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Christmas dinner disasters to avoid from oven space and how to save on energy with 'turkey hack'

If you are worried about cooking Christmas dinner, be sure to follow these simple steps to get the most out of your festive feast - and save money on energy too thanks to a turkey hack

Glasgow Live

Swedish Supreme court stops extradition of Turkish man accused of coup attempt

Sweden's Supreme Court on Monday said it had blocked the extradition of a Turkish man accused by Ankara of taking part in a coup attempt in 2016, a potential blow to Sweden's bid to join NATO.

Reuters

Airports set for packed Friday as 5 million jet off on holiday for Christmas

Demand is high for sunny destinations including Spain, Portugal, Turkey and the Canary Islands - but the busy period coincides with Border Force strikes

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How the 20 year rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan has transformed Turkey

In 2002, Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party, Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (AKP), obtained a parliamentary majority in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The seemingly unstoppable rise of political Islam throughout the turbulent 1990s had finally culminated in a much-dreaded loss for a Kemalist political establishment committed to…

The Conversation

Top British sculptor hits back in censorship row over loan to Turkish gallery

Turner prize-winner Tony Cragg defends decision to lend to Istanbul museum after criticism from leading Turkish artist

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on why Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not deserve another term in office

Voters suffering from the president’s terrible economic policies might have finally had enough

The Guardian - UK

Istanbul mayor might be banned from leading Turkey if he wins election, official says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rival may not be able to rule the country even if he wins the country’s presidential race, the head of Turkey’s top electoral body said.

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Turkish military incursion in Syria faces opposition from US, Russia

Turkish military forces are poised to launch a ground offensive in Syria against US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces, accused by Ankara of attacks on Turkey. But Ankara is facing stiff opposition from both Washington and Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup third-place play-off: What happened in the last five matches no-one remembers

The third-place play-off is a match that few fans care about, but it has been a fixture of the World Cup since 1950, with Morocco and Croatia the next teams to feature

Daily Mirror

Why do we celebrate the New Year and how do different cultures mark the occasion?

Find out when and how different countries such as Turkey, Israel and Sri Lanka celebrate the New Year

Evening Standard

Boy's stomach pain and nausea turned out to be caused by a three-foot-long cable

A charging cable and a hair tie were removed from a 15-year-old male patient's stomach at a hospital in Diyarbakir, Turkey, after he had stomach pains and nausea

Daily Mirror

Kerry Katona begs for pain relief during horrifying 'Turkey teeth' procedure

Kerry Katona's fear of the dentist was very evident during her recent trip to Turkey, as she cried out for pain relief during a procedure to give her a brand new set of dazzling white teeth

Daily Mirror

Moscow welcomes Turkey's call for trilateral Syria diplomacy

Moscow on Friday welcomed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's proposal to establish a three-way mechanism for diplomacy between Turkey, Russia and Syria, Russian state news agencies reported, citing a deputy foreign minister.

Reuters

Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

Economic turmoil driven by inflation of 85% has plunged Turkey into one of its worst property crises

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Al Jazeera

Car bomb in Turkey’s Diyarbakir injures police officers

Two people believed to be behind the blast have been detained, authorities have said.

Reuters

Car bomb strikes police bus in southeast Turkey - minister

A roadside car bomb exploded, damaging a police minibus on a highway in southeast Turkey's Diyarbakir province on Friday, and nine people in the bus were taken to hospital as a precaution, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.

The Conversation

Why Istanbul's mayor was sentenced to jail – and what it means for Turkey's 2023 presidential race

A Turkish court’s decision on Dec. 14, 2022, to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu for two years and seven months for insulting public officials hung on comments he made three years ago. But its impact will be felt on an event taking place in a few months time: the Turkish…

The Independent UK

A clampdown too far? ‘Bizarre’ prison sentence may give Erdogan’s rival a boost

Inside the Turkish government’s decision to push Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu out of politics

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Thousands protest against conviction of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu rally in Istanbul after a court sentenced the mayor to prison and banned him from politics.

France 24

Thousands protest after opposition Istanbul mayor banned from politics

Thousands of Turks swarmed a central Istanbul square on Thursday in solidarity with the city's opposition mayor after he was banned from politics ahead of next year's presidential election.

Reuters

Analysis-Turkish court raises stakes in search for a challenger to Erdogan

Six months from an election in which Turkey's opposition has its best shot at unseating President Tayyip Erdogan in 20 years, a jail sentence against one of its brightest hopes has raised the stakes in the struggle to agree a presidential challenger.

Daily Mirror

Dele Alli "fall" leaves Besiktas chief stunned as ex-Tottenham star's form questioned

Dele Alli left Everton on a season-long loan for Besiktas in August, but the 26-year-old former England international midfielder is yet to find his feet in Turkey

Reuters

Turkey's Baykar launches new jet-powered drone, aiming for air-to-air combat

Turkish defence firm Baykar said its first jet-powered unmanned aerial combat vehicle (UCAV) completed its maiden flight on Wednesday, as the company continues to gain popularity globally, most recently by helping Ukraine's army fight Russian forces.

Al Jazeera

Why has Istanbul mayor Imamoglu been sentenced to prison?

Opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu has been handed a jail sentence and a politics ban ahead of general elections in 2023.

Reuters

Thousands protest in Turkey over Istanbul mayor's conviction

Thousands of people rallied in Turkey on Thursday to oppose the conviction and political ban of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, chanting slogans criticising President Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AK Party before elections next year.

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