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3 German tourists killed in traffic accident in Turkey

3 German tourists killed in traffic accident in Turkey

Turkey's official news agency says three German tourists have been killed and 10 injured in a bus accident at a popular tourist destination, Fox News reports. The Anadolu news agency said a tourist bus tipped over Saturday after …

Original St. Nicholas may have been discovered in Turkey

Original St. Nicholas may have been discovered in Turkey

Turkish archaeologists believe they have found the tomb of the original Santa Claus, otherwise known as Saint Nicholas. An intact tomb has been found underneath Saint Nicholas Church, in the Demre district of Turkey's south-west …

Four killed in bus accident in Turkey's Antalya

Four killed in bus accident in Turkey's Antalya

At least four people were killed in a tour bus accident in Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Sunday, local media reported. The tour bus was out of control on the way from Antalya to Adrasan, and fell off a 25-meter cliff in …

Arrested German citizen released in Turkey

Arrested German citizen released in Turkey

One of the two German citizens who were arrested August 31 in Antalya, Turkey has been released, Armenpress.am reported citing Deutsche Welle. The second arrested German citizen remains jailed. The ethnic …

Eleven Russian tourists injured in Turkey's Antalya

Eleven Russian tourists injured in Turkey's Antalya

Eleven Russian nationals were injured in a bus accident in Turkey’s Antalya, the Russian consulate said. "Out of 26 passengers, 11 were Russian nationals. They were all shocked and got bruises and injuries. According to the …

 Bus overturns in Turkey, injuring 20 tourists

Bus overturns in Turkey, injuring 20 tourists

A bus carrying tourists has overturned in Turkey’s Antalya province, injuring at least 20 people, the Dogan news agency reported. According to preliminary information, the driver lost control due to the slippery road. …

Rospotrebnadzor: 832 people infected with coxsackievirus

Rospotrebnadzor: 832 people infected with coxsackievirus

Rospotrebnadzor received more than 800 complaints about the spread of Coxsackievirus, the press service said. The press service said that 832 complaints have been sent to the official address of Rospotrebnadzor through a specially …

 Rospotrebnadzor says Turkey's Antalya unsafe for tourists

Rospotrebnadzor says Turkey's Antalya unsafe for tourists

Russian federal health and epidemic watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has deemed the conditions in Turkey’s Antalya region unsafe for tourists, a source in the agency said, "Rospotrebnadzor made a decision regarding the unsafe …

More than 2 million Russians visit Antalya this year

More than 2 million Russians visit Antalya this year

The number of tourists coming to Antalya exceeded 5 million as of July 28 this year, a huge jump after the total number of tourists in the whole of last year was 6.181 million. The Governor of Antalya Münir Karaloğlu said …

Residential building explosion in Turkey's Antalya

Residential building explosion in Turkey's Antalya

An explosion has occurred in a residential building in Turkey's Antalya. Three people were injured as a result of the incident. They were taken to the hospital, the Turkish media reported.  There is no information on …

Record-breaking heat observed in Turkey

Record-breaking heat observed in Turkey

As whole Turkey is under the effect of the heat wave coming from North Africa, a record heat of 37.2 degrees Celsius (98.96°F) was observed in Istanbul, Daily Sabah reports. Meteorological engineer Adil Tek, the …

Russian girl discharged from hospital in Antalya

Russian girl discharged from hospital in Antalya

12-year-old girld from Russia, hit by a truck in Turkish province of Antalya, did not suffer serious injuries and has already been discharged from the hospital, Russian Consulate General in Antalya said. "She was examined in a …

Truck hits Russian girl in Antalya

Truck hits Russian girl in Antalya

A Russian 12-yearold girl was taken to hospital in Turkey’s Antalya as a truck hit her on the road, Russian Consulate General in Antalya said on Sunday, TASS reports. "The Russian girl was taken to hospital," the source …

Antalya hosting International Media Forum

Antalya hosting International Media Forum

The International Global Media Forum 2017 has started its work in Turkey’s Antalya Province. The forum will bring together members of the international media, representatives and journalists from 52 countries, the Swiss-based …

Antalya to host 88th FIDE Congress in October

Antalya to host 88th FIDE Congress in October

Another congress of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) will be held in October in Turkey. "88th FIDE Congress will be held from October 7 to 15 in Antalya," the Federation reported. …

Turkey’s Antalya authorities issue alcohol ban

Turkey’s Antalya authorities issue alcohol ban

The Antalya police department issued a ban on alcohol consumption in outdoor locations on possibilities that drinking could cause “disturbance” to the surrounding.  According to the new directive, consumption of alcohol …

Will Turkey allow Russians to enter without passports?

Will Turkey allow Russians to enter without passports?

Ankara is ready to discuss with the Russian government the crossing of the Turkish border by Russian citizens without travel passports, the Turkish Foreing Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said at the meeting with representatives …