Easter bread with Mahlepi; Paskalya Çöreği
A special Easter bread, Paskalya Çöreği, that you can find all year round in bakeries in Istanbul… Tsoureki is a Greek holiday bread that is made by Greeks during Easter, not only in Greece but also in other countries with Greek communities. The Turkish name for this bread is Paskalya Çöreği (Paskalya is the Turkish […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 24th March 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Extended Ramadan holiday to boost tourism in Türkiye The much-anticipated Ramadan holiday has been extended to nine days, a decision that has sparked joy and excitement among both citizens and tourism sector professionals. It promises an extended period of relaxation for […]
Turkish customs you might not know about (part two)
Welcome to part two of our article on Turkish customs you might not know about. You can read part one here if you missed it. https://fethiyetimes.com/turkish-customs-you-might-not-know-about/ We’re starting with a look at some of the unspoken communication that takes place in Türkiye that can be confusing to visitors Meaningful movements Turkish people say “yes” by a […]
Celebrating Nevruz, the festival that marks the arrival of spring
“Nauryz, Navruz, Nawrouz, Nevruz, Nooruz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowruz – this celebration of the arrival of spring is as rich in names as it is in traditions. No matter what name you call it by, this shared festivity has brought communities together across countries and regions for more than 3,000 years” ~ Audrey Azoulay UNESCO Director-General […]
Turkish customs you might not know about
When visiting Türkiye you may notice there are customs that are very different to what you are used to at home. Turkish culture has a set of social rules all of its own, which can be confusing at first. Social Greetings Turkish people often greet each other with a kiss on each cheek. If a Turkish person […]
Mick and Trudie return to Hatay
In 2020, Mick and Trudie visited Hatay to film the historic and vibrant city of Antakya. You can watch the original video here if you missed it. At 4.17am on 6 February 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria. Bridges collapsed, roads and airport tarmacs cracked and millions of lives across 11 […]
Türkiye marks the 109th anniversary of the Çanakkale naval victory
Every year on March 18, Türkiye commemorates Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs’ Day, honoring fallen soldiers and celebrating an important World War I victory The 109th anniversary of Türkiye’s naval victory on the Gallipoli peninsula at the start of World War I is commemorated with a traditional ceremony at the Martyrs’ Monument, overlooking the Dardanelles strait […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 17th March 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Opening ceremony for new park at Babataşı An opening ceremony was held for the new park at Babataşı in Fethiye on Saturday. The park is built over an area of 3127 square metres and has seating […]
Recipe: Roasted cherry tomatoes, feta and avocado on Turkish bread
Adding avocado to this open sandwich not only adds a rich creamy flavour, it also increases its nutritional value. Avocados are a rich source of potassium and healthy monounsaturated fats that help to lower cholesterol. Ingredients 250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 loaf turkish bread (215g), halved (use a loaf of ciabatta bread if Turkish […]
Kuş dili – the whistle language of the Black Sea
Have you ever wondered how one can whistle his or her way to communicate with others, without uttering a single word? As of 2019, what started as a primitive way of communication between a group of villagers in the Black Sea region’s Çanakçı district, is studied at Türkiye’s Giresun University Faculty of Tourism – the […]