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ISTANBUL VOTED DESTINATION OF THE YEAR

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ISTANBUL VOTED DESTINATION OF THE YEAR at the Food & Travel Reader Awards Turkish Culture and Tourism Office UK For Immediate Release – 7 September 2012  London –  Istanbul was crowned Destination of the Year at the inaugural Food and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

City of Inspirations – from Istanbul to London

Contemporary Turkish Art – A Collective Exhibition From Istanbul to London… An eclectic and colourful project, inspired by the great city of Istanbul, which remains one of the greatest ancient civilizations and cultures in harmony with Turkish culture.   The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

3,000 year-old Sculpture of Hittite King Suppiluliuma Discovered in Hatay, Turkey

A colossal two-tonne 3,000 year-old sculpture of Hittite King Suppiluliuma is one of the latest cultural treasures to be unearthed by an international team in Tell Tayinat, an ancient site in Hatay, southeastern Turkey.  Alongside the statue archaeologists found another […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

MEANDER – East to West along a Turkish Riveria – Jeremy Seal

MEANDER – Jeremy Seal Published in hardback by Chatto & Windus, 5th July 2012, priced £16.99. Click here for PDF article Also available as an e-book. A wonderful, winding exploration of the fabled Turkish river, the pivotal meeting point between […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

IS ISTANBUL ON THE WAY TO ‘LONDONISATION’?

A Talk with Q&A by award-winning Turkish Architect Emre Arolat as part of the London Festival of Architecture The Hub: Kings Cross, Friday 6 July 2012 at 7pm (Doors open 6.30pm) For Immediate Release LONDON (19 June 2012) — Award-winning […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

The Faces of Deportation

The Faces of Deportation Art exhibition is taking place to commermorate the roofing of the Crimcam Tartarsduring the Second World War by Stalin. Exhibition first start 17 May at 18.30 til 20.00 at the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre.   […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Turkey celebrates official London Book Fair Market Focus 2013

Turkey celebrates official London Book Fair Market Focus handover from China to Turkey. London, Friday 20 April 2011: In an official handover ceremony on 18th April, on the final day of the fair, The London Book Fair, the British Council, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Current World Archaeology

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Current World Archaeology (CWA) will be focusing on Turkey’s archaeological sites, both the popular and lesser-known, for its April/May 2012 issue under the heading ‘Turkish Odyssey: Exploring Izmir and Ephesus’ and continuing the Turkish theme in all its issues for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Luxury Holidays in Turkey

Immediate Press Release March 2012 www.luxuryholidaysinturkey.com Luxury Holidays in Turkey the company with the growing reputation for providing bespoke personal accommodation for the Best that Turkey has to offer. A British and Turkish company with offices in London, Istanbul and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Atlasjet launches Stansted flights

Atlasjetis launching daily flights from London Stansted to Turkey on 5thMay 2012. The private Turkish airline aims to provide a better quality flight for business or leisure travel from Stansted. Known in Turkey as ‘the airline which loves its passengers […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

The Evliya Çelebi Way

The Evliya Çelebi Way is a sustainable, cultural route for horse-riders, hikers and bikers that has been established in northwest Turkey in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the birth, in 1611, of the great Ottoman adventurer of that name. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

New for 2012 – Experience Turkey in style at Kalkan’s Likya Gardens

Kalkan is one of Turkey’s most loved resorts and its relaxed ambience, stunning coastline and chic bars and restaurants entice guests back year after year. This year Kalkan has a new attraction – the Likya Gardens, a truly exclusive, adult-only […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Turkish Delight Magazine Launched

Turkish Delight magazine is delighted to announce the December 2011 launch of its debut issue. The first English publication about Turkish cuisine, travel and lifestyle, Turkish Delight is inspirational reading for anyone who is interested in Turkey. Featuring a host […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Two Turkish Hotels Make Tatler’s Top 101 of 2012

Two Turkish Hotels Make Tatler’s Top 101 The new House Hotel Bosphorus and Four Seasons Bosphorus, both in Istanbul, have made the prestigious Tatler Top 101 Hotels of 2012. The list, compiled by expert travel writers and whittled down from a shortlist […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Turkish Culture & Tourism Office and social media

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office is now  on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Like our page, tweet us and follow us to find out  what’s happening in Turkey. TCTO Facebook - Twitter UK & Ireland  – Youtube Turkish Tourism Office

Win an all inclusive trip to Turkey!

Register at www.youinturkey.com to submit your favourite photos, videos or testimonials of Turkey and vote for your favourite for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip! Competition closes 15th December 2011 and is open to all photographers and videographers aged […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

An Istanbul Tourist Essential: The Museum Pass

Save time and money when visiting museums in Istanbul with the new Istanbul Museum Pass. This pre-paid card costs 72TL and provides entry into six Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism-owned museums over a period of 72 hours (3 days). The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sunday Times Readers’ Awards

The Sunday Times launches its annual Readers’ Awards in the November issue of the Sunday Times Travel Magazine. Cast your votes – for Turkey of course! – by November 6. The winners will be announced in the January 2012 issue, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

112 Emergency Number Now Available in English

With effect from 13 June 2011, British and Irish holidaymakers and expatriates can avail of the 112 emergency ambulance number in their native language, with the service now provided additionally in English. The same applies to the 184 patient complaints […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

New Luxury Hotels for 2011

Summer 2011 sees the opening of several high-profile luxury hotels in Turkey… Istanbul welcomes the Edition: a towering 13 floors, comprising 20,000 square foot of luxury spa space, 78 generously proportioned guest rooms and the city’s first Cipriani restaurant. Situated […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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