easyJet announces new Manchester Airport to Turkey route with fares from £52 There will be twice-weekly flights starting from the summer Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023
Putin set to host Syrian leader Assad at the Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host Syrian President Bashar Assad for talks in the Kremlin expected to focus on rebuilding Syria after a devastating civil war The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
UN official says world body committed to Cyprus peace deal A senior United Nations official says the world body remains committed to helping rival Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots reach an agreement remedying the island nation's ethnic cleave that has been the source of instability in the east Mediterranean for decades The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
'I met the love of my life in Turkey, but friends say he's with me for a visa' Amy Ugurlu travelled to the beach resort of Kusadasi in Turkey with a friend in July 2020 to temporarily escape life back home after a break up, but soon a new romance was kindled Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023
Twelve years on from the beginning of Syria’s war Millions still displaced and hundreds of thousands have died in 12 years of fighting, but al-Assad remains in power. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2023
Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13 The recent deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey which caused billions of dollars in damage is boosting the prospects of Syria's once widely shunned president to return to the Arab fold The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
News briefs Age, drought, rodents and neglect weaken California levees, heightening flood danger Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023
Irish hospitals seeing huge numbers attending with weight loss surgery complications after Turkey trips Irish doctors are now urging patients to avoid travelling to the country for weight-loss surgery Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023
US urges Turkey to allow NATO expansion as officials set to meet U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan urged Turkey to ratify the membership bids of Sweden and Finland into NATO as pressure builds on two remaining holdouts to approve the expansion of the military alliance. Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023
Arthur Masuaku among West Ham loanees to make his mark with goalscoring impact in Turkey Three West Ham United players out on loan were in action at the weekend with Arthur Masuaku playing a starring role in Besiktas' 2-0 win against Istanbul Basaksehir Football London · Mar 14, 2023
Swedish leader: Finland likely to join NATO before Sweden Sweden’s prime minister has acknowledged that it is likely that neighbor Finland will join NATO before his country does, due to Turkey’s opposition to the Swedish bid The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
Key dates in Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is seeking a third consecutive term in office as Turkey's president in elections in May, marks 20 years in office on Tuesday The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
Aziz Behich opens up on devastating news from pal caught up in Turkish earthquake disaster The Dundee United star spent a lot of his career in the disaster-hit country and like many was praying for friends after seeing the scale of the devastation on TV. Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023
UN: World after earthquake was slow to send aid to Syria A U.N. commission says the international community and the Syrian government did not act quickly last month to help people in need in the rebel-held northwest after a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and Syria The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Turkey teeth warning to those hoping for Cheryl Cole’s smile after woman left toothless ‘Before making any decisions there are some things to ask yourself,’ doctors warn
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Calm after quake: Greek PM says tension with Turkey easing Greece’s prime minister says the earthquake in Turkey and a recent train crash in Greece have helped to de-escalate tensions between the two neighboring countries
Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023 'I'm a 'hatfish' - people mock my hairline but hair transplant gave me confidence' An influencer who calls himself a 'hatfish' because he often wears a cap to cover his hair, has hit back at the cruel trolls who mock him for his hairline - he 'couldn't be happier' with his hair transplant
The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023 Syrian earthquake devastated an area that was already a disaster zone – and highlights the vital role of local aid groups Three weeks after the February 2023 earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, I stood amid the rubble in Jindires, a devastated Syrian village. An estimated 50,000 people had lost their lives in the two countries by that point, with the number of casualties still climbing.
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023 HRW: Egyptian dissidents denied identity documents Human Rights Watch says Egyptian authorities refuse to renew documents to pressure dissidents to return to Egypt.
Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023 Dentist issues Turkey Teeth warning after woman came back toothless The £5,000 botched procedure abroad will cost the patient another £3,000 minimum to fix
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Doctor says Turkey earthquake survivors are fearful of own homes but resilient Dr Asim Salim said those affected by the earthquakes are likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder.
Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023 Reason why Kate's handshake to community leader was awkwardly left hanging on royal visit William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, recently met volunteers at Hayes Muslim Centre who are helping to fundraise for families left homeless after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023 Cat reunited with family nearly a month after devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes Peta UK found Behlul weeks after the earthquakes hit the region
Liverpool Echo · Mar 12, 2023 Grandad so self-conscious of rotting teeth he refused to smile transformed by Turkey trip North Wales grandad Paul Pilkington's 50-year smoking addiction left his teeth yellow and rotting
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2023 Fearmongering about people fleeing disasters is a dangerous and faulty narrative The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has reached over 50,000 people. Over 23 million people have been affected and millions have been displaced from their homes. In Syria alone, an estimated 5.3 million people have been left homeless.