19th EMITT Exhibition Launch - congress tourism and sports
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Creating a difference with new countries and big innovations. Listed as 5th biggest tourism exhibition of the world, EMITT shall include congress tourism and outdoor sports in its special halls.
The East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT) is getting ready to introduce congress tourism and outdoor sports to its agenda. The 19th edition of EMITT will be held 22 - 25 January 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Constitutional court rejects extension of pre-trial detention
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For years, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Justice have been asking Turkey to reform the application of pre-trial detention.
Turkey's Mersin to host 2013 Mediterranean Games
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PARIS (AP) — The Turkish town of Mersin has been chosen to host the 2013 Mediterranean Games after Greece was stripped of the event because of financial problems.
A message from Izmir to Van: You Are Not Alone...
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The students of İzmir Private Çamlaraltı College, sensitively approaching to the social problems, making the necessary planning for the solution in order to make it happen, have started a social aid campaign after the 7.2 earthquake in order to give a message to their friends in Van; "We’re feeling your feelings; You are not alone".
Civil Disobedience or Terrorists in Gezi Park, Istanbul?
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Just as the Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wanted to add a new project to the previous and ongoing great projects under his government such as Hasan Keyf Dam Project, Allianoi / Bergama Dam, the Black Sea – Marmara Channel (the Plinius Channel), a third airport and a third Bosporus Bridge in Istanbul for the economically developing Turkey,
Fund-Raising Appeal for Pupils from Nepal
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Dear readers and followers of alaturka.info, please read and check the following lines of our dear friend Ann from Kale Emlak in Side for helping pupils in Nepal since they have lost most of their school buildings as well as all their education materials.
ECHR: Turkey disregards Source Protect of Journalists
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Turkey needs to respect the protection of journalists' sources and the freedom of the press more to keep Human Rights, the European Court of Justice published in one of its latest decisions.
Visa special provision for Turkish tourists not extended
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A special arrangement with the EU Commission had made it possible for Turkish tourists to travel to one of the Greek islands since the summer of 2012, without first having to go to the Greek consulate for the necessary visa application.
Important Changing: Highway tolls for foreign vehicles
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In the future, vehicles with a foreign license or number plate will also have to pay tolls in Turkey.
The earth is shaking for a week - questionable reactions!
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Canakkale is situated at the Sea of the Dardanelles, which leads to the Maramara Sea.
Turkey’s island Bozcaada to ban vehicles of visitors
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The Municipality of Bozcaada, located in the northeast of the Aegean Sea, announced its plans to ban all motorized vehicles on the island due to intensive traffic in the popular vacation spot during the summertime.
Marriage contract discovered - sexual slavery allowed
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During excavations of Assyrian tombs near Kayseri, Turkish archaeologists have discovered one of the earliest marriage contracts ever found, dating back to about 4,000 years.
Snow across the country - Turkey experienced winter
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The meteorologists had announced it a few days ago and it appears as announced: snow almost everywhere in Turkey, even at the Turkish Riviera, snow for the first time since decades.
The Istanbul Canal Route was announced now.
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Up till now there is still peace and tranquility at the Küçükçekmece Gölü (Lake) in the Marmara region, nestled between the Istanbul districts of Küçükçekmece and Avcılar.
Archaeologist discovered 12th-century Seljuk Baths
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In the southeastern Turkish Sanliurfa province near the Iraqi border, archaeologists have discovered the historic remains of a 12th century bathhouse.
Deadly attack on doctor sparks protests in Turkey
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A deadly attack on a cardiologist has sparked outrage and protests in Turkey, particularly in Istanbul. Doctors took to the streets in several cities across the country today and demonstrated against increasing violence against their profession.
Another heinous honour killing in Turkey
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And again one asks oneself, how is this still possible in a society that is fundamentally modern and how do the representatives of religious faith actually express themselves in the assessment of this heinous act against the background of honour killing?
How to Manage Your Finances in Germany
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Learning how to manage your finances abroad can feel complicated, especially if you're switching between currencies to keep on top of your expenses back home.
Cigarette ban in Turkey, smoking hookahs be banned?
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With the consistent ban on nicotine consumption in public places in the last few years since 2009, a wave of indignation initially arose, since the Turks in particular are known for consuming/enjoying huge quantities of cigarettes.
10 years ago: "You shall fear your people as you fear God."
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This saying, fixed in Turkish on a garage door in Istanbul, which basically applies everywhere in the world and regardless of any religious orientation or world view, seems to have a completely different interpretation relevance in Turkey.