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Bulgaria Exceeds Winter Tourism Expectations with 25% Surge in Foreign Visitors

Bulgaria's winter tourism season has surpassed expectations, with a remarkable 25% increase in foreign visitors compared to initial projections. According to Prof. Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analyzes and Evaluations in Tourism, the country welcomed over 2.1 million tourists from abroad during the winter season, significantly exceeding the anticipated 1.7 million visits.

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity

On Sunday, millions of voters in Turkey head to the polls to elect mayors and administrators in local elections which will gauge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity as his ruling party tries to win back key cities it lost five years ago.

Accused in Moscow Concert Hall Attack Provide Full Testimony

In the aftermath of the harrowing attack on Moscow's iconic concert hall "Crocus City Hall," the accused perpetrators have come forth with full testimonies detailing the orchestration of the assault and those who aided in its planning.

AHI president calls for stronger Greece-US ties, vigilance over Turkey

The president of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement marking the 203rd Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, in which he lauded "the heroes who fought and sacrificed to defeat Ottoman rule in a triumph for liberty" but also warned of the threat that Turkey continues to pose in the region.

Five Bulgarian Sailors Return Safely from Hijacked Ship "Ruen"

Five Bulgarian sailors who were part of the crew aboard the hijacked ship "Ruen" have safely returned to Varna. The vessel, owned by Bulgaria and flying the Maltese flag, fell victim to piracy off the coast of Somalia last December. The Bulgarian Navy confirmed the sailors' safe arrival, marking a significant moment of relief for their families and the maritime community.

March Comes in Like a Lion

It was happening again. It was snowing like winter on the day it was supposed to be for celebrating spring. Actually, what we used to think of being abnormal, might be the new normal now. On a normal March 21st, one expects to go out in fields and gardens to celebrate the coming of spring.

The ‘national mourning’ that never was: Combating fake news in Erdogan’s Turkey

Turkey is definitely not one of those countries that excel as standard-bearers when it comes to balanced reporting and media freedoms or media literacy. On the contrary, it usually appears in the international press for its - many - media deficiencies, whether it be censorship cases, propaganda-induced fake news or media ownership concentration issues.

Türkiye ready to cooperate in combating terrorism, Erdoğan tells Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has condemned the "heinous terrorist attack" in Moscow, as he expressed his country's readiness to cooperate with Russia in combating terrorism in a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Turkish intel ‘neutralizes’ senior PKK/YPG terrorist

The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has "neutralized" a so-called leader of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in Syria, who was wanted under the "green category."

Security sources on March 22 revealed that the Turkish intel previously uncovered the terrorist activities and connections of Halil Tekin, code-named Seydo, before the operation in the Qamishli region.

Why NATO’s tolerance of Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus weakens its case on Ukraine

With Ukraine facing a resurgent Russia, NATO leaders have been clear that they do not and "will never recognize Russia's illegal and illegitimate annexations, including Crimea." While Western leaders speak clearly when it comes to Ukraine, their uncompromising positions are unfortunately undermined when NATO remains largely silent over the precedent for Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Turkey's in