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Turkey arrests scores of suspects in another country-wide raid on Islamic State extremists

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group.

Euronews

I could not forgive the father who left me. Until a chance encounter changed my outlook

In 2025 I learned that reconciliation is less about a grand apology than a shift in perspective, says writer and screenwriter Carolin Würfel

The Guardian - UK

Turkey detains 115 suspects over Islamic State New Year's Eve attack plot

Istanbul police raided 124 locations on Thursday, seizing weapons and documents as authorities warn of planned attacks during the festive period.

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Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test

The president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures

The Independent UK

Grand Theft Auto could have been a globetrotting series like Assassin's Creed, according to former Rockstar technical director: 'We had ideas about GTA games in Rio de Janeiro, Moscow and Istanbul' while 'Tokyo almost actually happened'

"Another studio in Japan were going to do it, take our code and do GTA: Tokyo."

PC Gamer

Two French women jailed in Turkey over drug 'mule' case

A Turkish court on Tuesday jailed two young French women for 10 years for transporting nearly 25 kilos of cannabis from Thailand. The two nationals had been held for 10 months in Silivri prison, Turkey's largest detention facility, west of Istanbul.

Radio France Internationale

Drone incidents escalate as Turkey finds three UAVs in five days

Turkey shot down a drone from Black Sea on Monday, then found two crashed drones near Istanbul, in escalating incidents in Turkey's airspace, which Ankara has linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Turkey detains actress and seven others in major illicit drug operation

Istanbul prosecutors detained eight more people on Friday in an ongoing drug investigation targeting media figures, while releasing four high-profile suspects.

Euronews

Photos show performances by Turkey's whirling dervishes

Whirling dervishes of the Mevlevi order performed Sheb-i Arus ceremonies in Istanbul, Turkey, to commemorate the death of 13th-century Islamic scholar, poet and Sufi mystic Jalaladdin Rumi.

The Independent UK

Couple arrives at their romantic Istanbul Airbnb only to find a bizarre note taped to the bed proving some hosts go too far

Don't be a host if you don't like normal things.

We Got This Covered

‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025

From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the year

The Guardian - UK

Turkish police officer dies from gunshot wounds suffered in Istanbul drug raid

Turkish officials say a police officer has died after being shot during a drug raid in Istanbul

The Independent UK

Dozens of footballers and referees arrested amid football betting scandal probe

Arrests were made on Friday as part of an investigation into a betting scandal

The Independent UK

Second courthouse theft in Istanbul sees firearms stolen after gold and silver heist

Days after a court clerk fled to the UK with millions in stolen gold and silver from a courthouse vault, Turkey is now shaken by another heist, this time involving firearms stolen from the evidence room of an Istanbul courthouse.

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Family rushed to the hospital with ‘food poisoning’ symptoms, but the horrifying reason they died was hiding in the hotel ventilation

It's so sad that this can be avoided.

Euronews

Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack

Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks.

Euronews

Turkish clerk flees to UK after stealing millions in gold and silver from courthouse

A court employee escaped to the UK with 25 kg of gold and 50 kg of silver stolen from an Istanbul courthouse, including Ottoman and Atatürk-era coins.

The Independent UK

Turkish Airlines removes controversial Parkinson’s warning – but passengers’ fears remain

‘Their behaviour was totally unacceptable,’ says Lord Blunkett

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This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket

Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs

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Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Evening Standard

Former BBC correspondent turned away from Turkish Airlines flight to London because of Parkinson’s

Mark Mardell was left stranded for seven hours in Istanbul after Turkish Airlines barred him from a London flight, telling him he needed a doctor’s note because of his Parkinson’s

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope

The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul during Turkish-Armenian reconciliation

Pope Leo XIV plans to pray at an Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Istanbul in a gesture supporting Christian unity and Christian minorities in Turkey

Euronews

Global mobilisation in solidarity with Palestine: Thunberg and Albanese lead march in Rome

From Rome to Berlin, from São Paulo to Istanbul: the demonstration in the Italian capital, led by Global Movement to Gaza, reflects a global protest for Gaza, with thousands of people united in solidarity and justice

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV signs declaration with Patriarch Bartholomew and visits Blue Mosque during Turkey visit

The pontiff signed a historic and symbolic joint declaration with the Patriach, committing to unity between their churches. As part of his trip, Pope Leo XIV also visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque, but reportedly did not pray.

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