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    TOGG presents the first electric vehicle built in Turkey

    November 8, 2022 /

    The first prototype of TOGG has been presented in the factory where it will be produced. Türkiye’nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu, or TOGG, opened its production site in a grand ceremony. During this, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the stage with the prototype of the first C-segment SUV to be produced by the brand. TOGG didn’t announce the name of the new model at the ceremony, but gave some hints about the production model’s final shape. We’re told this EV will come with single and dual motor options, two battery capacity options, and expected maximum ranges of 186 miles (300 kilometers) and 311 miles (500 km). We also don’t know…

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    Turkey: Singer Gulsen no longer under house arrest, says her lawyer

    September 13, 2022

    Death at sea of ​​six migrants including two babies, according to Turkey

    September 14, 2022

    Twitter inaccessible in Turkey

    February 9, 2023
  • Life in Turkey

    21 Turkish proverbs for all walks of life!

    November 7, 2022 /

    Are you looking for Turkish proverbs? Then I have the perfect list for you! Here are 21 Turkish proverbs for all kinds of situations! 1. “Bir lisan, bir insan. Iki lisan, iki Insan. “ Basically: one language, one person. Two languages, two people. English equivalent: “Language connects people!” Meaning: Whoever speaks a language is a person. Anyone who speaks two languages ​​is considered two people. This means, you enable mutual understanding between peoples. 2. “Sakla samanı, gelir zamanı” Basically: keep the hay. The time to use it will come. English equivalent: “Nothing is so bad that it is not good for anything.” Meaning: At some point you can use anything.…

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    November 14, 2022

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    September 1, 2022

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    September 19, 2022
  • Life in Turkey

    The Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul, Mysterious and Enigmatic

    October 24, 2022 /

    I’ll tell you how I discovered the story of the Kız Kulesi or Maiden’s Tower, a mysterious and enigmatic place located at the entrance to the Bosporus, in the Üsküdar district, in Istanbul. Discover the Maiden’s Tower (kiz kulesi) “Dad, there is an island in the middle of the Bosporus, can you see it? Dad there is also a tower, look … it looks like a lighthouse! Like the one in Alexandria! Or maybe it’s a tower… dad what’s the name of that place? That place so close to Üsküdar but forever isolated, is called Kız Kulesi. Many know it as the Maiden’s Tower. Today you can go there to…

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    September 1, 2022

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    February 22, 2022

    Kapali Carsi, The Grand Bazaar

    August 15, 2022
  • Life in Turkey

    Being a Turkish woman

    October 17, 2022 /

    Being a Turkish woman is a very hot topic these days, especially in the deeply complex Middle East, which consists of many different ethnic groups, religions and cultures. Unfortunately, when one thinks of the Turkish woman, it is easy to imagine the submissive woman publicized in some areas of the Middle East or the Muslim world. In this article, I would like to discuss women in Turkey, and therefore, I am taking the opportunity to address this topic,  given that today is the symbolic day of Women’s Day, March 8, which is dedicated to all women. First of all, I don’t personally agree with the stereotype of the submissive woman.…

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    August 15, 2022

    The Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul, Mysterious and Enigmatic

    October 24, 2022

    The Turkish Eye (Nazar Boncugu) is the most popular souvenir from Turkey

    July 11, 2022
  • Turkey News

    Putin offers Erdogan to create a “gas hub” in Turkey to export to Europe

    October 14, 2022 /

    The Russian president Putin was full of praise for his Turkish counterpart Erdogan during their meeting this Thursday in Kazakhstan. A project that makes “no sense”, comments the Elysée. Bilateral meetings are rare for Vladimir Putin who is increasingly isolated on the international scene. But Putin was still able to propose this Thursday to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to create a “gas hub” in Turkey to export gas to Europe, at a time when Russian deliveries to the EU are affected by sanctions and Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks. “We could examine the possibility of creating a gas hub on Turkish territory for deliveries to other countries”, in…

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    What price increases for 2023 in Turkey?

    January 9, 2023

    Egypt Turkey rapprochement weakens

    August 16, 2022

    Turkey: Singer Gulsen no longer under house arrest, says her lawyer

    September 13, 2022
  • Turkey News

    Morocco and Turkey: A decades-long cooperation

    October 12, 2022 /

    In a telephone conversation with the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, Turkish Vice-President Fuat Oktay reportedly relayed an invitation to King Mohammed VI (Morocco) from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Turkey. According to the Anadolu Agency, which reports the information, the two officials discussed several topics, including “the economy, education and defence, the current cooperation mechanisms between the two countries and the future prospects for consolidate the Moroccan-Turkish friendship”. The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, for his part, announced to Fuat Oktay that several Moroccan ministers will soon visit Turkey in order to strengthen cooperation ties, the agency specifies.In a telephone conversation with the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch,…

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    What are Coronavirus Certified Hotels in Turkey?

    January 17, 2022

    Mevlut Cavusoglu : Turkey will “never ask permission” to intervene in Syria

    July 22, 2022

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    October 14, 2022
  • Turkey News

    In Turkey, this miracle plant (silphium) was believed to have been extinct for 2,000 years

    October 11, 2022 /

    Very popular in the Mediterranean basin during Antiquity, silphium disappeared 2,000 years ago to reappear in Turkey. Nevertheless, a Turkish researcher thinks he has rediscovered this plant with many medicinal properties. Silphium in Turkey : A highly sought-after plant at the time “During the reign of Julius Caesar, more than 450 kg of this plant were stored very close to the gold reserves, in the imperial treasuries of Rome, and the young plants of silphium had the same monetary value as silver” perhaps we read in an article published by National Geographic on September 28, 2022. The plant in question is therefore the legendary silphium of Antiquity, highly sought after…

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    January 17, 2022

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    September 16, 2022

    Turkey: new arrests among supporters of preacher Gülen

    November 8, 2022
  • Life in Turkey

    Turkish holidays: The dates, Meaning and Shop hours)

    October 3, 2022 /

    Here is a list of Turkish holidays, with their dates and meanings. Turkish Holidays are divided into two categories: 1. Turkish Holidays with a fixed date 2. Turkish Holidays based on the Islamic lunar calendar First I will tell you the dates– and then, their significance: Will shops and offices be open? How do the holidays affect daily life for tourists? A) Turkish Holidays with a fixed date January 1st – New Year’s Eve: Only celebrated in the big cities. April 23 – National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: Children’s dance performances. May 1st – Labour Day. It is hardly ever celebrated in Turkey. May 19 – Youth and Sports Day:…

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    February 21, 2022

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    August 29, 2022

    The Kapalı Ҫarşı, Scents and Colours of Istanbul

    July 4, 2022
  • Life in Turkey

     Tips on buying a Caydanlik (Turkish tea maker)!

    September 26, 2022 /

    Do you want to buy a Caydanlik? Or do you want to know more about the Turkish tea maker? I will give brief answers to the most frequently asked questions. A caydanlik consists of two jugs and is most commonly used as a Turkish tea maker. It has a two-parts, one stacked on top of the other. Tea leaves are placed in the upper part, which is called the demlik. Water is heated in the lower kettle (Caydanlik). It can be heated on a regular stovetop. There’s a similar tea machine called Semaver which is heated by a heating duct or heating coils which are installed inside the water compartment.…

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    July 18, 2022

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  • Life in Turkey

    The Turkish flag: Its History & Meaning

    September 19, 2022 /

    The Turkish flag is the best symbol to describe the relationship between the Turks and their country. Turks are definitely patriots! And the clearest sign of this is the flag of their country: It has a red background, white crescent moon and a white star. The Turkish flag and its meaning The flag is an indispensable part of everyday life. It doesn’t matter where you go in Turkey. The flag will accompany you everywhere. It doesn’t matter whether you are on the border of Greece or Iran. You can go to the beach in Antalya or climb the 5,137-meter-high summit of Mount Ararat. She’s there, already waiting for you. You…

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    November 28, 2022

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