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Korean Restaurant Thrives in Türkiye’s Trabzon
A Korean cuisine restaurant in Trabzon, opened by young entrepreneurs through a franchise, has garnered overwhelming demand, particularly from university students. The restaurant features popular dishes such as Bibimbap, Mandu,…
Turks Return to Khalid-i Baghdadi’s Tomb After 14 Years in Syria
For the first time in 14 years, Turks visited the tomb of Islamic scholar Mevlana Khalid-i Baghdadi in Damascus, Syria, following the fall of the Assad regime.
The tomb, located at the foot of Mount Qasiyun, is maintained by…
Kenyan Athletes cooked Turkish bread in Mersin
Kenyan athletes participating in the 6th International Mersin Marathon trained in Darısekisi Örnek Village, blending preparation with local culture. They joined villagers in cooking flatbread (Bazlama) while enjoying the…
Last Iron Forgers in Kilis Struggle to Keep Craft Alive
Kemal Etçi, a 54-year-old blacksmith in Kilis, Türkiye, has been forging hot iron for 30 years, continuing the traditional craft he learned from his father. Despite his dedication, the art of iron forging is nearing extinction due…
Retired Turkish Teacher Turns Silkworm Hobby into Global Business
Gülfer Keskin, a retired mathematics teacher from Izmir, Türkiye, turned her passion for silkworm farming into a successful business producing silk shawls, kimonos, and other items. Starting as a hobby after retirement, Keskin now…
Daily Training for Wrestling Camel in Türkiye’s Aydın
In Aydın's Incirliova district, a camel named Gören is prepared for the 2024-2025 camel wrestling season with daily 10-kilometer walks. The 11-year-old camel, owned by İsmail Gören, is carefully trained under the supervision of…
Ancient Roman Fountain in Türkiye Flows Again After 1,800 Years
The Kestros Fountain in the ancient city of Perge, Antalya, believed to date back to the 2nd century and the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian, has been restored to flow once more after 1,800 years.
Located 17 kilometers east of…
Salt-Cooked Turkish Coffee Gains Popularity
Turkish coffee cooked in Çankırı’s famous rock salt is drawing significant attention for its unique flavor. Prepared using salt extracted from a Hittite-era salt cave, this coffee is roasted in a sand-salt mixture heated to 350°C,…
Ottoman-Era Fez Factory in Türkiye Awaits Revival
The historic Dinkhane factory in Başiskele, Kocaeli, established in 1832 to strengthen the durability of Ottoman fezzes, now stands in ruins. Originally set up under Sultan Mahmud II to process fezzes produced at Istanbul’s…
Turkish ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Eyes Guinness World Record
Elazığ's unique Coffee Cup Museum in Türkiye, boasting over 6,000 coffee cups, has attracted 300,000 visitors since opening on October 29, 2023. The museum, launched by the Elazığ Tourism, Culture, and Promotion Association on Türkiye’s…