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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…
Selimiye Mosque Exhibition Marks 450 Years
An exhibition titled "Selimiye Social Complex Photograph Exhibition in the 450th Anniversary of Its Construction" has opened in Edirne, displaying Istanbul Technical University’s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aras Neftçi’s extensive…
Türkiye’s Historic Mesir Macunu Gains EU Geographical Indication
Manisa’s Mesir Macunu (Paste), central to one of Türkiye’s oldest festivals, has become the 28th Turkish product to receive the European Union Geographical Indication (GI), marking international recognition. The application,…
Istanbul Airport Celebrates Republic Day
Istanbul Airport marked Türkiye’s 101st Republic Day and its own 6th anniversary with special celebrations and the addition of a new airline, bringing its total to 109. Now one of the world’s leading hubs, the airport hosted a…
Turkish Students Form Map of Türkiye for Republic Day
In Bursa, nearly 500 students from Hamitler High School celebrated the Republic’s 101st anniversary by forming a large map of Türkiye in their schoolyard. Students also displayed a Turkish flag and a portrait of Atatürk,…