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‘Poirot’s hotel was the place to stay in Istanbul’: the book that inspired my travels

Falling in love with a novel motivated these five travel writers to immerse themselves in locations from the Yukon and Kyrgyzstan to the Côte d’Azur

The Guardian - UK

After teargas, protests and legal strife, Turkey has a new opposition party. Is this the man who can defeat Erdoğan?

Under Özgür Özel, the CHP became Turkey’s most popular party. Now his Yeni (New) movement is growing fast, says the Istanbul-based novelist Kaya Genç

The Guardian - UK

Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

Euronews

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I thought my life would feel sorted when I turned 40. It doesn’t – and that’s OK

Born in the former East Germany, I was caught between two systems. But it’s a mistake to think of the ‘in-between’ as life’s waiting room, says writer Carolin Würfel

The Guardian - UK

Between Two Continents: How to Make the Most of an Istanbul Airport Layover

Explore how to handle a layover at Istanbul International Airport. Learn where to sleep, eat, and how to reach the city stress-free.

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Coexistence isn’t a medieval memory. Ask the rabbis of the Muslim world

Rabbi Mendy Chitrik argues that Europe should engage more with Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries, viewing them as living bridges for dialogue, coexistence and cooperation rather than relics of the past.

Euronews

London, Istanbul, Paris: These are Europe’s busiest airports for 2025

With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only.

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The failed coup of July 2016: Turkey's 'turning point'

Turkey's 2016 coup attempt marked a turning point for the nation. This event led to widespread purges and detentions across state institutions. President Erdogan consolidated his power, transforming the political system significantly. The judiciary and military faced substantial reforms and purges. These changes continue to impact Turkish society and its…

The Economic Times

34 Charming Moments Of Human-Animal Interactions Captured Across Istanbul By This Street Photographer

Istanbul’s streets are full of stories, and photographer Mehmet Esen has a talent for spotting the ones starring the city’s cats and dogs. His candid images capture animals resting amid busy crowds, riding public transportation, interacting with strangers, and confidently claiming their place in the urban landscape. Photographed in both…

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Presenting: The Ultimate Beauty Insider's Guide to Turkey

From hammams to high-tech aesthetics.

Marie Claire

Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide unsettles Turkey and Azerbaijan

Israel's parliament voted on 29 June 2026 to recognise the 1915 Armenian genocide, breaking with decades of official reticence on the issue. RFI spoke to three regional experts to unpack the politics behind the vote and its fallout: Gerald Steinberg, professor at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv; Richard Giragossian, director…

Radio France Internationale

I sail the world in a replica 10th-century Viking longboat

Every year I spend six to eight weeks on board – it has brought new friendships and showed me how generous people can be

The Guardian - UK

Court ejects Istanbul mayor from corruption trial

ISTANBUL - Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure, was removed again from court on Wednesday, at the latest hearing in his trial for corruption, Turkish media said.

Bangkok Post

IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy from XBOX, but closes one of its studios

IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding partnership. The studio says development will continue independently, but it has also confirmed the closure of its Istanbul studio as part of broader restructuring.

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The Guardian - UK

Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara

More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests banned

The Economic Times

Pakistan, Turkiye progress interconnected; PM Sharif, President Erdogan discuss trade, defence in Istanbul

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed strong support for Turkiye, stating their successes are intertwined. During a joint press conference in Istanbul, both nations pledged to boost bilateral trade to USD 5 billion, a significant jump from the current USD 1.3 billion. Defence cooperation was highlighted as a key driver…

Euronews

Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The Guardian - UK

Historic Istanbul, a spotlight on South Africa, and Indian made easy: the best summer cookbooks for 2026 – review

Essential new titles for your kitchen shelf – plus a classic to rediscover

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Bangkok Post

The most visited city doesn't mean the most loved

Bangkok was named the world's most visited city for 2025 by Euromonitor International, drawing an estimated 30.3 million international arrivals, ahead of Hong Kong, London, Macao, and Istanbul. Thailand expects that number to climb further in 2026, with 34.9 million foreign visitors forecast and tourism revenue projected at 1.63 trillion…

The Guardian - AU

No God But Us by Bobuq Sayed review – a buzzy and political queer love story

Two gay Afghan men find each other in Istanbul, in a much-hyped debut that fails to sustain the killer energy of its opening act

France 24

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and suppressed.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky threatens Kyiv will pre-emptively attack Putin’s facilities linked to war

Trump says 'courageous' Zelensky is 'doing pretty well' in the war against Russia

Euronews

Venice to Istanbul: Explore more of the Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its ‘Balkan Explorer’ rail route with an overnight stay in Belgrade, new Croatian stops and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Independent UK

A direct train connecting three popular European cities has restarted – with tickets costing £25

The budget rail journey connects Bucharest, Sofia and Istanbul with a daily service

AAP

Professor Mohamed Shamji Assumes Presidency of EAACI as Congress 2026 Concludes in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) has successfully concluded its Annual Congress 2026 in Istanbul, bringing together 7,429 delegates from 110 countries under the theme "Vision Zero: A Future Free from Allergy and Asthma Burden."Over four days of scientific exchange,…

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