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Real Santa Claus resting place uncovered by archaeologists under church in Turkey

St Nicholas, the inspiration behind Father Christmas who was known for his extreme generosity passed away in 343 AD and his tomb has been discovered in Myra by archaeologists.

Daily Record

Archaeologists discover tomb of 'Santa Claus' hidden underneath a church in Turkey

The resting place of the saint who inspired Santa Claus has been found by a team of archaeologists almost 1,700 years after he died

Daily Mirror

Senior U.S. Treasury official traveled to Turkey to discuss sanctions on Russia

A senior U.S. Treasury Department official traveled to Turkey this week to discuss sanctions and export controls imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the Treasury Department said, as Washington closely monitors growing economic ties between Ankara and Moscow.

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Emmerdale's Danny Miller shares first look at luxurious honeymoon with wife Steph and son Albert

Danny Miller has jetted off on his honeymoon in Turkey with his new wife Steph Jones and baby son Albert

Leeds Live

Passport requirements for Spain, France, Greece and Turkey ahead of half term

Here's what you need to know if you're going on a European holiday this October half term

Manchester Evening News

'Santa's grave' found in Turkey underneath church as Christmas comes early for archaeologists

Tis the season to be jolly!

Irish Mirror

Gun violence on the rise in Turkey: Strict legislation often ignored

In Turkey, incidents of gun violence have increased by almost 75 percent since 2015, claiming the lives of more than 2,000 people last year alone. Campaigners are calling for a review of gun ownership laws, as the vast majority of weapons are sold illegally. According to the Umut ("Hope") Foundation,…

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Could Greece, Turkey tensions spill into open conflict?

Greece and Turkey could come to blows ahead of elections in both countries next year, say experts on both sides.

Al Jazeera

Turkish Opposition Applies to Annul Disinformation Law

Turkey's main opposition party has applied to the top court to annul an article added to the penal code that sets jailtime for spreading "disinformation" as part of a new media law, a party official said on Tuesday. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), had earlier promised…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Forster drug raid uncovers ice after AFP intercepts packages from Turkey

Police say they have seized 8 kilograms of methylamphetamine at a home on the NSW Mid North Coast. It comes after packages were intercepted at a Melbourne mail centre.

ABC News

‘Not about physical strength, but spiritual endurance’: A sense of history at the World Nomad Games

During a visit to Turkey, William Hosie gets caught up in the sights and sounds of a celebration of Turkic culture

The Independent UK

Turkey's opposition seeks stay of 'disinformation' law

Turkey’s main opposition party is seeking the suspension of the enforcement of a newly-approved media law that mandates prison terms for disinformation

The Independent UK

Greece, Turkey spar on Twitter after 92 refugees found stripped

The longtime foes both regularly face accusations of refugee mistreatment.

Al Jazeera

Turkish troops deploy in Syrian town to halt inter-rebel fighting

Turkish troops deployed on Tuesday in an area in northwestern Syria to try to halt fighting between rival rebel factions opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, witnesses and rebel forces said.

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Iranian dancer in Turkey says she believes protests will end Tehran's 'cruelty'

Mikaeil Alizadeh decided to move to Turkey from Iran in 2015 after receiving threats for being gender-fluid and fearing she would be jailed for being a dancer. Now she believes the anti-government protests will lead to the end of Tehran's "cruelty."

Radio France Internationale

Turkey and Russia closer than ever despite Western sanctions

The leaders of Turkey and Russia are continuing to deepen relations as Moscow intensifies its war against Ukraine. Their frequent meetings and close ties fuel concerns among Turkey's Western allies that Ankara is circumventing sanctions against Russia.

Reuters

Turkey's main opposition party says to ask top court to halt media law

Turkey's main opposition CHP party is applying to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to suspend implementation of a key article of a media law approved in parliament last week, CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu said.

The Times of India

Russia leans on India, Turkey, China for oil sales before EU ban

The three countries that helped Moscow to maintain crude exports in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine appear to be stepping back into the market for Russian barrels, with Turkey taking a lead role in the latest buying.

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Two Spanish tourists killed in air balloon accident in Turkey's Cappadocia

Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot air balloon they were travelling in made a hard landing in Turkey's Cappadocia, the local governor's office said.

Daily Record

Scots 23st mum who got stuck on water slide in Florida fundraising for gastric bypass in Turkey

Naomi Smith, 26, is fundraising to pay for gastric bypass surgery in Turkey and hopes that shedding the pounds will help make her a better mum to her one-year-old son Jack Maver.

The Conversation

Could tensions between Greece and Turkey lead to a second European war?

Tensions are flaring between Turkey and Greece over the militarization of the eastern Aegean islands and a host of other issues.

Reuters

Safety of Turkish mines questioned after blast kills 41

Turkey's main opposition party and an engineering industry body questioned safety protocols on Monday after an explosion at a state-run mine killed 41 workers, stirring memories of the country's worst mining disaster eight years ago.

Reuters

Inter-rebel clashes resume in northwest Syria after collapse of truce

Rival Syrian rebel groups in northwestern Syria resumed heavy clashes a day after a fragile truce ended five days of bloody fighting in the last remaining opposition enclave, residents and rebels said on Monday.

The Independent UK

World’s most dangerous countries to visit revealed

Thailand, Turkey and the Philippines pose ‘medium risk’ to travellers, study claims

Evening Standard

UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

EU border agency Frontex confirmed the arrival of the group in circumstances which the Greek ministry for civil protection said sent out an “inhuman image”

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