ISTANBUL

The German Food and Agriculture Ministry has lodged an objection with the European Union regarding Türkiye's application to register döner kebab as its traditional dish.

In April, the Istanbul-based International Döner Federation, representing döner producers in Türkiye, applied to the EU to obtain "traditional specialty guaranteed" status for this Turkish delicacy.

French train operator SNCF's TGV "M" (Modular) next generation high-speed passenger train is pictured at the Alstom plant in Belfort, eastern France, during the unveiling of its InOui (the brand name of premium TGV train services) livery, on April 29, 2024.

Istanbul Airport remained the busiest air hub in Europe from July 15 to 21, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has said.

The airport saw an average of 1,485 flights daily last week, Uraloğlu said, citing data from the European Organization for Air Navigation Safety (Eurocontrol).

In an upcoming exhibition, Istanbul's Basilica Cistern will host a collection of 22 predominantly crystal artworks by contemporary Czech sculptors Vlastimil Beránek and Jaroslav Prošek, set within its ancient, 1,500-year-old historical ambiance.

A draft decision submitted by the prosecutor in a U.S. court case could reportedly lead to the extradition of Turkish writer Eylem Tok, who fled the country with her teenage son following a fatal accident in Istanbul.

A car belonging to late Barış Manço, one of the legendary names of Turkish music, from when he resided in Belgium, has been transferred to Türkiye to be exhibited at the Barış Manço Museum in Istanbul, after the completion of the legal procedures.

Coffee enthusiasts have much to look forward to this year as Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Antalya prepare to host coffee festivals.

Each event celebrates coffee culture, attracting afficionados and industry professionals alike.

Under the sweltering Turkish sun, tourists wander through sets that recreate Ottoman and Byzantine-era castles, take selfies with actors in traditional Ottoman costumes and watch horseback stunt performances. Among them is Riia Toivanen, 22, a devoted fan of Turkish television drama who traveled to Istanbul from Finland with her mother to delve into the realm of her beloved shows.

Under the sweltering Turkish sun, tourists wander through sets that recreate Ottoman and Byzantine-era castles, take selfies with actors in traditional Ottoman costumes and watch horseback stunt performances. Among them is Riia Toivanen, 22, a devoted fan of Turkish television drama who traveled to Istanbul from Finland with her mother to delve into the realm of her beloved shows.

The worst is over in inflation, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said, adding that "we are the beginning of the disinflation process."

"We are implementing a very consistent disinflation program," Şimşek said in a speech he delivered at the Turkish Industry and Business Association's (TÜSİAD) high advisory council meeting in Istanbul.