Antalya

Authorities have recently lifted the seals on five of the six centers in the southern province of Antalya that were providing illegal education to Russian and Ukrainian children under the pretense of being play centers.

Excavation and restoration works continue on the Monumental Fountain (Nymphaeum), which is located in the Side district of the southern province of Antalya, one of Türkiye's world-renowned tourist destinations and attracts millions of visitors each year.

Famous for their distinctive architectural style, the historic "buttoned [düğmeli] houses," a popular spot among tourists in the southern province of Antalya, are undergoing restoration to preserve their original charm and will soon welcome visitors once again.

The nation's protected nature and national parks, which are a sight to behold with their lush foliage, welcomed around 38.9 million visitors between January and August this year.

Köprülü Canyon National Park in the southern province of Antalya attracts about 1.5 million rafting enthusiasts each year, predominantly from foreign visitors, while Turkish tourists show less interest in the sport, a sector representative has said.

Türkiye has emerged as a global leader in the realm of underwater archaeology and its public presentation, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said after conducting a dive at a historical site in the Mediterranean province of Antalya.

Authorities in the southern province of Antalya have ordered the closure of two illegal Russian schools in the Kepez district and imposed hefty administrative fines.

The provincial directorate of education discovered that the schools were operating without official permits, advertising themselves as "Russian schools" on social media.

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat dismissed recent allegations of expanding the scope of Türkiye's special passport, known as the "green passport," which facilitates visa-free travel abroad, to encompass new professional groups.

A substantial fine of 387,141 Turkish Liras will be imposed for picking the endangered sea daffodils that bloom along the Mediterranean province of Antalya's Alanya beaches, as part of efforts to enforce strict protection for these rare coastal plants.

Türkiye's overall population is expected to grow by 2.8 million by 2030, although five of the country's 81 provinces will experience a population decline, according to a study conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).