This year’s meeting of the Tripartite Council for the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway Project is to be held in Istanbul starting today. The railway, a joint Georgian-Azerbaijani-Turkish inter-state affair, is heavily funded by the Azerbaijan State Oil Fund, and of mutual benefit to all the partners.
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Istanbul To Have a New Urban Area
A new urban area that will soon be home to some 1.5 million people will be built in Istanbul. Officials say the construction for this new area is going to start in the next six months, on the Black Sea coast on the European side of Istanbul, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
Beautiful and Unusual Eastern Europe Honeymoon Escapes
A part of the world, little explored for its spectacular honeymoon escapes, is here to enchant newlyweds with its amazing, out of this world, landscapes.
Izmir Jazz Festival Kicks Off Next Month
Turkey is gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Izmir European Jazz Festival in style, announcing plans to host no less than 10 concerts in the city over its duration, from March 4 until March 20.
Turkey to Build World’s Biggest Mega Airport
According to the Turkish Ministry of Transport, Shipping and Communications, the total number of airports inside Turkey will grow to 56, including the massive plans for a mega facility targeted for Istanbul 2020. The third Istanbul project in the North of the city will reportedly accommodate 150 million passengers a year. The projected cost of that facility is some €7 billion euro.
Turkey to Launch 69 New Tourism Areas
To reach its goal of attracting 33 million foreign tourists this year, Turkey has big plans. The country is set to open 69 new tourism areas in 24 cities according to Culture Minister Ertuğrul Günay. These new areas include a pilot project to enhance the infrastructure of Ölüdeniz, the restoration of the ancient theatre in […]
Turkey Plans World’s Largest Airport in Istanbul
Turkey has big plans in terms of tourism as it plans to build the world’s largest airport in Istanbul according to Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim. This new airport will be near the Black Sea, will occupy a 77 million square meter plot, and, when it will be finished, will have a capacity of 150 million […]
Mustache Mania Drives Tourism in Turkey
Turkey as a travel destination offers dozens of hair-raising attractions for the adventurous traveler, but recently the country has seen an influx of visitors looking for an altogether different experience – men in search of facial hair implants.
Camel Wrestling Championship Draws in the Crowds in Turkey
Last weekend saw thousands of Turkish ungulate fans turn out to witness the annual Camel Wrestling Championships in Selcuk, an event which saw more than a hundred camels decked out in fluorescent pompoms and veiled headdresses as they fought for the affections of waiting females.
Avrasya Boat Show 2013 – For the Yachtsman and Boatsman
For the avid boat enthusiast headed to Istanbul, the Avrasya Boat Show unveils this year’s most desirable water craft and accessories.
Argophilia Must See Eastern European Destinations of 2013
How about trying a Eastern European destination, instead of the beaten path of Western Europe – Paris, Vienna, or Berlin? Your call. This side of the world still waits with fresh homemade bread, a shot of schnapps, and a warm heart. Come in, and find out.
Turkey Accordingly: Uncovering An Expert’s Guide
For US travelers considering venturing to new and exciting destinations previously undiscovered, Turkey should be at the top of any list. Mysterious and majestic, inviting and fascinating, the land that was part of Sargon of Akkad’s vast empire, is today a place of still existent legend, and maybe even more immeasurable beauty. In this article […]
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