Anadolu Agency

Hot air balloon tourism in Türkiye could attract nearly 2 million passengers by 2030 with the introduction of new routes, according to the head of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).

Israel's use of artificial intelligence (AI) funded by European Union research programs to target civilians is drawing criticism.

Since the Israeli attacks on Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, the EU has provided over €238 million ($246 million) to Israeli institutions for research and innovation.

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, accompanied by a large delegation of businesspeople, will travel to Bangladesh later this week to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment.

Bolat and the delegation are scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Jan. 9.

The Agricultural Insurance Pool (TARSİM) issued 3.2 million policies and distributed 22.5 billion liras in state premium support and damage compensation to farmers in 2024, according to Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı.

Türkiye's gaming startup ecosystem has risen to prominence on the global stage, driven by a blend of high-profile exits, substantial investments and innovative entrepreneurs.

The industry's evolution from its humble beginnings underscores its remarkable trajectory to a thriving ecosystem.

The Turkish e-commerce sector has met its turnover target of 3.4 trillion Turkish Liras ($96.1 billion) in 2024, hoping to boost the industry's business volume to above 5 trillion liras this year, says Hakan Çevikoğlu, president of the Electronic Commerce Operators Association (ETİD).

The ancient city of Ephesus is preparing to offer visitors a new experience with its walkable routes, uncovered historical sites and redesigned entrance layout.

Ephesus, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis, showcases Anatolia's rich history, spanning from prehistoric times to the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylic and Ottoman periods.

Hungary is set to implement border controls with Romania starting January 1, coinciding with Romania's accession to the Schengen area by land, according to Schengen.news and the Anadolu Agency. Hungarian authorities have announced that the measures aim to address potential risks to public order and internal security.

Türkiye will continue attracting large investments as the country becomes a hub of digitalization and innovation due to its economic policies and developments in technology, logistics, production, and more key areas for innovation.

Türkiye was the only country whose Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P credit ratings increased this year.

A delegation from the Turkish parliament will visit the notorious Saydnaya prison in Syria on Dec. 30, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government.