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In the opening days of 2026, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Turkey (CSO) captivated Ankara’s classical music audience with a
Greece’s power system is undergoing a profound transition, characterized by accelerating renewable energy penetration, the strategic management of...
Located in the heart of Athens, the National Archaeological Museum offers visitors a remarkable journey through the treasures of ancient
When newly arrived immigrants settle in the United States, most initially align themselves with the Democratic Party. This inclination stems
Büyükada (Prinkipo island near Istanbul), the largest and most vibrant of Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, boasts a cosmopolitan history...
For centuries, Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands have stood as rare examples of communities where different faiths, languages, and cultures have lived
Cultural Centers, the Islands Museum, the Stone School, Classical Music in Historic Churches, Jazz at Aya Yorgi and Seaside Hotels,
Just off the coast of Istanbul lies a rare natural and cultural treasure — the Princes’ Islands: Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada,
We arrived a few days early for the Sporfest Fethiye Ölüdeniz Open Water Swimming Races, held on October 11–12, 2025.
Fethiye’s Ölüdeniz, one of Turkey’s most stunning natural landmarks, will once again host a major event that unites sport and
Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, long known for their unique culture of life without motor vehicles, have offered a quieter, slower rhythm
Imagine this: every person in Turkey’s decision-making mechanisms—those who draft laws, allocate budgets, and shape the country’s...
After the proclamation of the Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk visited Istanbul in 1927 following a long stay in Ankara, and
On September 25, 2025, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. The meeting between
Turkey has signed two landmark 20-year LNG supply agreements with Mercuria and Woodside Energy, covering the period 2026–2045 and amounting
In the mild and clear September days, a blue voyage departing from Kaş offered a unique opportunity to explore both
This year’s 37th Bosphorus Intercontinental Swimming Race fell short of the record-breaking performances spectators had hoped for. The winning time
When Verdi’s Aida is mentioned, the mind usually conjures up majestic pyramids, golden palaces, elephants, and triumphant processions. None of...
The Princes’ Islands, often called the jewel of Istanbul, have long been celebrated for their serenity, natural beauty, and historic
Each summer, we retreat to a modest house on Büyükada—far from the sea, yet vivid in the imagination of our
Once a key supplier of lignite to Turkey’s Afşin–Elbistan B Thermal Power Plant, the Çöllolar open-pit coalfield in Kahramanmaraş was
The long-standing dispute between the central government of Iraq (Baghdad) and Turkey over the export of crude oil from the
As of July 2025, over one million Turkish citizens have visited the Greek islands using the “visa on arrival” system[^1].
In July 2025, the Turkish Grand National Assembly passed a controversial law allowing the clearing of olive groves and the
The island of Büyükada (Prinkipo), one of the Princes’ Islands near Istanbul, has long been a place of spiritual resonance
In recent years, several aging, inefficient, and technologically outdated coal-fired power plants (CFPPs), formerly owned by Turkish state...
It is somewhat puzzling to see the American media devote such sustained and extensive coverage to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Imagine planning a calm and peaceful Sunday at your house on Büyükada, one of Istanbul’s charming Princes’ Islands. You enjoy
Turkey continues to discuss new coal-fired power plants in its energy policy, even as global financing for fossil fuels tightens
Büyükada—Prinkipo Island just off Istanbul’s coast—is a place where even solitude carries a quiet dignity, where time seems to slow
One of Turkey’s main structural dilemmas in energy production is that external dependency remains stubbornly high. Imported coal power plants—which
Turkey’s growing electricity demand and carbon reduction targets have made efficient and environmentally friendly power plants increasingly...
Introduction Turkey, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, has been transforming its energy sector to reduce dependence on
Turkey’s natural gas exploration and production efforts in the Black Sea have become a cornerstone of its energy policy in
1. Geological & Technical Aspects The oil discovered in Mount Gabar (Şırnak province) is characterized as light crude, with an API
In mid-2025, the automotive industry is undergoing a visible transformation. Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer just a “future technology”;
I. Introduction In the early hours of June 22, 2025, the United States launched a direct airstrike on Iran’s underground
I. Introduction The Israel-Iran conflict has evolved beyond a proxy war into a direct, multifaceted “war of attrition.” Reciprocal missile
The 51st G7 Summit, held from June 15-17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, brought together a vibrant array of global
As the Israel–Iran conflict intensifies across the Middle East, Turkey faces a new test of its long-term energy security. The
This article examines the Atlas Enerji Thermal Power Plant, located in İskenderun, Hatay, in southern Türkiye. It reviews the plant’s
1. Introduction The Sugözü Thermal Power Plant, launched in the early 2000s as part of Turkey’s energy security policies, is
1. Overview Operated by Enerjisa Üretim, the Tufanbeyli Thermal Power Plant is a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) facility designed to
The Soma Kolin Thermal Power Plant has secured a significant role in Turkey’s energy security as an advanced facility that
The utilization of domestic coal resources holds a significant place in Turkey’s energy strategy. Within this framework, the thermal power
Located in the Kangal district of Sivas, the Kangal Thermal Power Plant plays a significant role in meeting Turkey’s energy
Military tradition has long been characterized by the rapid assimilation of battlefield lessons and the development of effective counter-strategies....
Applications are now closed for the 37th edition of the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, organized by the Turkish National Olympic
This article examines the often-overlooked consequences of workforce turnover and downsizing in engineering-intensive industries, with a focus on the...
As one of Turkey’s premier cultural venues, the Istanbul Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) hosted a magnetic performance of Anna Karenina by the