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Last update : 06 October 2026, Tuesday / 12:48

IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opens in Istanbul

The International Air Transport Association World Safety and Operations Conference 2026 opened in Istanbul on Tuesday, gathering global aviation leaders for three days of discussions on flight safety, cabin operations, and crisis management, hosted by Turkish Airlines to advance operational excellence through international partnerships.

06 October 2026

Culture and Arts

Mozart's historic Costa violin displayed in Türkiye for first time

The International Mozarteum Foundation has brought a 1764 Costa violin believed to have belonged to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to audiences in Türkiye for the first time, staging a special concert at Istanbul Airport's JETEX-iGA Terminal before placing the rare instrument on public display for visitors.

05 October 2026

Travel

Malaysia eyes Türkiye's tourism model for Muslim-friendly travel growth

Malaysia's Islamic Tourism Center director-general Mohammad Faisal bin Abu Suaib Khan said Kuala Lumpur aims to adopt Turkish practices in heritage management and transit tourism, noting that structured cooperation could help both nations expand their share of the global Muslim travel market.

04 October 2026

Kayseri

Historic Greek church in Türkiye to open as museum

A 190-year-old Greek Orthodox church in Kayseri's Incesu district is set to open to the public soon after restoration, converted into the Incesu City Museum. The St. Eustathios Church, built in 1836, will showcase the area's heritage and help draw visitors beyond Cappadocia's better-known sites.

29 September 2026

Asia

Samarkand’s Imam Bukhari shrine reopens after restoration

The Imam Bukhari Complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, draws domestic and foreign visitors as a leading faith tourism destination. Renovated with traditional Islamic ornamental details and Uzbek handicrafts, the shrine housing the tomb of the renowned Islamic scholar Imam Bukhari stands as a symbol of the region’s rich cultural and religious heritage.

22 September 2026

Travel

Cappadocia medieval fair draws thousands to historic Türkiye region

Architect Muammer Erinal launched the annual Barbarian Medieval Fair in Urgup after transforming a local building into a themed restaurant, with hundreds of enthusiasts from Türkiye and abroad donning painstakingly crafted period costumes for the four-day event in the region's otherworldly landscape.

21 September 2026

Istanbul

Sunset paints Istanbul skyline behind Grand Camlica Mosque

A glowing sunset settled over Istanbul, framing the Grand Camlica Mosque in the foreground as evening light spread across Türkiye's largest city. The scene highlighted the capital of culture and commerce at dusk, with the mosque's silhouette standing out against the fading sky.

19 September 2026

Politics

Erdogan opens Istanbul Airport's fourth runway, touting global connectivity gains

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that the fourth runway and additional infrastructure investments will significantly strengthen Istanbul Airport's global connectivity, noting that air passenger traffic across Türkiye surpassed 167.5 million in the first eight months of 2026 — nearly double the country's population.

18 September 2026

Travel

Istanbul Airport opens fourth main runway to boost capacity

Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the new east-west oriented strip will reduce taxi times and fuel consumption while boosting on-time departures at the expanded air hub, noting that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend Thursday's inauguration ceremony.

18 September 2026

Travel

South Korean tourist converts to Islam in Türkiye's Mardin

A South Korean visitor to the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin has embraced Islam during an official ceremony at the Artuklu District Mufti's Office, adopting the name Abdullah after reciting the Islamic declaration of faith under the guidance of District Mufti Suleyman Baran.

15 September 2026

Travel

Türkiye ranks among top non-EU destinations for EU travelers

Eurostat data reveals that Türkiye ranked alongside the UK and Switzerland as one of the three most popular non-EU destinations for European travelers in 2024, while EU residents made 1.2 billion trips totaling €618 billion in expenditure during the period.

14 September 2026

Bursa

Autumn migration brings rich bird diversity to Bursa's Kocacay Delta

As the autumn migration season gets underway, the Kocacay Delta in Bursa, Türkiye, is seeing a marked rise in biodiversity. The wetland, one of the country's key ecosystems, serves as a vital stopover for numerous migratory bird species, offering abundant food sources and shelter. Little stints were observed at the delta on July 16, 2026.

14 September 2026

Travel

Istanbul hosts global tourism summit targeting $116M trade volume

GlobeMeets 2026 opened in Istanbul on Thursday bringing together over 3,000 tourism professionals from 50 countries aiming for €100 million in commercial deals and 25,000 B2B meetings, as officials highlighted Türkiye's rise to become the world's fourth-largest tourism destination.

11 September 2026

Travel

Istanbul Airport opens luxury terminal to lure VVIP travelers

IGA Istanbul Airport's director Burcu Gures told Anadolu that the new JETEX-IGA facility has processed 3,600 private passengers since its May 5 opening, blending aviation with luxury hospitality through private suites and spa services as the megacity targets affluent travelers from Russia, the Middle East and Central Asia.

11 September 2026

Asia

Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent draws visitors with rich heritage and rare manuscripts

The Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, opened on August 28, 2026, is drawing domestic and international visitors with modern curatorial displays featuring rare manuscripts, historical artifacts, and period objects. Special exhibition sections highlight Central Asia's historical contributions to Islamic civilization and celebrate the region's prominent scholars and polymaths.

10 September 2026

America

Golden Gate Bridge shines under summer skies in San Francisco

San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge stood out against clear skies as warm weather swept through the California city, drawing visitors to the renowned landmark. The vivid summer conditions offered unobstructed views of the suspension bridge, with Marshall's Beach providing a popular vantage point for sightseers and photographers alike.

27 August 2026

Travel

Bulgaria-Türkiye border crossing renovation to boost capacity

Governor Yunus Sezer of Türkiye's northwestern Edirne province and Bulgarian National Customs Agency official Nikolay Shushkov have inspected renovation work at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, aiming to expand capacity and reduce waiting times for trucks and residents during peak travel periods.

26 August 2026

Diyarbakir

Eco-friendly boat opens Euphrates route across four provinces

An environmentally friendly boat is giving visitors a new way to experience the Euphrates, linking the natural landscapes of Diyarbakir, Adiyaman, Sanliurfa and Malatya. Cruising across Ataturk Dam Lake, the vessel offers nature-focused journeys while highlighting the region’s waterways, scenery and tourism potential in southeastern Türkiye.

19 August 2026

Travel

Türkiye rises to third in Europe for airport passenger traffic

Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Türkiye's annual airport passenger traffic surged from 55 million to nearly 400 million over the past 24 years, with the country climbing from 18th to seventh globally and seventh to third in European rankings.

13 August 2026

Travel

Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport sets new daily passenger record

Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Asian side of Istanbul handled a record-breaking 179,789 passengers aboard 935 flights on August 9, according to airport authority HEAS, marking the busiest operational day in the facility's history and underscoring its growing role in the region's aviation network.

10 August 2026

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