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The hubris arc: how visionary politicians turn into authoritarians

What turns a democratically elected leader into an authoritarian? The process is rarely abrupt. It unfolds gradually and is often justified as a necessary reform. It is framed as what the people wanted. All this makes it difficult for citizens to recognise what is happening until it’s too late.

The Conversation

Trio of British track cyclists target three new world records

Olympians Matt Richardson and Charlie Tanfield and para-cyclist Will Bjergfelt are all aiming to set new benchmarks in Turkey this month

The Independent UK

Turkish parliamentary committee begins work on PKK peace initiative

A newly formed parliamentary committee has begun meeting to oversee a peace process with a Kurdish militant group

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Water Shortages Spell Trouble On Turkey's Tourist Coast

Ali Alyanak and his neighbours in Turkey's tourist hub Izmir now have to draw water from a shrinking aquifer 170 metres underground even as hotel pools remain full -- a sign for many of the region's dire water crisis amid prolonged drought.

International Business Times

Court Rejects Subpoena Request from Turkey Seeking Records on Gülen Movement Member, Allegedly for Turkish Financial Crime Prosecution

"[T]he sheer breadth of the discovery sought in Türkiye's Application, considered in light of the colorable allegations of political motivation presented in support of Turkyolu's motion, weighs heavily against the Application at this time."

Reason

Turkey walks a tightrope as Trump threatens sanctions over Russian trade

Ankara is aiming to dodge President Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions against countries that trade with Russia. While Turkey is the third largest importer of Russian goods, it has largely escaped international sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. However, with Trump vowing to get tough with Moscow if…

Radio France Internationale

British man dies after falling ill at hair transplant clinic in Turkey

Former teacher Martyn Latchman, 38, became unwell during the preparatory phase of £1,500 procedure

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British man dies after going to Turkey for hair transplant

Turkish health authorities have reportedly opened an investigation following the death

The Independent UK

Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow from Turkey to Syria started

Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.

Euronews

By 2030, Poland will have more tanks than the UK, Germany, France and Italy combined

Germany, Italy, the UK and France have a combined total of 950 tanks. Only two NATO member states - Greece and Turkey - will have more tanks than Poland once its latest deal with South Korea is completed.

Euronews

Surviving retirement: Where do older Europeans get their money?

Public payouts, such as state pensions, account for around two-thirds of the income of people aged 65 and over in Europe.

Euronews

Italian, Turkish and Libyan leaders meet to address migration flows to Europe

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.

Euronews

Turkish, Italian, Libyan leaders meet to address migration and Libya's stability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah in Istanbul for a summit focused on migration and Libya’s political stability

The Independent UK

Europe’s wildfire emissions soar to record highs as extreme heat and drought fuel summer blazes

Greece, Turkey, the UK, and Cyprus have already seen record wildfire emissions in 2025 as soaring temperatures and dry conditions fuel intense blazes.

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Benzinga

'Turkey's Uber' Joins Strategy, Tesla As Bitcoin Treasury Company

Martı, Turkey's leading ride-hailing platform, has committed 20% of its cash reserves to crypto assets, starting with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), CEO Oğuz Alper Öktem announced on Wedjesday.

The Independent UK

Turkey develops ‘most powerful’ 970kg thermobaric bomb

The 970kg thermobaric bomb can penetrate 90m of rock and earth, according to Turkish officials

Android Central

Google admits its alert system failed to accurately warn people in Turkey's 2023 quake

Google admitted in a recent report that its earthquake alert system failed to warn 10 million people in Turkey during the 2023 earthquake.

The Independent UK

Turkey joins host of countries eyeing F1 race – and could step-in as soon as 2026

While the 2026 F1 calendar has been set, Istanbul Park would be willing to host if an event was cancelled

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Evening Standard

British comedian Cerys Nelmes faces three years in Turkish prison for Zara confusion

Despite returning to the store to apologise, Nelmes could be facing up to three years in a Turkish prison

Autosport

Turkey ready to rejoin F1 calendar should others cancel

Formula 1 confirmed its 2026 calendar last month, but Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a race as early as next year if any event is forced to cancel.

Motorsport

Turkey prepared to step in for 2026 F1 calendar if other circuits cancel

Formula 1 confirmed the 2026 calendar last month, but Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host an F1 race as early as next year if any race is forced to cancel.

International Business Times

Turkey Battles Wildfires As Heatwave Grips Med

Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey on Monday as the country sweltered in a summer heatwave across much of the Mediterranean, with wildfires leading to at least 14 deaths in the country in the past week.

Euronews

Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania

In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.

The Independent UK

Greece and Turkey wildfires: Is it safe to travel to popular holiday hotspots?

Greece and Turkey continue to battle major wildfires amid a severe heatwave.

Euronews

Google admits earthquake alert system failed to warn most users before 2023 Turkey quake

Despite the potential to alert millions, only 469 high-level “Take Action” warnings were sent out before the initial 7.8 magnitude quake.

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