colored orange on the map.

Israel's Sde Teiman prison in the Negev desert has been dubbed "Israel's Guantanamo Bay" due to reports of torture and violations against Palestinian detainees arrested during the Gaza war as 10 soldiers were recently held over for questioning as part of an investigation into the gang-rape of a Palestinian.

The Turkish Coast Guard said Monday that it rescued 25 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Marmaris district in Türkiye's southwestern Muğla province.

The irregular migrants were pushed back into Turkish territorial waters by Greek coastal authorities, said the Coast Guard Command.