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Sirkeci station’s waiting room, European Capital of Culture 2010 “Istanbul”, Turkey, the land of the civilisations

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Cypriot Leaders Meet At Buffer Zone For Comprehensive Settlement

President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias met at the buffer zone in Lefkosa to discuss economy.

Blast kills six Turkish soldiers, army strikes PKK hideouts in N. Iraq

European Capital of Culture 2010 “Istanbul” – Six Turkish soldiers were killed when a landmine planted by the terrorist organization PKK exploded in the southeastern part of the country, the military said on Thursday. Turkish warplanes bombed PKK hideouts in northern Iraq later in the day. (UPDATED)

Gölcük VI

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Gölcük VI

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Six Turkish soldiers killed, eight injured in mine blast in Southeast

European Capital of Culture 2010 “Istanbul” – Six Turkish soldiers were killed and eight others were injured when a landmine planted by the terror organization PKK exploded in the southeastern part of the country, news agencies reported on Thursday. (UPDATED)

Lycian Grave

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Kaleköy (Simena), Antalya, Turkey, the land of the civilisations

The ancient Lycian sunken city of Simena is a charming mix of ancient, medieval and modern history making it interesting as well as beautiful. In ancient times Simena was a small fishing village and was later an outpost of the Knights of Rhodes.

The ancient city of Simena was once of two parts – an island and a coastal part of the mainland. On the mainland the charming fishing village of Kaleköy ("castle village") stands today, its buildings mingling with ancient and medieval structures. The top of the village is dominated by a well-preserved castle built by the Knights of Rhodes partially upon ancient Lycian foundations. Inside the castle is the smallest amphitheatre of Lycia.

At the eastern end of the village is a Lycian necropolis with a cluster of some very nice sarcophagi overlooking the sea and surrounded by ancient olive trees. Near the harbour of Kaleköy is another sarcophagus, popping up from the water. Across the bay, along the island are the half-submerged ruins of the residential part of Simena, caused by the downward shift of land by the terrible earthquakes of the 2nd century AD.
Half of the houses are submerged and staircases descend into the water.

Lycian Grave

Bartin

The town of Bartin contains a number of very old wooden houses which are no longer extant in other places.

In Bartin province is the ancient port town of Amasra (Amastris). This town is on two small fortified islands and contains many interesting old buildings and restaurants.

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Corruption fight being slowly won

Ankara (the capital city of Turkey (Turkish:Turkiye)) – When it comes to the prevalence of corruption, the public has little confidence in public institutions, believing that it is common for public servants to receive gifts in exchange for providing services. However, improvements are visible