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Events in Turkey

06 May 2011 - 08 May 2011

Turkish Grand Prix

Istanbul Park was designed to 'catch drivers out', thus making it a thrilling venue for the teams and spectators alike.

30 Jun. 2012 - 06 Jul. 2012

Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Competition

Held in June in Edirne; Turkey's greatest oil-wrestlers slug it out for supremacy.

20 Jul. 2012 - 18 Aug. 2012

Ramazan

Ramazan, or Ramadan, consists of a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, and then feasting from sunset far into the night. Before dawn, drummers circulate through the towns to awaken those who want to eat before the sun rises. During Ramazan restaurants may be closed from sunrise to sunset. Turkey is a relatively liberal Islamic country, hence Non-Muslims are allowed to eat and drink when they like. In the big cities, you will find non-fasting Muslims eating beside you. However, in conservative towns it impolite for anyone (including non-Muslims) to eat or drink in public during these hours. As a general rule, it is best to be discreet and take note of your surroundings.

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Articles on Turkey

• 2012 Indoor Athletics Championships: An Olympic Prelude

  by Michael DesPortes
  Indoor athletics competitions often look like a miniaturised version of their ...
  

  

• Rock’n Coke 2011 Fizzing Pop in Istanbul

  by Nicholas Lacey
  Summer time in Europe means festival time and this is no different in ...
  

  

• Istanbul the Cultural Heart of Turkey

  by Tom Racette
  The Turkish Grand Prix will no doubt draw large numbers of F1 fans to Istanbul ...
  

  

Guides on Turkey

• Travel Tips

  

  

  The New Turkish Lira was introduced on 1 January, 2005. The old..

• Sightseeing

  

  

  Ankara While not as impressive as Istanbul, Ankara is still a..

• Transport

  

  

  Istanbul Ataturk (IST) is 24km west of the city (30-50 minutes travel..

• Activities

  

  

  Bazaars Everywhere in Turkey there are colourful bazaars that are..

• Overview

  

  

  Sitting on the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a fascinating..

• Events and Festivals

  

  

  National Sovereignty & Children's Day The 23rd of April..