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I have not been seen in public without a hat for 10 years. Would a Turkish hair transplant change my life?

Since I lost my hair, I wouldn’t leave the house with my head uncovered. Then I heard about the million transplant tourists who head to Istanbul every year. If it worked for them, could it work for me, too?

The Guardian - UK

Digging into emotion: a tour of 212 Photography Istanbul – photo essay

Highlights from Turkey’s annual international photography festival, which runs until 15 October

The Guardian - UK

Young Turks host Cenk Uygur launches Democratic primary bid against Biden

Obstacles include Uygur’s overseas birth in Istanbul that seemingly renders him unqualified under the US constitution

The Guardian - US

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I grew up on Turkish burgers. The real food blew me away

With a storytelling local as a guide, Istanbul opens up to become more than its famous landmarks

The Guardian - UK

Maureen Freely: ‘Turkey is a place where writers matter’

The author and academic on her exploration of a ‘dark chapter’ in Turkish history, how working as a translator changed her view of the world, and her long friendship with novelist Orhan Pamuk

The Guardian - UK

How one man's ship-spotting hobby is helping thwart Russian sanction-busting

Despite Russia facing ever-tightening sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, it has managed to keep up a steady trade with international markets, thanks to the Bosphorus waterway through Istanbul. RFI spoke to one man whose hobby is helping to thwart Russian sanctions-busting.

Radio France Internationale

In the tracks of the Orient Express: my train ride from London to Istanbul

The fabled railway service returns in 2025. But you don’t need to wait until then, or pay the eyewatering fares, to ride this classic route

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UK coroner warns of cosmetic surgery abroad after woman dies in Turkey

Melissa Kerr died in Istanbul hospital after injected fat entered a vein during Brazilian butt lift procedure

The Guardian - UK

The world’s best-connected airports: watch out for China – and Ireland

Plane Talk: Europe and the US still ahead of Asia, but for how long?

The Independent UK

Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria floods: Death toll rises after fierce storms lash all three countries

The death toll rose after rescue teams located the body of a missing traveller who was swept away during a flash flood at a campsite in northwest Turkey

The Independent UK

Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria hit by fatal flash floods

At least 12 people die across three countries as torrential rainstorms cause severe damage to buildings, roads and bridges

The Guardian - UK

The Loathe Boat: the honking cruise ships ‘ruining’ Istanbul’s port

Two years after Galataport opened to fanfare as a tourism success story, not everyone is happy about how it has transformed the Turkish coastline

The Guardian - UK

13 breathtaking photos of the supermoon known as the ‘blue moon’ in 2023

Some stunning photos of the supermoon we saw this week.

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Istanbul facing drastic water shortages brought on by climate change

Turkey's largest city faces one of its worst droughts with record high temperatures, blamed on climate change. With many of the city's water reservoirs nearly empty, experts warn Istanbul could face water shortages in just weeks if rain doesn't come.

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The Independent UK

The View fans condemn Ana Navarro over complaints about visit to mosque in Istanbul

‘Walking barefoot on a carpet where millions walk is a little yuck to me,’ Navarro says

The Independent UK

Heathrow and Gatwick climb league table of the world’s busiest airports

Plane Talk: August data from industry analyst OAG shows surprising success for the main London gateways

The Independent UK

Race across Europe ends with dramatic finale in Istanbul

The Man Who Pays His Way: The Trans-European marathon ended with a sprint

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Why I won’t be taking part in the inaugural Race Across Europe

The Man Who Pays His Way: London to Istanbul challenge will be a rewarding spectator sport

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The Independent UK

6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey's preparedness is still uncertain

Six months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th

The Independent UK

Why I won’t be taking part in the inaugural Race Across Europe

The Man Who Pays His Way: London to Istanbul challenge will be a rewarding spectator sport

The Independent UK

Wacky races: Inside the mad-cap scramble from London to Istanbul using only public transport

Exclusive: A real-life Race Across the World is about to see 100 self-confessed travel nerds go head-to-head to reach Turkey’s iconic city on the Bosphorus Strait. Simon Calder gets a sneak preview

The Guardian - UK

‘Magic that will inspire never-ending travels’: readers’ favourite places in Turkey

Ancient ruins, glittering seas, pine forests and great coffee have cast a spell over our intrepid tipsters

The Guardian - UK

‘A second chance’: Hatayspor’s return to help heal pain of Antakya’s earthquake

Turkish top-tier side prepare for improbable return after February’s devastating quake left winger Christian Atsu, their sporting director and five other staff dead

Evening Standard

Wilfried Zaha bids emotional Crystal Palace farewell ahead of Galatasaray move

Former Eagles talisman hailed “amazing memories” at Selhurst Park after flying to sign three-year contract in Istanbul

Radio France Internationale

Turkey may be key to salvaging Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports

Russia's decision to walk out on a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea has prompted fears of soaring prices and global famine. Turkey, the gatekeeper to the waterway, has a key role to play in finding a solution.

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