ISTANBUL

Betting on the popularity of the Turkish TV series among Chilean viewers, the flag carrier Turkish Airlines last week launched flights to Santiago, hoping to bring more tourists from the South American nation.

Ankara has returned to its familiar tactic of contesting Greece’s Search and Rescue (SAR) area of responsibility which coincides with the FIR of Athens, on the occasion of the attempt to rescue illegal immigrants in the recent tragic shipwreck off Rhodes.

More than 50 million foreign tourists visited Türkiye in January-November, up 7.1 percent from the same period of 2023, according to data from the Culture and Tourism Ministry on Dec. 20.

Including Turks residing abroad, the number of total visitors reached 57.36 million people in the first 11 months of 2024.

Istanbul has been officially recognized as Türkiye's sole "global city," with five others earmarked for potential global status, according to an assessment by the Industry and Technology Ministry as part of a strategic plan to enhance regional competitiveness and economic integration in the international arena.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed on Thursday that Syria can only achieve stability and recover from years of war with the support of all regional and international actors.

Greece sends a strong message against antiquities trafficking and the illegal trade of cultural goods by handing over 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey. These coins, dated from the early to late 5th century BC, were seized in 2019 on Greek soil from a Turkish national who attempted to illegally import them into the country.

ISTANBUL - As Syria's political landscape shifts toward a new government potentially aligned with Turkey, revived discussions on strategic energy and maritime agreements are making waves. One proposal is the revival of a natural gas pipeline that would transport Qatari gas to Europe through Syria and Turkey, a plan stalled for over 15 years.

Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced a strategic partnership with Apple to enhance passenger experience through a new baggage tracking system.

The announcement came from Turkish Airlines Board Chairman Ahmet Bolat, who highlighted the system's potential to improve operational efficiency.

This year’s Christmas tree decorating ceremony at the faculty of engineering at Davutpasa University in Turkey was eventful as a group of students attempted to block the process.

Creditor banks have reached an agreement for the restructuring of the debts provided to Galataport İstanbul Liman İşletmeciliği (Galataport) and Doğuş Galataport Gayrimenkul Yatırımları.