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Continue reading →: Turkish HumourTurkish Humour: What Makes the People of Turkey Laugh If you want to understand Turkey, you need to understand Turkish humour. The Turkish people are renowned for their wit, resourcefulness, and ability to laugh at life, often in ways that outsiders might find both baffling and brilliant. Bargains, Haggling, and…
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Continue reading →: Turkish WeddingsA Lively Celebration of Love, Family, and Tradition If you’ve ever been to Turkey, you’ll know that weddings here are big, bold, and sometimes downright extravagant affairs. They’re more than just a ceremony — they are a social spectacle, a festival of food, music, and family pride that can last…
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Continue reading →: Education in TurkeyFrom Primary School to University Overview of the Education System Education in Turkey is compulsory for 12 years, covering primary, secondary, and high school education. The system is overseen by the Ministry of National Education (Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, MEB), which sets curricula, standards, and regulations for public schools. Private schools…
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Continue reading →: 100 Years!The Formation and Development of Modern Turkey: From Empire to Republic The End of an Empire Turkey, as a modern nation-state, is just over 100 years old. Before its establishment, the land we now call Turkey was the heart of the Ottoman Empire, one of the largest and longest-lasting empires…
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Continue reading →: Weather ForecastChecking the Weather in Turkey: Tips, Apps & Reliable Websites Why Accurate Weather Info Matters Turkey’s geography spans coastlines, mountains, and plains, so weather conditions can vary widely from one region to another. Accurate weather information is essential for planning holidays, outdoor activities, or travel between cities. Best Ways to…
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Continue reading →: Earthquakes in TurkeyA Guide to the Risk, History & What to Do Why Turkey Is so Seismically Active Turkey sits in one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. The country straddles several major tectonic faults — including the North Anatolian Fault and the East Anatolian Fault — making seismic activity…
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Continue reading →: Military ServiceMilitary Service in Turkey: What You Need to Know How Conscription Works in Turkey Today Conscription remains mandatory for Turkish male citizens. In 2019, a new law permanently introduced a “paid military service” (bedelli askerlik), allowing eligible men to perform just one month of basic training and pay a fee…
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Continue reading →: Father ChristmasSt Nicholas: The Turkish Father Christmas You Didn’t Know You Knew Most people imagine Father Christmas living in the North Pole, surrounded by reindeer with questionable work hours and elves who really should unionise. But the truth — and this may shock you — is that Father Christmas was actually…
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Continue reading →: Tekel – NostalgiaFrom Ottoman Monopoly to Modern Privatization Origins and Establishment Tekel’s history stretches back to the mid-19th century, when the Ottoman Empire established a tobacco monopoly managed by a foreign-run company known as the Régie. With the establishment of the Turkish Republic, the state nationalised this operation, and in 1925 Tekel…
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Continue reading →: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan26 Feb 1954 – Present) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is one of the most prominent and influential figures in modern Turkish politics. Serving as both Prime Minister (2003–2014) and President (2014–present), Erdoğan has shaped Turkey’s political landscape for over two decades and remains a polarising yet central figure in the country’s…
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Continue reading →: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk(1881 – 1938) Mustafa Kemal Atatürk remains one of the most iconic and transformative figures in Turkish history: the founder of the Republic of Turkey, a brilliant soldier, a visionary reformer, and a national hero whose presence is still deeply felt across Turkey today. Early Life and Childhood Atatürk was born…
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Continue reading →: Puffing Through HistoryThe Golden Age of Turkish Cigarettes The Rise of the Turkish Tobacco Empire Once upon not so long ago — say mid-20th century Turkey — smoking was everywhere. Back then, if you weren’t lighting up, people suspected you of being either very polite or just very boring. The backbone of…
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Whether you’re dreaming of sun-soaked beaches, bustling bazaars, ancient ruins, or vibrant city streets, Turkish-Travels is here to guide you on an unforgettable journey across one of the world’s most fascinating and diverse countries.
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