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| Istanbul is Europe's Culture Capital In 2010
 Istanbul, which has long captured the imagination of artists, writers and travelers with its rich classical, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, has been selected as the European Capital of Culture in 2010.
Seven-member jury including representatives from European Parliament, European Commission, European Council and Committee of Regions selected Istanbul... more
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Istanbul Wins Dream World Cruise Destinations Award
 The US magazine Dream World Cruise Destinations gives out annual awards to cruise destinations in several categories. Istanbul has been awarded as the second best destination in “Destination with Best Tour Guides” category. The magazine says, “Destination where the quality and professionalism of guides is considered outstanding... more
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| ICOC Chairman Yalçintas Elected
President of TUGEV and ICVB
 The Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC), Murat Yalçintas, was elected President of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Development and Education Foundation (TUGEV) and also of the Istanbul Convention Visitors Bureau (ICVB), which is a subsidiary of TUGEV.At the meeting of the Board of Directors of TUGEV, held on March 9, 2006, Yilmaz Tecmen, the President of the Board of Directors of the TUGEV and President of ICVB, asked Murat Yalçintas to accept... more
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The Delights of Turkey
by Martin George
 President, International Planetarium Society
Having been a passionate traveller for many years to over 50 countries, some people in my homeland of Australia were surprised to learn that I had never been to Turkey. But that is the way it was – until recently.In my profession as an astronomer, I become involved in many activities. One of these is leading tours to see the most spectacular sight that the eye can behold: a total eclipse of the Sun... more |
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