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7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans were freed from Russia in a prisoner exchange on Aug. 1, 2024. In total, 24 prisoners, including 12 German nationals and eight Russians, as well as two children – who were not prisoners – were exchanged in Ankara, Turkey.

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Fontaines DC cancel Istanbul show in solidarity with Palestine: ‘We must be clear in our convictions’

Irish post-punk band were scheduled to perform at the Zorlu PSM on August 20

The Independent UK

Turkey shooter Yusuf Dikec inspired so many hilarious memes with his totally chill medal performance

The latest breakout star of the Olympics just looks like a random guy off the street

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Turkey’s Olympic shooter goes viral for understated look as he wins silver: ‘Absolute legend’

‘This is what you call aura,’ one person writes on social media

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Watch from Turkey airport as Evan Gershkovich expected to be released in prisoner swap

Watch from Ankara airport in Turkey as a high-profile prisoner swap between Russia and the West that may include jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich is expected to take place on Thursday, 1 August.

The Independent UK

Evan Gershkovich among 26 freed in major Russia-West prisoner exchange

The swap, mediated by Turkey, involved 26 prisoners and seven different countries, security officials say.

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Turkey's Yusuf Dikeç Wins Olympic Silver With Unconventional Style

Discover how Yusuf Dikeç's unconventional approach to Olympic shooting captured attention and earned Turkey's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

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“Did Turkey Send A Hitman?”: People Lose It Over 51-Year-Old Olympic Medal Winner With ‘No Equipment’

Yusuf Dikec, the 51-year-old Turkish shooter who won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, had people humorously comparing him to a “Trained Assassin.” The post “Did Turkey Send A Hitman?”: People Lose It Over 51-Year-Old Olympic Medal Winner With ‘No Equipment’ first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Watch: Mourners gather for funeral prayer of Hamas leader Ismali Haniyeh in Turkey

Watch as thousands of Turks to gather in Istanbul for a symbolic funeral prayer for the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Iran on Wednesday 31 July.

The Independent UK

Katie Price breaks silence after arrest warrant issued as she insists she’s ‘not running from matters’

The model failed to attend a court appearance because she is having plastic surgery in Turkey

The Independent UK

3,500-year-old tablet in Turkey turns out to be a shopping list

The excavation team in Turkey found a small, clay tablet that detailed a large furniture purchase. Experts said the finding may provide clues to the area's socioeconomic condition in the Late Bronze period.

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Turkish and Armenian special envoys resume talks aimed at reconciliation and reopening the border

Special envoys from Turkey and Armenia have convened at the countries’ shared border to resume discussions aimed at normalizing ties between the historic foes

The Independent UK

Anger as Turkey approves stray dog ‘massacre law’

Animal welfare groups warned the law could dissuade tourists from visiting Turkey

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan Threatens Military Intervention In Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Turkey's President Erdogan threatens military intervention in Israel amid escalating tensions over Gaza conflict, drawing parallels to past involvements in...

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Al Jazeera

War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza

Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan ‘following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein’.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey's plan to cull street dogs provokes fury across political lines

A new law that threatens to cull millions of street dogs in Turkey has sparked nationwide anger. While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists the strays are a public health risk, critics say the move is an attempt to distract from bigger problems.

The Independent UK

Why you need to go this Turkish holiday resort now before A-listers send prices into orbit

This sunshine-filled slice of the Turkish Riviera was once a cheap holiday option but has transformed into something altogether more chic – Sarah Holt uncovers how Bodrum has reinvented itself

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic indoor volleyball events online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic volleyball indoor events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

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Indian men's archery team focuses on 'team bonding' in a bid to end 36-year-old Olympic medal wait

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's archery team focused on strengthening their bond and unity on Friday, following their impressive performance in the qualification round of the Paris Games. This achievement has ignited hopes for India's first Olympic medal in archery after a 36-year wait.

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Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria

Chances of a rapprochement between regional rivals Turkey and Syria were raised momentarily on July 22, 2024, with news that the leaders of both countries were set for a much-anticipated meeting aimed at resolving long-standing differences. Within hours, Turkish sources dismissed the rumors of an imminent sit-down between the two…

The Independent UK

Couple ‘dumped’ at unfinished Turkish hotel for nearly a week after global IT outage

A couple have said they were “dumped” for five days at an “unfinished” hotel in Turkey after the global IT outage led to their flight home being cancelled, costing them hundreds of pounds in food and transport costs and missed work.

International Business Times

Ancient Secrets Unearthed In Vast Turkish Cave City

Through a basement door in southeastern Turkey lies a sprawling underground city -- perhaps the country's largest -- which one historian believes dates back to the ninth century before Jesus Christ.

The Independent UK

Russian motorbike influencer Tatyana Ozolina dies in Turkey crash aged 38

‘MotoTanya’ was known for travelling around the world on her bike

International Business Times

Putin Meets Assad Amid Calls To Defuse Turkey-Syria Tensions

President Vladimir Putin held talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Moscow amid calls for Russian mediation to cool tensions between Turkey and Syria.

The Guardian - UK

Germany challenges Turkey’s protected status claim for the doner kebab

Turkey wants doner registered as its ‘guaranteed traditional speciality’ across Europe, akin to serrano ham and Neapolitan pizza

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