Official Turkish Media & Resources in English
A directory of official English-language media, tourism portals, cultural institutions, and key resources related to Turkey.
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1. National Tourism & Official Portals
| Channel / Organization | Category | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) | Tourism Promotion | The official tourism agency, providing information on destinations, statistics, and tourism projects. | tga.gov.tr |
| Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye | Culture & Tourism | The official ministry website with information on tourism, culture, and official announcements. | ktb.gov.tr |
| Go Türkiye | Tourism Information | The official web guide to Turkish destinations, holiday regions, and tourism services. | goturkiye.com |
2. Regional Tourism Info – Major Cities & Areas
| Channel / Organization | Category | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Istanbul | Regional Tourism | Istanbul's official tourism portal with information on attractions, events, and accommodation. | goistanbul.com |
| Go Cappadocia | Regional Tourism | Official portal for the Cappadocia region, focusing on balloon rides, cave hotels, and history. | gocappadociaturkiye.com |
| Go Alanya | Regional Tourism | Official tourism portal for the city of Alanya, with info on attractions, events, and services. | alanya-go.com |
| Go Antalya | Regional Tourism | Official tourism information for the greater Antalya province. | antalya.goturkiye.com |
| Go Izmir | Regional Tourism | Official culture and tourism website for the İzmir region. | goizmirturkiye.com |
3. TV & International Media
| Channel | Category | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT World | TV / News Platform | Turkey's official international English-language news platform, offering 24/7 TV, web, and radio content. | trtworld.com |
4. English-Language News Portals
| Channel | Category | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anadolu Agency (AA) | News Agency | Turkey's state-run news agency, providing comprehensive coverage in English. | aa.com.tr/en |
| Hürriyet Daily News | Online News | An established English-language news portal covering politics, economy, and culture. | hurriyetdailynews.com |
| Daily Sabah | Online News | A widely-read English-language daily newspaper and news portal from Turkey. | dailysabah.com |
| Duvar English | Online News | An independent English-language news publication with a focus on politics and human rights. | duvarenglish.com |
5. Cultural Institutions & Museums
| Organization | Category | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) | Cultural Foundation | Organizes major international events, including the Istanbul Film, Music, Jazz, and Theatre Festivals and the Istanbul Biennial. | iksv.org/en |
| Turkish State Opera and Ballet | Opera & Ballet | The official directorate for state opera and ballet, with information on performances across Turkey. | operabale.gov.tr |
| Museum Pass Türkiye | Museum Pass | The official website for purchasing museum passes that grant access to hundreds of museums across Turkey. | muze.gov.tr |
6. Business Organizations
| Organization | Category | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) | Business Organization | Turkey's most influential business association, representing the country's largest companies. | tusiad.org/en |
| International Investors Association (YASED) | Investment | Represents international investors in Turkey, providing information on the investment climate. | yased.org.tr |