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Türkiye marks 101st anniversary of republic with celebrations

The nation celebrated the 101st anniversary of the Turkish Republic's founding on Oct. 29, with festivities held in cities across the country.

In the capital Ankara, streets and squares were adorned with Turkish flags, and citizens paid homage to modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by visiting Anıtkabir, his mausoleum.

Midyat sees tourism boom in autumn

The rich historical architecture and cultural heritage have made Mardin's Midyat district a sought-after destination for tourists, especially during the autumn months as visitor numbers tend to rise.

With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, both domestic and international tourists are flocking to Midyat, a city steeped in 12,000 years of history and home to numerous civilizations.

Türkiye sets higher targets for fast-growing gastronomy tourism

Türkiye is rolling up its sleeves to increase its income from gastronomy tourism, which is expected to reach $18 billion by the end of the year and $25 billion by 2025.

Gastronomy tourism is defined as a form of travel to discover the culinary culture, local dishes, beverages and production methods of a region or country.

Climate change poses inflation risks through food prices: Central Bank

Türkiye is at risk of significant inflationary pressure through food prices driven by climate change, according to researchers at the country's Central Bank.

Climate change has not only become a major threat to sustainability and food security but also to price stability, they warned.

At least 8 killed in accident in country’s southeast

A collision between a passenger minibus and a truck has killed at least eight people and injured 11 others in the southeastern province of Gaziantep.

A minibus traveling towards the neighboring city of Hatay on May 6 collided with a concrete mixer truck, local media reported. The vehicle carrying several passengers was crushed by the impact of the accident and tumbled down a slope.

Turkey, a year after the life-changing earthquakes

HATAY, Turkey - "It felt like the world was turning upside down. Telling the story is not the same as experiencing it." Sixty-one-year-old Kanraman Karat vividly remembers this night last year when the earth shook violently in the middle of his slumbers, taking tens of thousands of lives and destroying hundreds of thousands of properties.

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