For 55 years, Hakan Özbingöl has walked Istanbul's streets at 3:30 a.m. during Ramadan, beating the davul drum to wake residents for sahur. The Ottoman-era tradition, preserved largely by the Romani community, continues as a sacred duty connecting modern Turkey to its imperial past.
Archaeologists in Trabzon have discovered a 300–400 meter vaulted Roman water channel dating to Trajan and Hadrian's era. The structure, found 2 meters underground, features unique engineering with no direct analogues in Turkey. Officials plan to preserve it as a tourist attraction.
Turkey is moving forward with plans to build eight additional large nuclear reactors. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar confirmed international negotiations, including with France, as the country builds on its Akkuyu project with Rosatom and explores SMR technology.
A rare Mediterranean monk seal (only 800 left) was filmed hunting in Alanya, Türkiye. Learn how to protect this critically endangered species.
Learn how to update your address with Turkey's immigration office within 20 days. Required documents, online application steps, fines, and FAQs for residence permit holders.
Complete 2026 legal guide for foreign women married to Turkish citizens. Know your rights: alimony, property division, child custody, residence permits, and protection from violence.
Learn how foreigners can legally marry in Turkey, register their marriage, and obtain residence permits or citizenship.
Discover tips for safe property rentals in Turkey, avoid fraud, and ensure your holiday or relocation goes smoothly with licensed agencies.
