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Ukraine war: the idea that Kyiv should have signed a peace deal in 2022 is flawed – here’s why

It has been an eventful and, for Ukraine and its European allies, alarming past week or so. First they heard that the US president, Donald Trump, had spent 90 minutes on the phone with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. In one stroke, Trump upended three years in which his predecessor,…

The Conversation

Turkey's best-kept secret lies in its northeast playground of perfect snow

There’s more to Turkey than sun, sand and cosmopolitan cities – Maryann Wright takes to the mountains of Sarıkamış-Kars to discover the country's snowy secret

The Independent UK

The best mid-haul destinations to fly to from the UK in 2025

Pack your bags for a whole new experience with these top mid-haul locations to visit in 2025

The Independent UK

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Zelenskyy rejects claim Boris Johnson talked him out of 2022 peace deal

Exclusive: Ukraine president says British PM had nothing to do with decision not to seek deal with Russia

The Guardian - UK

Britons are warned over deadly fake alcohol in Turkey after 103 deaths

Illicit spirits passed off as big-name brands in stores, bars and restaurants

Evening Standard

First The Night Agent season 3 teaser takes us behind the scenes on the hit Netflix show, confirming that it's in production

Peter Sutherland is back in action in Istanbul

Total Film

Turkey Marks Second Anniversary Of Quake Disaster

Turkey on Thursday commemorates the second anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquake, which claimed nearly 60,000 lives including in neighbouring Syria and turned entire cities into ruins.

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Swapping firs for palm trees: The joy – and confusion – of spending Christmas in the Aussie heat

While most travellers fly via Singapore on their way Down Under, Jon Sopel discovered the delight of spending time in Istanbul on his way back from Australia after a sun-soaked Christmas

The Independent UK

Istanbul Opposition Mayor Slams 'Judicial Harassment'

Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, condemned on Friday what he described as "judicial harassment" targeting him, as thousands of supporters demanded justice outside the court.

International Business Times

Single mum in race against time to get life-saving treatment abroad after five-year cancer battle

Ewa Kazmierczak needs to raise £34,000 for the specialist treatment at a clinic in Istanbul

Evening Standard

‘I’ve never known whether to laugh or cry when it comes to Jose Mourinho’s antics, but I miss him. The Premier League’s loss is Turkey’s gain, without a doubt’: Graeme Souness would still like to see Mourinho managing in England

Jose Mourinho has been described as 'box-office' by Graeme Souness, who would still like the Portuguese manager in the Premier League

FourFourTwo

Chef Selin Kiazim's perfect recipe for eating your way through Istanbul

From fresh fish beside the Bosphorus to amazing roadside kebabs, the Great British Menu winner knows the city inside out

Evening Standard

Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria resume after 13 years

Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Damascus

The Independent UK

Tattoo-covered Iranian pop star sentenced to death for ‘blasphemy’

Underground musician was extradited from Istanbul to Iran in December 2023 and in detention since

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Extraordinary moment stray mother dog brings sick puppy to vet

A heartwarming incident took place in Istanbul’s Beylikduzu Alfa Veterinary Clinic on 13 January when a stray dog brought her puppy clutched in her mouth to a vet clinic’s doorstep.

International Business Times

Bootleg Liquor Deaths Revive Debate On Turkey Alcohol Tax

With 33 dead in four days and 29 in intensive care after drinking bootleg liquor in Istanbul, the politically-charged debate over Turkey's soaring alcohol taxes has swung back into the spotlight.

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Peep This Limited Edition Vespa 946 Snake, Just In Time For Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and Vespa wants you to know that it's ready to usher in the Year of the Snake with its latest limited-edition 946! True to Vespa's unrivaled commitment to style in the modern era, there's also a capsule clothing collection to match. Let's…

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Rescued Baby Gorilla Recovering In Istanbul Zoo

A 5-month-old gorilla rescued in Istanbul is recovering well, highlighting challenges in combating wildlife trafficking and the importance of conservation ...

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The Independent UK

Young gorilla found in plane’s cargo could be returned to the wild

Istanbul customs officials have increasingly intercepted illegally traded animals

The Independent UK

A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat

FourFourTwo

‘Milan didn’t collapse against Liverpool in Istanbul. We lost focus for six minutes – for the other 114, we played an extraordinary, beautiful game’: AC legend claims they were 'extraordinary' against Reds in 2005 Champions League final

AC Milan bottled a three-goal lead against Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League, but one of their players has rubbished ideas of a collapse

The Guardian - UK

Orhan Pamuk: ‘I have some fame, so I can say things others cannot’

The Turkish writer, 72, talks about his father’s artistic support and being a feminist in the Middle East, his love of Istanbul and fear of government repression

Radio France Internationale

Time to go home? Assad's demise brings dilemmas for Syrian refugees in Turkey

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being viewed as an opportunity by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return millions of Syrian refugees amid growing public resentment. However, it remains uncertain whether those who have built new lives in cities like Istanbul are prepared to return.

Evening Standard

The best destinations to travel solo in 2025 — from Sri Lanka to Romania

Having travelled the world solo for 20 years, Lydia Swinscoe shares her standout countries for going it alone in 2025

Fortune

Airline passengers who found bedbugs infesting their seats were allegedly rebuffed by flight crew

Some of the flights with reports of bedbugs were 13 hours long.

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