Gaziantep

The Zeugma Mosaic Museum, one of the world's largest mosaic museums, has attracted more than 3.15 million visitors since its establishment in 2011.

A Croatia-based food information platform has awarded Gaziantep's renowned pistachios the second place in its international gastronomy list covering top 10 nuts worldwide.

The TasteAtlas platform offers details on regional cuisine, beverages and dining establishments across the world.

A "Cat Town" established on 20 acres of land by Samsun Municipality for stray cats provides the city's feral cats with a sense of home in the northeastern province.

A new initiative, "Ancestral Heritage in the Kitchen," has recently been launched at a youth center in the southern province of Gaziantep, Türkiye's leading gastronomic city, fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures and local cuisine in young people.

The country's museums and archaeological sites have attracted almost 14 million visitors in the first six months of the year, seeing a considerable uptick compared to the same period last year, the Culture and Tourism Ministry has announced.

The historic Kaleoğlu Cave in the southeastern province of Gaziantep has evolved into a sanctuary for both locals and travelers, offering respite from the scorching 40-degree temperatures enveloping the city.

The cave, known for its natural air conditioning, maintains a cool temperature averaging 15 degrees Celsius, providing much-needed relief from the oppressive heat outside.

First lady Emine Erdoğan has inaugurated an exhibition at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, highlighting Aegean cuisine as part of the third edition of Turkish Cuisine Week festivities.

All 81 provinces of Türkiye, along with its overseas representations, are hosting a week-long series of programs spotlighting the unique dishes and local ingredients of Turkish gastronomy.

Yavuz Çizmeci, a partner in the company that leased the plane involved in a deadly 2007 crash in the southern province of Isparta, was apprehended at Istanbul Airport on May 16, after 17 years on the run.

A collision between a passenger minibus and a truck has killed at least eight people and injured 11 others in the southeastern province of Gaziantep.

A minibus traveling towards the neighboring city of Hatay on May 6 collided with a concrete mixer truck, local media reported. The vehicle carrying several passengers was crushed by the impact of the accident and tumbled down a slope.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on April 23 met with a group of earthquake survivors in the southern province of Gaziantep, which was devastated by last year's disaster.

His trip to Gaziantep came as the second leg of a three-day tour in Türkiye, marking his first official visit to the country during his seven-year tenure.