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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

France 24

Amateur videos show Turkish police violence against African migrants

Amateur videos sent to the FRANCE 24 Observers team show police in Turkey stopping and questioning African migrants as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration. The videos, sent in by migrants from Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea and Angola, show officers shouting at the migrants and in some cases using physical…

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Turkey probes local man over organ trafficking / Arranged doctors, hospitals for Tokyo NPO

ISTANBUL -- A Turkish man is under investigation by Istanbul prosecutors over his alleged involvement in organ trafficking connected to a Tokyo-based nonprofit whose director is currently on trial for violating the Organ Transplants Law.

Bangkok Post

Erdogan confident of extension to Ukraine grain deal

ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed confidence Friday on the prospects of an extension to the deal that allows Ukraine to export its grain and ease a global food crisis.

Evening Standard

Dealmaking dearth and UK stock slowdown stokes fears over the City

London third in European IPO rankings behind Istanbul and Milan

The Independent UK

Disabled Man City fan ‘left lying in her own urine’ after Champions League final chaos

Clare Watson said her Istanbul experience was ‘atrocious’ as Uefa again came under severe criticism for their handling of a Champions League final

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