Flower Passage: A Glimpse into Istanbul’s Elegant Past

People walk in front of Cite de Pera, or Çiçek Pasajı (Flower Passage), in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey, October 2018. (Shutterstock Photo)

Çiçek Pasajı, known in English as Flower Passage, is one of Istanbul’s most enchanting hidden treasures — a place where the city’s layered history, architecture, and lively social culture come together beneath a magnificent glass-covered arcade. Located just off the famous İstiklal Avenue in the bustling Beyoğlu district, the passage has long been a meeting […]

Fethiye Times Midweek Edition – Thursday 14th May 2026

Akyaka Beach Sky Coloured with Kites at Accessible Festival

Welcome to our midweek round-up of the latest news and updates from Fethiye and across Turkey. Curated from various news sources. Electrical Infrastructure Work in Fethiye: Celal Bayar Street Closed to Traffic FETHIYE, MUĞLA – Aydem Elektrik has begun electrical infrastructure works on Celal Bayar Street in Fethiye, leading to temporary traffic restrictions in the […]

London Named the World’s Second-Best Destination for 2026

London

London has officially secured its place among the world’s greatest travel destinations after being named the second-best tourist destination on the planet in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026. Each year, TripAdvisor gathers reviews and opinions from millions of travellers worldwide to determine which destinations truly stand out. While the rankings celebrate […]

Eden Project: Cornwall’s Living Vision of Nature, Innovation and Hope

Eden Project

Few places in Britain capture the imagination quite like the Eden Project. Rising from the depths of a once-exhausted clay pit near St Austell, this extraordinary attraction has become one of Cornwall’s most iconic landmarks and one of the world’s most ambitious environmental destinations. This year marks the Eden Project’s 25th anniversary, a milestone that […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 10th May 2026

Practical Traffic Education for Young Children in Fethiye

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Protest Against Litter in Kayaköy Fethiye, MUĞLA – A group visiting the forested area of Kayaköy in Fethiye to shoot a short film abandoned their plans after discovering large amounts of litter scattered throughout the area. […]

Fethiye Times Midweek Edition – Thursday 7th May 2026

Fethiye Times Midweek Edition – Thursday 7th May 2026

Welcome to our midweek round-up of the latest news and updates from Fethiye and across Turkey. Curated from various news sources. CHP Fethiye Visits Çalış Boat Cooperative Ahead of Tourism Season FETHIYE, MUĞLA – Representatives from Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Fethiye paid a visit to the Çalış Boat Cooperative as the region prepares for […]

Bude Sea Pool: Cornwall’s Iconic Tidal Treasure

Bude Sea Pool

Set against the rugged Atlantic coastline at Summerleaze Beach, Bude Sea Pool is one of Britain’s most distinctive outdoor swimming spots — a place where engineering meets nature, and community spirit has shaped its survival for nearly a century. A Vision Born from Safety and Sea Air The story of Bude Sea Pool begins in […]

Turkey Homes: Fully Completed Custom-Built Bungalows in Seydikemer – £259,000

Turkey Homes

Situated on the outskirts of the charming town of Seydikemer—also known locally as Kemer—these bespoke bungalows deliver a refined countryside lifestyle, paired with the reassurance of full construction company manufacturer and build warranties. Designed and built to exacting standards, each home is now complete and ready to welcome its new owners. Seydikemer has become a […]

Manisa: From Lydia’s Ancient Heart to Ottoman Heritage

Manisa: From Lydia’s Ancient Heart to Ottoman Heritage

Set against the fertile plains of the Aegean and framed by volcanic hills, Manisa is a city where layers of history are not confined to museums—they shape the rhythm of everyday life. From the wealth of ancient Lydia to the grandeur of the Ottoman court, this western Turkish province offers a rare continuity of civilisation, […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 26th April 2026

Babadağ Ultra Marathon Starts with 1,000 Athletes from 15 Countries

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Babadağ Ultra Marathon Starts with 1,000 Athletes from 15 Countries Fethiye, MUĞLA – The 4th Babadağ Ultra Marathon has officially begun in Fethiye, bringing together approximately 1,000 athletes from 15 countries for a spectacular event that […]