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Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes?

Details on travel to the region and donations appeals launched by the travel industry.

07/02/2023

Turkey

More than 7000 dead as race to find quake survivors carries into night

Search teams and aid have been poured into Turkey and Syria as rescuers work in freezing temperatures - sometimes using their bare hands - to dig through the remains of buildings flattened by Monday's powerful earthquake.

07/02/2023

Turkey

What are the challenges in getting aid to Turkey and Syria quickly?

First responders in Turkey and Syria are running against the time: How are international aid organisations coordinating to help the most vulnerable in the quickest time possible?

07/02/2023

Scenes

Meet the Turkish garbage collector fighting against discrimination, one MMA fight at a time

In partnership with Media City

I cannot live without MMA.

06/02/2023

Europe News

EU sends search and rescue teams to Turkey following deadly earthquake

Thirteen EU Member States have offered to send emergency personnel to Turkey. Brussels also says it is "ready to support those affected in Syria."

06/02/2023

Turkey

More than 4,600 dead after deadly quakes in Turkey and Syria

Rescue workers and residents frantically searched for survivors under the rubble of crushed buildings in several cities on both sides of the border.

06/02/2023

Moments

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

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Residents of Kherson village struggle through winter without power

In the peak of winter, this village in Kherson province does not have access to power or water.

29/01/2023

Turkey

Turkey set to block Sweden's NATO bid after Quran burning

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Sweden not to expect his backing for its bid to join NATO after Swedish police allowed a Quran to be burned by a protestor outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

23/01/2023

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan announces elections for 14 May

The election is expected to be Erdogan's most difficult one since he took office as prime minister some two decades ago.

23/01/2023

Turkey

'Hand over your terrorists': Turkey pressures Nordic NATO hopefuls

Sweden and Finland must deport 130 "terrorists" to Turkey before Ankara will approve their NATO bids, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday.

16/01/2023

Turkey

Turkish Medical Association chief has been convicted of terror charge

A court convicted the president of the Turkish Medical Association of spreading “terror organisation propaganda” but rights groups think it's an attempt to silence government critics.

12/01/2023

Culture news

Türkiye's top 10 Spotify songs in 2022

The cultural crossroads. The geopolitical axis point. Türkiye has been called many things as the country lies between Europe and Asia and you'll find rich musical pickings from both in the most listened to tracks from 2022.

07/01/2023

Destinations

Turkey: There’s more to Cappadocia than hot air balloons

Cappadocia is best known for hot air balloon rides and martian landscapes, but there’s plenty more to the popular Turkish destination.

07/01/2023

Ecotech

How this Turkish city is transforming its energy supply

The Antalya region accounts for one fifth of Turkish fruit and vegetable exports and is being reinvigorated by solar power.

05/01/2023

Turkey

Explosion at Turkish restaurant kills at least seven people

One person who is “alleged to have caused the explosion” has been taken into custody.

30/12/2022

Turkey

Turkish court upholds life sentence for philanthropist Osman Kavala

The Council of Europe has repeatedly called on Turkey to immediately release the 65-year-old activist.

28/12/2022

Travel News

'Turkey teeth': UK issues travel warning following 22 deaths in Turkey

Tourists are advised to use medical providers who are approved by the Ministry of Health.

22/12/2022

Turkey

Bomb attack on police vehicle in southeastern Turkey injures nine

Five people have been detained in connection with the attack.

16/12/2022

Turkey

Thousands gather in Istanbul to protest mayor's political ban

Leaders and representatives of the six opposition parties in the country joined Thursday's rally in support of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

15/12/2022

Turkey

Istanbul mayor sentenced to jail for insulting Turkish officials

A court in Turkey sentenced the mayor of the country's most populous city to prison on charges of insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.

14/12/2022

Turkey

Istanbul mayor jailed for 'insults' ahead of 2023 elections

Critics have slammed the trial as an attempt to eliminate a key opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

14/12/2022

Turkey

North Syria needs 'clearing' of Kurdish forces: Erdogan tells Putin

The Turkish president spoke to his Russian counterpart on Sunday, calling for the creation of a buffer zone in northern Syria.

11/12/2022

Turkey

Turkish President Erdoğan hints he is seeking office for last time

Turkey's president has presided over a period of economic turmoil, with runaway inflation and a collapsing currency denting his popularity.

10/12/2022

Turkey

Turkish opposition lawmaker hospitalised after brawl in parliament

MPs came to blows on Tuesday during a tense debate about next year's budget.

06/12/2022

Turkey

NATO: Turkey wants more 'concrete steps' from Finland and Sweden

Ankara has insisted that the Nordic nations do more to crack down on support for groups it considers terrorist organisations.

30/11/2022