Turkey

Turkey detains Erdogan's main rival on array of charges

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, of the Republican People's Party (CHP), faces two separate investigations that also include charges of leading a crime organisation, bribery and tender rigging.

Former soccer star Ozil goes into Turkish politics with ruling party

Former Germany, Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, who retired in 2023, was elected Sunday to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) party of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the party announced.

Turkey unbans Instagram after 9 days

After nine days, Turkey has restored nationwide access to the popular social media platform Instagram. In an official statement, the Turkish government has stated that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has agreed to cooperate with authorities regarding concerns surrounding the platform's role in filtering certain political and crime-related content.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Witnessing the Turkish century

In the post-9/11 world, no country’s name has been evoked more than Turkey’s (or its newly rebranded name of Türkiye) in public discussions by foreign policy pundits and politicians alike, to demonstrate the harmonious symbiosis of the East and West, Islam and secularism, and tradition and modernity.

Turkey passes law to get stray dogs off the streets and into shelters

Under previous legislation, municipalities have to neuter and vaccinate all street dogs and leave them where they were found following treatment.

Turkey's Demiral banned after controversial Euros salute

Demiral scored two goals in the 2-1 last 16 win over Austria on Tuesday and during celebrations for his second goal made a gesture associated with Turkish right-wing extremist group Grey Wolves.

Turkey summons German envoy over goal celebration row

Earlier, European soccer's governing body UEFA opened an investigation into the Turkish centre back's celebration in a Tuesday evening match that Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria's expense

The Al-Ahli centre-back smashed home after just 58 seconds and produced a towering header on the hour mark to double Turkey's lead.

Turkey win thriller with spirited debutants Georgia

In the second half, 19-year-old Turkey star Arda Guler whipped in a curling effort  and Kerem Akturkoglu added a late third on the counter after Georgia had hit the woodwork.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

4 underrated honeymoon destinations for intimate adventures!

Locations like the picturesque streets of Paris and the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives beckons romance. However, some locations do not always offer the privacy and comfort you might be looking for. Here are 4 underrated locations for newlyweds that offer adventure and romance for their honeymoon.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

5 must-visit places in the world during spring season

In spring, the world is an exquisite place. The days are longer with endless opportunities for adventure, the flowers are in full bloom, and the sun is beaming. So, there is no doubt that it is one of the finest seasons for vacations. While there are many destinations to visit in spring, a few stand out. So, take a look at these 5 best places in the world, which are ideal for springtime travel!

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Turkey spoil Nagelsmann's home debut

Visitors Turkey shocked Euro 2024 hosts Germany 3-2 in a friendly on Saturday to spoil coach Julian Nagelsmann's home debut after taking the job in September.

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Uber launches air balloon service in Turkey

Uber, the international ride-sharing platform, has recently launched an air balloon ride service in Cappadocia, Turkey. As per Uber, the new service will be available in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage Göreme National Park, with riders being able to book balloon trips in advance using the Uber app.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Spain, Scotland and Turkey lock up Euro 2024 spots

Barcelona midfielder Gavi scored the only goal early in the second half in Oslo, bouncing a shot into the corner to help Spain qualify for next year's finals in Germany with two games to spare.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Bangladesh to import onion from 9 more countries

The countries are: China, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, the Netherlands and the UAE

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

Turkey unblocks Sweden NATO bid, setting stage for summit

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he was "very happy" and hailed "a good day for Sweden".

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Wales' Euro 2024 hopes in jeopardy after Turkey defeat

Wales' Euro 2024 qualification hopes suffered another blow on Monday as a 2-0 defeat in Turkey rounded off a disastrous week for Rob Page's men.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

5 places to visit this summer to get the wintry vibes

Instead of spending your last summer vacation days in a place where you need a portable fan or umbrella, why not choose a colder, dare we say wintry locale to visit in summer? Skiing or hiking on an icy mountain in the months to come may seem absurd, but any of the following 5 places might be the perfect way to beat the heat while continuing to have the most thrilling summer vacation ever.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Strong message from Beijing to Washington, Moscow

Was the timing of the recent China and the five Central Asian countries’ summit (C5) a mere coincidence? It took place almost simultaneously with the G7 event in Hiroshima, making similar headlines all over.