British holidaymakers struck by food poisoning outbreak at luxury Turkey hotel TUI confirmed the cases had happened at the Rixos Sungate hotel, part of its 'platinum' range Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023
The moment I knew: in Goa, we had no money, no nothing, but I was so content When Feryal Ozdemir and her new boyfriend Baykal realised they couldn’t stay in Istanbul, but couldn’t leave each other, they hatched a plan to run away The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2023
Tourists struck down by food poisoning at 5-star TUI resort in Turkey as one hospitalised Families forked out up to £4,000 for breaks at the Rixos Sungate hotel in the Mediterranean - but more than 10 families were said to be suffering from food poisoning Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023
Meet the dad running the Manchester Marathon while fasting "It is something I feel very passionate about - we have to help" Manchester Evening News · Apr 15, 2023
Rhys McClenaghan crowned European Pommel Horse champion The Co Down gymnast proved his class once again in Turkey Belfast Live · Apr 15, 2023
A month from Turkey's elections, soaring inflation shakes up political loyalties Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched his bid for an unprecedented third term as president in May polls, but rocketing inflation is threatening his reelection hopes as he heads into his toughest campaign yet. Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2023
UN chief raises concerns with Russia about Ukraine grain deal U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to Russia, Ukraine and Turkey to raise concerns about the implementation of a deal that allows the safe wartime export of grain from several Ukrainian Black Sea ports, a U.N. spokesman said on Friday. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Turkey summons Danish envoy over attacks on Koran and Turkish flag Turkey summoned the Danish ambassador in Ankara to express its strong condemnation and protest over what it said had been attacks on the Koran and on the Turkish flag on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Jessica Gadirova wins all-around gold at European gymnastics championship Great Britain’s Jessica Gadirova has won the women’s all-around gold at the European Championships in Antalya, Turkey The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023
Hungary’s loyalties tested as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on Budapest withdraws from a Russian-controlled bank after it was sanctioned, but ties with Western powers remain shaky. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2023
After earthquake, Istanbul gripped by fear that bigger disaster awaits The deadliest earthquake in Turkey's modern history has reawakened fears on the other side of the country that Istanbul is an even bigger disaster waiting to happen, sending hundreds of thousands scrambling to find safer homes. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Turkey, Egypt to reappoint ambassadors as ties improve Turkey and Egypt's top diplomats say their countries will soon reappoint ambassadors, as the two regional powers mend frayed ties The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Turkey, Egypt say they will cooperate more closely on Libya Ankara and Cairo will cooperate more closely regarding Libya, where they back opposing sides, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, marking another step in the rapprochement between the two regional powers. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
A look at two decades of ties as Egypt, Turkey move to end rift How did Turkish-Egyptian relations get so bad, and why are they now moving to restore their respective ambassadors? Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023 Volleyball star, 18, tragically dies after falling from hotel window hours after match Julia Ituma was a rising star of volleyball but has sadly died in Turkey hours after her Igor Novara side were defeated in the Champions League by Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul
Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2023 Prosecutor seeks prison terms for alleged PKK members on trial in Paris The prosecution has asked for up to six years in prison for some of the 11 alleged members of the Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) on trial in Paris, accused of extortion and financing terrorism.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 US imposes export controls on companies assisting Russia's military The U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday it is imposing export controls on more than two dozen companies in China, Turkey and other countries for supporting Russia’s military and defense industries.
Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023 Euro 2028 could 'put Newcastle on world map': City reacts as St James' Park makes UK and Ireland bid Newcastle has been named as one of 10 host cities that could stage matches during the UEFA Euro 2028 men’s football tournament, if the UK and Ireland can see off competition from Turkey
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Turkey’s Erdogan launches new election campaign with the same old populist playbook With the vote a month away, the president is hitting populist notes that many may no longer want to hear, writes Borzou Daragahi
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 U.S. sanctions Turkey-based entities it says helped Russia's war The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on at least four Turkey-based entities it said violated U.S. export controls and helped Russia's war effort, in the biggest U.S. enforcement action in Turkey since the invasion of Ukraine last year.
Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023 Ian Maxwell vows Hampden upgrade is coming as SFA chief talks up joint Euro 2028 bid 'certainty' The UK is going up against Turkey in the bidding process although Hampden will be the only Scottish stadium used to host games if successful.
Nottingham Post · Apr 12, 2023 Couple's regret after selling home and flying to Turkey for 'Instagram' surgery "My tummy feels like there's metal inside. It makes me so unhappy"
Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2023 Woman sells home and flies to Turkey for 'Instagram' surgery - but regrets it She's now warning others to do their research as she's still in pain and her bum isn't the size she wants
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Couple who sold home before flying to Turkey for ‘Instagram’ surgery wish they’d never left Zara and Igel Edgar spent thousands of pounds on surgery after putting their Manchester home on the market
Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023 Dalry Primary pupils raise more than £1,000 for Syria and Turkey earthquake appeal Funds raised will go to Mary's Meals earthquake appeal to provide food aid