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Commentary: Turkey and the power of controlling the narrative

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defied all expectations when he won nearly half the vote in Turkey’s election on Sunday. This means he’ll face a presidential runoff for the first time, but he looks poised to win a third term anyway, despite his poor governing track record. For this, he…

Chicago Tribune · May 22, 2023

Five ways Kilicdaroglu will try to beat Erdogan in Turkey run-off

The opposition candidate has adopted a harder tone while campaigning ahead of the May 28 run-off vote.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Turkey’s Camlica Mosque: Ottoman heritage or modern nationalism?

While Turkish nationalism has traditionally been tied to secular symbols of the republic, the mosque reflects change.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Best summer holiday deals you can book to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, and more

Cheap holiday deals to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Portugal, Mexico, and even the Maldives if you're after bargain getaways for the summer holidays in 2023

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023

Why Turkey's Erdogan continues to be triumphant

It is hard not to be disappointed about the outcome of the first round of Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday. In a campaign defined by the aftermath of February's huge earthquake, mounting economic problems and deepening corruption, hopes were high that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian 20-year…

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023

Turkey's electoral board confirms 1st round election results; Erdogan meets 3rd party candidate

Turkey's Supreme Election Board has announced the official results of Sunday's election, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan receiving 49.24% and his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu receiving 45.07%

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Foreign students in Northern Cyprus: False promises and disillusion

In Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus, education has become the leading economic sector. No less than 23 universities are concentrated in the small self-declared state recognised only by Turkey, which has occupied it since 1974. They attract students from developing countries by offering affordable courses with a "European" stamp of approval. But…

France 24 · May 19, 2023

Irish couple unrecognisable after shedding 20 stone as they share weight loss secrets

Since doctors wouldn’t take her and husband Carl seriously with her fertility issues because of their size, the pair have dropped 10 stone each and are now totally unrecognisable.

Irish Mirror · May 19, 2023

Friend vows 'we've got you' as mum fights for her life in Turkey

Melissa Kinsella collapsed in the airport after suddenly suffering a seizure

Liverpool Echo · May 18, 2023

Woman fighting for life in hospital after collapsing at airport in Turkey

Melissa Kinsella believed she was suffering from heatstroke before experiencing a seizure

Manchester Evening News · May 18, 2023