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Türkiye marks Turkic States Cooperation Day, OTS anniversary

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday marked Turkic States Cooperation Day and the 17th anniversary of the Organization of Turkic States founding agreement, emphasizing institutionalized solidarity ahead of Ankara hosting the bloc's 13th summit later this month.

03 October 2026

Middle East

Türkiye condemns the Houthi attack on Prophet's Mosque infrastructure

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran on Friday condemned the Houthi strike on civilian infrastructure serving Islam's second holiest site, vowing that Ankara will continue to stand by Riyadh under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership.

03 October 2026

Education

Türkiye to spotlight cybersecurity capabilities at ISC 2026

Türkiye will bring cybersecurity experts, academics, public institutions and industry representatives together in Ankara on Oct. 20-21 for ISC 2026, with the conference focusing on cyber warfare, resilience, deterrence and cyber espionage. The 19th International Information Security and Cryptology Conference will also examine artificial intelligence and emerging defense technologies shaping the security environment.

28 September 2026

Ankara

Thailand targets strategic partnership with Türkiye by 2028

Thailand's newly appointed ambassador to Ankara, Chaturont Chaiyakam, said Bangkok hopes to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership level by 2028 as the two nations prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, identifying defense industry cooperation and expanded trade as key priorities.

18 September 2026

Middle East

Türkiye's intel chief visits Pakistan for security talks

Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization chief Ibrahim Kalin held talks with Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday, discussing regional security challenges including the US-Israel war with Iran and bilateral cooperation efforts.

17 September 2026

Middle East

Türkiye condemns Houthi drone attack on Mecca, backs Saudi Arabia

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, reaffirming Ankara's solidarity with Riyadh and urging an immediate halt to such escalatory actions that threaten regional stability and the security of Islam's holiest sites.

16 September 2026

Türkiye

Lake Tuz's summer transformation draws tourists to Türkiye

Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye's most distinctive natural wonders, has begun its annual summer shift to vivid pink and red tones, driven by rising salinity, extreme heat and microalgae activity near Ankara. The spectacle attracts numerous visitors and remains on UNESCO's tentative list for its exceptional ecology and birdlife.

21 August 2026

Ankara

Türkiye's Lake Tuz turns striking red as summer heat intensifies

Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye's largest saline bodies, has transformed into vivid shades of red and pink amid rising summer temperatures and accelerated evaporation. The striking colour shift, observed on June 27, 2026, results from microalgae and bacteria producing protective pigments as salinity levels peak, drawing visitors to the region.

09 July 2026

Ankara

Mesmerizing sunset at Türkiye’s Lake Tuz

Tourists visit Lake Tuz, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, in the Turkish capital Ankara. Lake Tuz, Turkey's second largest lake, is located on the borders of the provinces of Ankara, Konya, and Aksaray, and covers an area of 164,200 hectares when the water level rises in the spring months.

10 August 2022

Ankara

Majestic flamingos dazzle on Turkish lake in Ankara

A flamboyance of flamingos boasting bright white, red, and black feathers mesmerized visitors of the Sel Kapani Dam Lake in Turkey's capital, Ankara on Sunday.

11 April 2022

Ankara

Spring blooms in Turkey's Ankara

Spring has finally sprung as trees were seen blossoming at the Botanical Park and its surroundings in the Cankaya district of the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday.

08 April 2022

Ankara

Police Special Operations teams attend training in Turkey's capital

Members of Police Special Operations (POH) attend a training in POH Golbasi campus in Ankara, Turkey on February 16, 2022. Participating in the General Directorate of Security Special Operations Presidency on a voluntary basis, the special operations police, specialize in the fields they choose, while attending in regular exercises as well.

19 February 2022

Ankara

Kitten born with four ears in Turkey mesmerizes netizens on social media

Midas the kitten, born in Turkey's Ankara with four ears due to a genetic mutation, is seen as her social media account went viral with over 75,000 followers

20 November 2021

Ankara

Furry friends go for the gold in Turkey dog competition

A litany of adorable dog breeds are pictured in the "Dog Show Competition Championship" being held in Ankara, Turkey, by the International Dog Breeds and Cynology Federation, on September 12, 2021.

13 September 2021

Ankara

Turkey marks July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day

Citizens of Turkey are pictured visiting the July 15 Democracy and Police Martyrdom Memorial at Karsiyaka Cemetery to mark the fifth anniversary of the defeated coup attempt of 2016 in Ankara.

15 July 2021

Ankara

Turkey celebrates Democracy and National Unity Day

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed in Ankara by Parliament Speaker Mustafa Sentop as he arrives at Turkish Grand National Assembly to attend a commemorative ceremony within the context of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day events to mark the fifth anniversary of the defeated coup of 2016 orchestrated by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).

15 July 2021

Ankara

Turkey marks 98th anniversary of Victory Day

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visits Anitkabir, mausoleum of Turkish Republic founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, to mark the 98th Anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day, a key Turkish defeat of Greek forces in the country's War of Independence 1919-1922, in Ankara, Turkey on August 30, 2020.

30 August 2020

Ankara

The last representatives of the Ottoman drum and zurna culture keep their traditions alive

Drummer Haydar Sakar (R) and Zurna player Duran Koylan (L), who are one of the last representatives of the drum and zurna culture from the Ottoman Empire until today, are seen as they wait for their customers for weddings, receiving a bride, sending off soldiers, circumcision and engagement events in Ankara, Turkey on August 07, 2020.

11 August 2020

Ankara

Interactive art and social media museum; 'Rooms Ankara'

A woman poses for a photo at the "Rooms Ankara", which is the first and only interactive art and social media museum in Ankara, Turkey on August 08, 2020.

09 August 2020

Ankara

Ahead of Turkish Supreme Military Council meeting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visits Anitkabir, founder of Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, ahead of the Turkish Supreme Military Council meeting in Ankara, Turkey on July 23, 2020.

23 July 2020

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