The persistent high inflation is testing the patience of ordinary Turks, as the cost of living has become an increasingly heavy burden for them http://xhtxs.cn/LV9 #MideastStories

After two years of arduous restoration and consolidation, the Basilica Cistern, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine underground reservoir, finally has its hidden beauty and stories brought to light http://xhtxs.cn/LDN #MideastStories

Shipbuilding has been a source of pride to Egypt's northern coastal city of Ezbet al-Borg, as ships crafted by its shipyards with traditional methods can now be seen sailing around the globe http://xhtxs.cn/LBK #MideastStories

In Historic Cairo, Egypt, a non-profit music school established in 2010 has been empowering underprivileged youths in the region by offering them opportunities to pursue a brighter future as musicians http://xhtxs.cn/Lzs #MideastStories

Turkish college students preparing for the new academic year are struggling with a soaring cost of living due to persistent inflation http://xhtxs.cn/Lv9 #MideastStories

As temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius, displaced Yemenis living in refugee camps are suffering in desperation http://xhtxs.cn/Lui #MideastStories

Syrian refugees in Lebanon are reluctant to go home, considering the security situation in their home country, the lack of job opportunities, and the high cost of living http://xhtxs.cn/Lub #MideastStories

The Aegean region of Türkiye is home to more than half of the country's wine production. The Urla Wine Route in the region offers wine lovers a chance to learn about the history of winemaking, visit wineries and enjoy beautiful scenery http://xhtxs.cn/Lr3 #MideastStories

Battling with runaway inflation, Turkish landlords continue hiking rent prices, leading to increasing legal cases, even fights between tenants, landlords http://xhtxs.cn/Lmd #MideastStories

Egypt's Ministry of Culture inaugurated on Sunday evening a new venue to preserve and promote the country's rich intangible cultural heritage http://xhtxs.cn/Lkk #MideastStories

Ege Ozcan, a Turkish customer, complains that the surging food prices have forced him cut back on everything, from social activities to buying food products http://xhtxs.cn/LiK #MideastStories

Hundreds of pet lovers Saturday gathered in Egypt's northern coastal governorate of Matrouh for an annual pet carnival, which provides pet lovers and owners a chance to meet experts in pet care, breeding and nutrition http://xhtxs.cn/LiF #MideastStories

Türkiye's chronic current account deficit is one of the most challenging issues that its new economic management team has to address to alleviate the country's financial woes, experts said http://xhtxs.cn/KhW #MideastStories

A new wave of stinging price increases and tax hikes make Turks' life more costly and worse-off http://xhtxs.cn/J9n #MideastStories

Efforts led by the Palestinian Authority to rebuild Jenin have given new hope of a return to normal life to the Palestinians who have been displaced by the large-scale Israeli raid in the city more than a week ago http://xhtxs.cn/J7q #MideastStories

A group of Palestinian artists has recently organized a concert in Tell Umm Amer, an archaeological site in the central Gaza Strip, to raise awareness of Palestinian cultural heritage in the besieged coastal enclave http://xhtxs.cn/J7n #MideastStories

Türkiye sees notable rise in medical tourists, most of them coming for cosmetic surgery and hair transplants http://xhtxs.cn/J42 #MideastStories

UN relief agency in Gaza launched summer camps to offer an outlet for refugee children who are troubled by instability and harsh living conditions. At the camps, the children enjoy outdoor activities, have fun and meet new friends http://xhtxs.cn/JYx #MideastStories

Burdened by economic hardships, Turks turn to motorhome or caravan trips.
"A two-week holiday in a decent hotel can cost up to over 2,000 USD but with a motorhome, it's only a third of this amount," said a vacationer http://xhtxs.cn/JS6 #MideastStories

Israeli raid in Jenin, described as most violent in West Bank in 20 years, killed 10 Palestinians, wounded 100, and displaced 3,000. Despite Israeli withdrawal, those displaced, whose houses were all destroyed, agonize over unknown fate http://xhtxs.cn/JSK #MideastStories