News and Announcements
2025 is set to be an exciting year for Türkiye, as a number of events will take place throughout the year. Please see below for more information.
Announcements
Türkiye crowned in Condé Nast Traveller UK 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveller’s UK readers have recognised Türkiye among the world’s most beloved travel destinations in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Condé Nast Traveller have named Türkiye as a Readers’ Choice Awards winner. The awards — highlight readers’ most cherished hotels, cities, countries, resorts and travel experiences. Türkiye’s inclusion reflects readers’ admiration for the country’s rich history, varied landscapes and thriving culinary and cultural scenes.
“This recognition celebrates Türkiye’s extraordinary destinations and the people who welcome visitors with generosity and expertise,” said a representative from the Turkish Tourism Board in London. “It is an honour to be acknowledged by Condé Nast Traveller’s discerning readership and reinforces Türkiye’s position as a destination that offers unforgettable experiences for every kind of traveller.”
Highlights that continue to draw visitors to Türkiye include its UNESCO world heritage sites, coastal turquoise shores, vibrant urban culture, and growing sustainable tourism initiatives across regions. This accolade will be used as part of ongoing efforts to promote Türkiye’s diverse tourism offer in key source markets.
Events
Turkish State Theatres Presents the 4th International Women Playwrights Theatre Festival
Istanbul, 6 – 15 February 2026
The Turkish State Theatres is proud to announce the 4th International Women Playwrights Theatre Festival, taking place in Istanbul from 6 to 15 February 2026.
In a world where contradictions and challenges continue to deepen, the sensitivity and perspective of women remain indispensable in offering fresh approaches and new solutions. Women who participate fully in economic, social and cultural life bring invaluable contributions to theatre through their voices, stories and critique of the world around them. With growing visibility, women playwrights are creating powerful works that draw from lived experience and shine a light on universal issues.
The International Women Playwrights Theatre Festival celebrates these voices, presenting outstanding stage performances of plays written exclusively by women from across the globe. The festival aims to highlight both local and universal themes, raise awareness of conflict areas, and provide a platform for exploring solutions through the lens of women’s perspectives.
The 2026 edition will once again transform Istanbul into a meeting point for international theatre, offering audiences the chance to experience unique works that reflect the creativity, insight and artistic strength of women writers.
We invite theatres from around the world to take part in this important cultural event by sharing plays written by women in their repertoires.
Join us in Istanbul to celebrate women’s voices in theatre and their enduring contribution to the art of storytelling.