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 · Sep 12, 2023
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 · Sep 12, 2023
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 · Sep 6, 2023
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 · Sep 6, 2023
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 · Sep 2, 2023
13 breathtaking photos of the supermoon known as the ‘blue moon’ in 2023 Some stunning photos of the supermoon we saw this week. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2023
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 · Aug 26, 2023
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 · Aug 17, 2023
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 · Aug 15, 2023
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 · Aug 11, 2023
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 · Aug 7, 2023
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 · Aug 6, 2023
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 · Aug 4, 2023
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 Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023 ‘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 · Jul 30, 2023 ‘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 · Jul 24, 2023 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 · Jul 23, 2023 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 · Jul 21, 2023 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…
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 20, 2023 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 · Jul 14, 2023 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 · Jul 14, 2023 Dealmaking dearth and UK stock slowdown stokes fears over the City London third in European IPO rankings behind Istanbul and Milan
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 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
Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023 Turkey to back Sweden's NATO bid in return for EU membership: Erdogan ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would back Sweden's NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara.
Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023 'Like a warzone' - Disabled Man City fans' nightmare Champions League final experience Manchester City supporters tell MEN Sport that they believe UEFA and the Blues failed to take into account their needs in Istanbul. tarnishing an otherwise dream night