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Turkish Airlines brings Istanbul-style lounge experience to Edinburgh
Turkish Airlines has opened its first European lounge abroad at Edinburgh Airport, marking a milestone for the carrier’s international ground offering and expanding premium facilities ...
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Turkish Airlines Carries 85 Million Passengers as Demand Surges in 2025
Turkish Airlines reports carrying 85.3 million passengers in the first 11 months of 2025, an 8.4% increase from the same period last year, as growing ...
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Georgia introduces mandatory travel insurance for Turkish tourists in 2026
Georgia will require Turkish citizens to present valid travel and health insurance policies for entry beginning 1 January 2026. The new rule applies to all ...
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Pegasus Airlines Acquires Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings
Pegasus Airlines has finalized an agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its leisure-focused subsidiary Smartwings, marking a significant expansion of the Turkish low-cost carrier’s reach ...
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Vino Locale makes history with Two Stars as MICHELIN Guide Türkiye unveils 2026 selection
The MICHELIN Guide Türkiye has released its 2026 restaurant selection, naming Vino Locale as the country’s newest Two-Star restaurant and welcoming Cappadocia into the Guide ...
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Pegasus Airlines launches direct Istanbul–Bilbao flights
For many travelers, the joy of discovering a new region often begins with the simple convenience of getting there. That journey is about to become ...
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Pope Leo XIV’s Turkey Visit Spotlights Historic Sites and Christian–Muslim Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV concluded his three-day visit to Turkey (Türkiye) on November 30, 2025, having toured Ankara, Istanbul and İznik to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary ...
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TÜRSAB Members Vote for Stability as Firuz Bağlıkaya Wins Again
Turkey’s Association of Travel Agencies has re-elected Firuz Bağlıkaya as President after he won more than 70% of valid votes at TÜRSAB’s 26th Ordinary General ...
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Thailand Names Turkish Artist as 2026 Brand Ambassador
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Turkish contemporary artist Payam Latifi as its 2026 Thailand Brand Ambassador for Türkiye in a ceremony at ...
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AirAsia X Launches New Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul Route With Fares From $205
AirAsia X has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul, marking a major expansion for the long-haul low-cost airline and introducing one-way ...
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Istanbul Airport lounge sets new record as global recognition grows
İGA İstanbul Airport has set a new passenger record for its premium lounge services after welcoming 172,357 guests in October, marking the highest monthly total ...
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Istanbul tourist deaths prompt major investigation into food and hotel safety
Turkish authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the deaths of a German tourist mother and her two children in Istanbul, after the family fell ...
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Where Ataturk’s story began — now beautifully restored
Every historic home tells a story, but few are as symbolic as the one on a quiet street in Thessaloniki where a young boy named ...
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Record-Breaking October Puts Antalya Back on Top of Europe’s Holiday Hotspots
Antalya has recorded its highest-ever October visitor numbers, welcoming more than 2.2 million foreign tourists last month, according to official data from Turkey’s Ministry of ...
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Montenegro suspends visa-free entry for Turks: Pegasus cancels flights
For travelers planning a Balkan getaway this winter, a sudden policy shift has put Montenegro back in the headlines. Following recent diplomatic tensions, the Montenegrin ...
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Bank of China Backs Turkish Airlines with Five-Year Credit Deal
Turkish Airlines has secured a five-year credit facility worth 2.9 billion Chinese yuan (approximately USD 412 million) from the Bank of China to support its ...
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Türkiye Nears $64 Billion Tourism Goal Amid Rising Global Demand
Türkiye’s tourism industry is on track to meet its year-end target of $64 billion in revenue, bolstered by a steady rise in international visitor numbers ...
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A historic city in Iraq is back on Turkish Airlines’ flight map
For travelers drawn to places where culture, history, and modern life intersect, there’s a new route to rediscover. After a pause of nearly two years, ...
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German Tourism Leaders Discuss the Future of Turkish Tourism at Antalya Tourism Fair – ATF25
Tourism leaders from Germany and Turkey convened at the International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF25) to discuss the future of Turkish tourism and its strategic ties ...
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Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Travel for Turks After Violent Incident
Montenegro has suspended visa-free travel for Turkish citizens following a violent altercation in the capital, Podgorica, that led to widespread unrest and diplomatic repercussions. The ...
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