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Thousands of artworks on display in Ankara

The third international ArtAnkara Contemporary Art Fair is set to be held between March 16 and 19 at the ATO Congresium Congress and Exhibition Hall in Turkey's capital Ankara, featuring artworks by 600 artists from around the world. 

The fair, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, will showcase the newest works of Turkish and international contemporary art to visitors. 

European Parliament votes to end visa-free travel for Americans

The European Parliament has voted to end visa-free travel for Americans within the EU.

 

It comes after the US failed to agree visa-free travel for citizens of five EU countries – Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and Romania – as part of a reciprocity agreement. US citizens can normally travel to all countries in the bloc without a visa.

 

Russian tourist numbers to Turkey skyrocket in January but foreign arrivals keep declining

The number of Russian tourists visiting Turkey soared 81.5 percent in January compared to the same month of 2016, although foreign arrivals to the country continued to decline, official data has showed. 

According to preliminary data released by the Tourism Ministry on Feb. 28, some 40,124 Russians visited Turkey in January. 

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