22 July 2021
Turkey safe haven for investors according to Vice President Fuat Oktay, the Vice President, said during a joint news conference in Ankara with the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, that the Turkish economy had displayed a “very successful performance” during the coronavirus pandemic, which highlighted that the sectors’ investments, both public and private, had continued without slowing or stopping.20 July 2021
15,000 Russians arrive every day in Antalya The General Manager of Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, Deniz Varol said that air traffic has surged with flights from Russia. Planes have been arriving in Antalya after a two-month suspension in flights. More than 110,000 Russians have arrived in Turkey in the past week alone.20 July 2021
Plane spotters given official space at Istanbul Airport Turkey’s Istanbul Airport has become the first airport in Turkey to formally reserve a place at the airport exclusively for plane spotters. Enthusiasts of planes have flocked on Friday to the space, which overlooks the runways of the airport, for its inauguration.20 July 2021
Turkish Cargo flies 100 million COVID vaccines around the world Turkish Cargo, a subsidiary of the national carrier of Turkish Airlines has delivered a grand total of 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to over 35 countries around the world, with more than 250 flights operating since the pandemic first hit.20 July 2021
After 5 years Restoration, Sumela Monastery opens In the Black Sea province of Trabzon, the Sumela Monastery has finally re-opened to visitors after undergoing a 5-year restoration project in Turkey. The monastery is also referred to as Mother Mary, or Virgin Mary, and is carved from rocks in a wooded slope of Mt. Karadag in Macka which sits 984 foot (300 metres) above the Altindere Valley.14 July 2021
Turkey looks for ways to boost vaccination schedule More than 17 million Turks have now had both doses of the covid vaccine. But with Eid on the horizon, summer holidays slowing progress and new variants threatening to send case numbers spiralling, Turkish authorities are working on ways to boost the country's vaccination schedule.06 July 2021
Travel ban easing prompts tourist wave The relaxing of travel bans has prompted a wave of tourists heading to Turkey. Antalya, a favourite with Russians, Germans and other Europeans, welcomed a surge of visitors in June, including 110,000 Russians in a week. Officials hope that the healthy numbers will herald a return that will bring tourism -- almost -- back to form in Turkey.29 June 2021
Turkey reaches out to Russia in its bid for the moon Turkey's space programme only began 18 months ago, but it's already making giant leaps. The head of Turkey's space agency has confirmed he is in talks with several countries about progressing Turkey's bid to reach the moon in 2023. The $1bn programme includes scientific exploration and launching Turkey's own satellites.22 June 2021
Turkey’s tourism sector looks towards domestic market If there are no new COVID-19 restrictions, Turkey’s tourism sector is optimistically looking to have what could be their ‘best season of the century’ amongst Turkish nationals, as Turks are expected to flock to resort cities for their holidays.22 June 2021
Turkish tourism hub Antalya ready for summer In the southern Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, more than a million people have now been vaccinated by Turkish health workers against COVID-19. Administered to more than 73% of the target population, more than one million doses have been given out, the provincial health director for Antalya, Unal Hulur, has said.22 June 2021
Turkey steps up vaccines, giving 1m each day The Turkish government has ramped up its Covid-19 vaccine response, doling out a million each day, about 10 times the rate up until June. In response, investment bank JP Morgan has revised its economic forecast for Turkey from 6.1% to 6.8%. The vaccination effort is also prompting hope for Turkey's tourist season.20 June 2021
With 519 Blue Flag beaches, Turkey ranks third globally Turkey is continuing its charge to the top of the global rankings for the cleanest beaches in the world. The number of Blue Flag beaches reached 519 in 2021, and these Blue Flag beaches are increasing in number each year thanks to the Turkish environmental investments. 519 beaches sees Turkey rank third globally.