Burak

A beach menu beyond expectations

In front of me are three distinct types of grilled and sliced meat, each differing significantly in appearance and flavor. We sample each piece and discuss aspects like muscle structure, fat content and texture. One by one, the chef asks everyone at the table to name their favorite, then provides an explanation: The first type is from a large breed that was fed solely on fresh herbs and grass.

Digital advertising soar 118 percent in Türkiye: Report

Digital advertising in Türkiye surged 118 percent last year from 2022, according to IAB Europe's latest ADEx Benchmark report.

This marked the highest increase among all European countries.

Digital advertising spending in Türkiye amounted to 3.48 billion euros in 2023, according to the report.

Rize’s former storage containers transformed into cozy retreats

In the northern province of Rize, the  traditional Turkish "serender," once used primarily for food storage, is being repurposed into hotel rooms by a local family.

The wooden structures, elevated on four poles and featuring a round base to deter rodents, were symbols of wealth in the past.

Protesters call for return of teen involved in fatal Istanbul crash

Dozens of drivers have staged a protest dubbed a "justice convoy," calling on the 17-year-old who fled abroad after causing a fatal accident on March 1 to return to the country.

The teenager has been smuggled to the U.S. by his mother, a known writer, following the car crash that claimed one life and left several others injured in Istanbul.

Stork and fisherman unite in Bursa for 13 consecutive years

A longstanding friendship between a stork and a fisherman in the Karacabey district of Bursa, a northwestern province, blossomed once again as the majestic bird returned for its thirteenth consecutive year of migration, gracefully resting upon the fisherman's boat, reigniting a bond forged over the years.

Türkiye, Saudi sign series of deals as part of Erdoğan’s visit

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed a series of agreements on boosting investment, defense industry cooperation, energy collaboration and communications during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Persian Gulf states.

The deals were finalized after delegation meetings led by Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the city of Jeddah on July 17.

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