The village of Şirince in Türkiye’s İzmir’s Selçuk district has been named one of the “2023 World’s Best Tourism Villages” by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Şirince is a lush oasis in one of the most attractive cities on Turkey’s wonderful Aegean coast, noted for its nature, history, culture, and gastronomy. A small […]
National Leader of Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Meets with Turkish Defense Industry Giants
On 26 December 2023, National Leader of Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with prominent Turkish defense industry figures, Lütfü Haluk Bayraktar, Director General of “Baýkar Makina Sanaýi ve Tijaret A.Ş”, and Fuat Tosyali, Director of the Board of Governors of “BMC Otomotiw Sanaýi ve Tijaret A.Ş.”. The meeting focused […]
Istanbul meeting paves the way for the development of the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye multimodal transport corridor
The first meeting of the railway administrations of the participating countries of the multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – Türkiye was held in Istanbul, where important issues related to the development of this transport route were discussed, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari (Uzbek Railways) reports. The key […]
Recognised as the “Best New Development Project” at the MAPIC 2023 Awards, Galataport contributes to its neighbourhood Karaköy’s fame as İstanbul’s centre of attraction
Karaköy, one of İstanbul’s must-see locations, offers everything from luxury accommodations to shopping, restaurants, and contemporary art centres. Galataport, İstanbul’s homeport for cruises, which is located in Karaköy’s centre, was awarded the ‘Best New Development Project’ worldwide at the MAPIC 2023 Awards. With this recognition, Galataport and Karaköy added to their fame as the new centre […]
İstanbul is Among “The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024”
İstanbul was included in Travel + Leisure’s (T+L) “The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024” list and became a recommended travel destination for the following year. The city’s vibrant atmosphere and iconic landmarks give guests unforgettable experiences. The travel magazine T+L compiled “The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024” by showcasing destinations, cities, […]
Türkiye has 5 new Intangible Cultural Heritage elements inscribed on the UNESCO Lists
Türkiye’s five new values have been inscribed to UNESCO’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. The announcement was made during the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Kasane, Republic of Botswana, from 4 to 9 December 2023. With this inscription, the number of the country’s cultural elements […]
Türkiye sets a global example of sustainable tourism
Türkiye, the world’s first country to sign an agreement with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) at a government level, organised a unique, tourism-focused panel discussion in the Turkish Pavilion at COP 28 (28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC). Türkiye’s panel discussion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference focused on the country’s pioneering […]
Turkmen Gas may Flow to Türkiye via Iran
The prospects for the supply of Turkmen natural gas to the Turkish market were discussed during the 7th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission for Economic Cooperation, held on Wednesday, 6 December 2023 in Ashgabat. During the meeting, “a wide range of issues related to the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye in the […]
Turkish contractors realized 1,080 Projects Worth $51 Billion in Turkmenistan, says Turkish Vice President
To date, Turkish contractors have implemented 1,080 projects in Turkmenistan worth US $ 51 billion, Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yilmaz said at the opening of the 10th exhibition of Turkish export goods in Ashgabat, on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. “Our country’s investments in Turkmenistan have reached the level of $147 million. (…) In the […]
Turkmen-Turkish Business Forum in Ashgabat – Turkmenistan-Türkiye Trade Surges to $2.5 Billion, exceeds 2022 Figures
A high-profile Turkmen-Turkish business forum held today in Ashgabat focused on intensifying bilateral economic cooperation and leveraging promising future plans. Cevdet Yilmaz, Vice President of Türkiye and head of the Turkish delegation, highlighted the impressive growth in trade between the two nations, with a total turnover of $2.5 billion achieved in January-November 2023. This figure […]
Turkmenistan and Türkiye Outline Agenda for Future Economic Collaboration – joint commission for economic cooperation met in Ashgabat
The 7th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission on Economic Cooperation, which took place in Ashgabat on 6 December 2023, brought together the heads of the leading ministries and departments of Turkmenistan and the Turkish delegation headed by Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. From Turkmen side the meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Atdayev. […]
Türkiye is one of the strategic trade and economic partners of Turkmenistan, says President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
The development of strategic and long-term cooperation with Türkiye is one of the priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said at a meeting with Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yilmaz on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, TDH reports. Cevdet Yilmaz is the co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission on Economic Cooperation and arrived in Turkmenistan at […]
Türkiye’s Export Goods Showcase Opens in Ashgabat Alongside Business Forum and Economic Commission Meeting
An exhibition of Turkish export products opens in Ashgabat today, which will last until 8 December. In his congratulatory message to the participants of the exhibition, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted: “The Republic of Türkiye is one of the leading trade and economic partners of our country. Turkish companies work closely with Turkmen companies, which contributes […]
Baklava: A Turkish Tradition that Transcends Centuries
Baklava. This delectable Turkish pasty featuring paper-thin layers of phyllo dough, butter and a fragrant sweet syrup is almost certainly the first dessert on the gastronomic itinerary of every tourist visiting Türkiye. A true feast of flavour, baklava is also a significant symbol of Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage. The pastry’s centuries-old tradition, craftsmanship and rich […]
Over One Million Turkish Hotel Beds Are Now Sustainably Verified & Certified
Over one million hotel beds in Türkiye have now received sustainable tourism verifications and certificates, according to figures released today by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, at the beginning of WTM. More than 7,500 hotels containing 1,044,189 beds have been awarded Sustainable Tourism Verifications and Certificates within Türkiye’s National Sustainability Tourism Program. The […]
The culinary scenes of İzmir and Bodrum make a brilliant entry in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide İstanbul, İzmir, Bodrum
A total of 111 restaurants are recommended, including 15 in İzmir and 19 in Bodrum 2 restaurants in Bodrum and 3 restaurants in İzmir are awarded One MICHELIN Star; 2 new establishments are also honoured in İstanbul 4 new committed restaurants receive the MICHELIN Green Star A new MICHELIN Award is presented: the MICHELIN Sommelier […]
Customs services of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye to Establish Joint Consultative Group
Striving for enhancing customs cooperation and facilitating trade flows, representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, and the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye convened for a trilateral meeting via video link on 23 November 2023. This meeting, initiated by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, aimed to operationalize […]
Turkmen-Türkiye cooperation on the pages of the Türkiye press
Today, carrying out close interaction on the world stage, Turkmenistan and Türkiye demonstrate similar or largely similar positions on current regional and global issues. Cooperation in the humanitarian sphere is recognized in the world as an important tool for maintaining mutual understanding between peoples and creating a favorable climate for their political and economic interaction. […]
The Turkmen delegation took part in the “United for Peace in Palestine” Summit
Under the patronage of the First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan, the “United for Peace in Palestine” Summit was held in Istanbul with the participation of the spouses of heads of state and government and special representatives from numerous countries. On behalf of Turkmenistan, the event was attended by diplomat Chinar Rustemova, Chairman of the […]
Ashgabat Hosts Meeting on CASCA+ Multimodal Transport Corridor Development
A three-day meeting of heads of railway departments from countries participating in the international multimodal transport corridor “Countries of the Asia-Pacific region-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Europe” (CASCA+) kicked off in Ashgabat on 15 November. Representatives from the public and private sectors of CASCA+ member countries gathered to discuss strategies for revitalizing the route. Specific topics included implementing special tariffs […]
11th INTERNATIONAL BALKAN COUNTRIES THEATER FESTIVAL “Balkan Breeze”
Tamer Karadağli, Turkish state theaters General art director “Balkan Countries Theater Festival” is organized in Bursa every year in spring lead by Turkish State Theaters, in which leading theater groups of Balkan countries that contributed to the art of theater, an opportunity will also be provided for the famous theater groups of the world as well. […]
New ECO Transport Corridor through Turkmenistan to forge connectivity between Asia with Europe
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye have signed a protocol on the formation of an international multimodal corridor between Asia and Europe via the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye route, Uzbekistan’s transport ministry reports. The document was signed within the framework of the 12th meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization, which was held in Tashkent […]
Türkiye’s Must-See Museums in a glance
Türkiye is currently experiencing warm autumn days, making it one of the best times to travel in the country. From the Aegean coast and the Turkish Riviera, where it is almost still summer, to the scenic east, this rich geography offers much to discover and Türkiye’s long history is amply illustrated by the country’s 22 […]
President of Turkmenistan received head of Çalik Holding
During a trip to the Balkan province on Friday, 3 Nov 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Ahmet Chalyk, head of Çalik Holding A.Ş. Chalyk expressed his honor at the opportunity to work with Turkmenistan on major infrastructure projects. Berdimuhamedov noted the significant contributions of Turkish companies, including Çalik Holding A.Ş., to Turkmenistan’s socio-economic development and […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
(Astana, November 3, 2023) Dear Heads of State! Dear participants of the Summit! First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the invitation to participate in today’s high-level meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, the conditions created for the high […]
OTS under Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship Enters “TURKTIME”
nCa Report On 3 November 2023, the 10th Anniversary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit in Astana was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Uzbekistan – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Azerbaijan – President Ilham Aliyev Kyrgyzstan – President […]
100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye celebrated in Ashgabat
Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan Togan Oral hosted on a reception on Sunday, 29 October 2023, on occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. Here is a full speech of Ambssador Togan Oral at the festive event: Honorable Orunbasar of the Cabinet of Ministers, Excellencies, Dear citizens living in Turkmenistan, Esteemed members […]
From Independence to the Future: 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye
Fahrettin Altun, Head of the Communications Department under the Administration of the President of Türkiye Today, 100 years ago, against those who wanted to bury in history our 900-year existence on the Anatolian lands, our people, with the last of their strength, after long battles such as Canakkale or Kutul-Amare, began a national struggle and […]
Türkiye Ambassador to Turkmenistan Togan Oral hosted a briefing for the Turkmen and foreign media
Highlights In 2023, it is expected that the bilateral trade between Turkmenistan and Türkiye will approach US $ 3 billion During the visit of National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Türkiye in November 2021, the parties set a goal to increase the volume of trade to US $ 5 billion More than 100 participants from the […]
Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan–Türkiye trilateral working group is working hard on the issues of Turkmen gas supplies to Türkiye, Ambassador Togan Oral says
On Saturday, 28 October 2023, Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Togan Oral held a briefing for local and foreign media accredited in Ashgabat. During the briefing, the Ambassador gave an overview of the outcomes of the official visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Türkiye. At the end of the briefing, a correspondent for the […]
The future of Cycling Tourism was decided in 2023 EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference
The 2023 EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference was held in İzmir, one of the most bike-friendly cities in Türkiye and the first city from Türkiye selected for EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route, on October 11-13, 2023, with the participation of nearly 270 attendees from 34 countries. The conference brought together all the industry professionals to […]
Complete Report: Outcomes of summit talks and business forum of Turkmenistan and Türkiye
nCa Report by Elvira Kadyrova President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has completed his two-day official visit to Türkiye. The summit talks between Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place in Ankara on 26 October 2023, the second day of the visit. Thirteen documents were signed at the end of the summit talks. Before the start […]
Туркменистан-Турция: Итоги переговоров на высшем уровне и двустороннего бизнес-форума
nCa Report – Эльвира Кадырова Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов завершил свой двухдневный официальный визит в Турцию. Переговоры на высшем уровне между Сердаром Бердымухамедовым и президентом Реджепом Тайипом Эрдоганом состоялись в Анкаре 26 октября 2023 года, на второй день визита. По итогам переговоров на высшем уровне было подписано тринадцать документов. Перед началом переговоров на высшем уровне президенты […]
President of Turkmenistan visiting Türkiye, 25-26 October 2023
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, accompanied by a heavyweight delegation, started his two-day official visit to Türkiye on 25 October 2023. The summit talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye are scheduled to take place today (26 October 2023). The Turkmen-Turkish business forum will also be held today. The Turkmen president was received at […]
Визит Президента Туркменистана в Турцию, 25-26 октября 2023 года
Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов в сопровождении многочисленной делегации начал свой двухдневный официальный визит в Турцию 25 октября 2023 года. Переговоры на высшем уровне с президентом Турции Реджепом Тайипом Эрдоганом запланированы на сегодня (26 октября 2023 года). Сегодня также состоится туркмено-турецкий бизнес-форум. В международном аэропорту Анкары Эсенбога президента Туркменистана встретил министр энергетики и природных ресурсов Турции […]
Visit of president of Turkmenistan to Türkiye this week will streamline connectivity and cooperation processes
nCa News and Commentary President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan will travel to Türkiye this week for an official visit. The visit will take place on 25-26 October 2023. The report about the preparations for the visit was made by the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, during an online meeting of […]
Turkmenistan to host single country exhibition of Turkish goods and services in December 2023
According to the information received from the chamber of commerce and industry of Turkmenistan, a single country exhibition of the Turkish goods and services will be hosted in Ashgabat. The exhibition will take place 6-8 December 2023. The decision was taken after a meeting between the ambassador of Türkiye, Togan Oral and the chairman of […]
TRT presented Documentary Films on Ancient Turkmenistan Cities
On Sunday, 15 October 2023, the Turkish state broadcaster TRT held the premiere of documentary films “Kunyaurgench” and “In the Footsteps of the Great Seljuks, the Capital Merv” in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The premiere was attended by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, Togan Oral, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gezalov, the Deputy Chairman […]
Southern corridor connecting China to Europe via Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey has great potential, says IRU Secretary General
IRU’s Secretary General held high-level talks with Mohammad Rezvanifar, President of the Iranian Customs Administration, in Geneva on how to further enhance transport and transit in Iran. Both sides discussed the latest developments in international logistics chain, particularly given Iran’s pivotal geographical position and its active role in the Economic Cooperation Organization region, which makes […]
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye discuss international transport corridor
On Friday, 13 October 2023, transport departments and representatives of the railway sector of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Türkiye and Uzbekistan held an online meeting, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. Issues aimed at accelerating the processes related to the signing of the agreement on the creation of the international transport corridor “China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye-Europe” were discussed […]
Enjoy the ‘Cool İstanbul’ in Autumn!
The cool autumn days bring a renewed excitement for urban exploration, and when İstanbul is your destination, be ready to have unforgettable experiences in the city where continents meet. October heralds the arrival of autumn in İstanbul, a season when the town enjoys sunshine and cool breezes most of the time. Back from long summer […]
President of Turkmenistan to pay an official visit to Türkiye soon
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay an official visit to Türkiye in the near future. This was discussed during the meeting of the head of state with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. At the beginning of the meeting, Fidan conveyed greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Berdimuhamedov […]
İstanbul’s historical ‘Golden Horn’ becomes a new world of charm
Haliç, the neighbourhood surrounding the ‘Golden Horn’, an inlet of the mighty Bosporus and a part of the Historical Peninsula, is one of the most beautiful routes of İstanbul. The Golden Horn, which forms the entry point to the Bosporus, is named for the horn-shaped course and is said to have been given this name […]
Türkiye appoints new Ambassador to Turkmenistan
Türkiye appoints Ahmet Demirok as a new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, reported Turkish news outlets with reference to the Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Ahmet Demirok was born on 21 August 1970 in the Kulu district of Konya province. He received his primary, secondary and secondary education in Kulu. Graduated from the Middle East […]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, […]
Türkiye: Wooden Hypostyle Mosques in Anatolia Also Make It to UNESCO World Heritage Sites List
The Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia, known for the skilful woodcarving and handiwork used in their structures, have followed Gordion as the new addition from Türkiye to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The mosques have been inscribed on the UNESCO List at the Extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, […]
Tajikistan hosted inaugural meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan– Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye” – China joined the event
On 21 September 2023, the first meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor “Tajikistan –Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran-Türkiye” (TUTIT) + China was held in Dushanbe under the auspices of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). As previously reported, in accordance with the recommendation of the “Ankara Declaration” adopted by the 11th Meeting of ECO […]
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye to discuss the development of the TUTIT multimodal corridor in Dushanbe
The first meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye” (TUTIT) will be held in Dushanbe on Thursday, 21 September. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan reports. The meeting of the High-Level Working Group responsible for policy development […]
Turkic States Look to Enhance Intraregional Connectivity Through Transport Corridors
The 2nd Meeting of the Heads of Railway Administrations of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place on 14 September 2023 in Istanbul under the moderation of Mirvokhid Azimov, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States. The meeting was attended by the Secretary General of OTG K.Omuraliev, as well as heads and […]
Autumn brings out the best of Cappadocia
Cappadocia, with its otherworldly landscape, is probably on the ‘bucket list’ of all travellers visiting Türkiye. Unique rock formations, magnificent underground cities with tens of metres of tunnels, houses carved into the rocks, churches, monasteries, one-of-a-kind hot air balloon experiences, and fantastic cave hotels make the region irresistible. When autumn months arrive, the average temperatures […]