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The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

Locals battle raging wildfires in popular Turkey holiday destination

Wildfires have been engulfing Turkey for weeks and early on Sunday (July 27) the country’s fourth-largest city came under threat causing hundreds of people to flee their homes.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

‘Apocalyptic’ Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave

More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

Global Wealth Report: Where in Europe did people's net worth increase the most?

In Europe, Hungary saw the biggest jump in wealth of its citizens over the past year, followed by Lithuania and Sweden. This is according to a new report by multinational investment bank UBS.

Euronews · Jul 26, 2025

Fires engulf Turkey’s coast as government declares disaster zones

Turkey has faced widespread outbreaks of forest fires since late June

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Weather tracker: heatwave triggers deadly wildfires in Turkey

At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of Scandinavia

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Two more killed amid raging wildfires in Cyprus and Turkey

Deaths in Cyprus bring overall toll on the eastern Mediterranean island and neighbouring Turkey to 12

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Turkey mourns 5 volunteer firefighters killed battling wildfires

The funerals of five rescue volunteers killed while battling a wildfire have been held in Turkey's capital Ankara

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Thousands of travellers could be left without Internet as Turkey bans websites and apps of major eSIM providers - but don't worry, there's a catch

Major eSIM providers, including Holafly, Airalo, Saily, and Ubigi, are part of the ban - but there might be a way around it.

TechRadar · Jul 24, 2025

Wildfire kills 10 firefighters and rescue workers in Turkey

The fatalities bring Turkey's wildfire death toll this year to 13, as experts warn that deadly blazes fuelled by strong winds, extreme heat and dry conditions will become more common due to climate change.

Euronews · Jul 24, 2025