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The age of the mega-hotels — and the most luxurious to book now

Does bigger mean better? A new raft of super-hotels is banking on it, says Rosalyn Wikeley

Evening Standard

Foreign Office warns Edinburgh tourists of increase in terrorist activity in Turkey

The Foreign Office has warned those planning on travelling to Turkey - including the capital Ankara and popular Istanbul - due to an increase in terrorist activity.

Edinburgh Live

US Embassy issues warning about danger of terrorist attacks in Istanbul

Diplomats warn of ‘possible imminent retaliatory attacks by terrorists against churches, synagogues ... or other places Westerners frequent’

The Independent UK

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Türkiye to Host Summit of Gas Buyers, Sellers Next Month

Türkiye will hold a natural gas summit on Feb. 14-15 to bring together gas supplier countries and Europe's consumer countries in Istanbul, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Monday. "We will bring together supplier countries from the Middle East, Mediterranean, Caspian and Middle Asia with consumer countries from Europe,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Issues Another Warning of Possible Terrorist Attacks in Türkiye

The US embassy in Türkiye warned Americans on Monday of possible attacks against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions in Istanbul, marking its second such notice in four days, following Quran-burning incidents in Europe. In an updated security alert, the US embassy said "possible imminent retaliatory attacks by terrorists" could take…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. issues another warning of possible terrorist attacks in Turkey

The U.S. embassy in Turkey warned Americans on Monday of possible attacks against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions in Istanbul, marking its second such notice in four days, following Koran-burning incidents in Europe.

Reuters

Erdogan says Finland may join NATO without Sweden

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said for the first time Sunday that Ankara could accept Finland into NATO without its Nordic neighbour Sweden.

AFP

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Galatasaray warned over wasting time in pursuit of Rangers' Ianis Hagi

Hagi junior was born in Istanbul and his father was a hero at the club after the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star helped them win the UEFA Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Turkey summons Danish envoy over Koran burnings

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey summoned Denmark's ambassador Friday to condemn it for allowing a far-right extremist to burn Korans over Ankara's refusal to let Sweden and Finland join NATO.

AFP

Turkey summons Danish envoy over Koran protest

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey summoned Denmark's ambassador Friday to condemn a protest at which a far-right extremist burned the Koran over Ankara's refusal to let Sweden and Finland join NATO.

AFP

Video of Istanbul dinner cruise goes viral after group is served ‘singular chicken nugget’

‘The Menu (deleted scene),’ joked one viewer

The Independent UK

Unbeatable Erdogan? Turkey's president gears up for re-election fight

He's been in power for 20 years, currently enjoys a winning streak of 12 elections and three referendums in a row and always knows how to stack the cards in his favour. Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is back on the campaign trail, moving up by one month the date of…

France 24

Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Turkey’s support for its Nato bid after Quran-burning protests

A sign on a window of the Swedish Consulate in Istanbul read: ‘We do not share that book-burning idiot’s view’

The Independent UK

Erdogan warns Sweden on NATO after Koran burning

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden on Monday that it should not expect his backing to join NATO following the burning of the Koran outside Ankara's embassy in Stockholm.

AFP

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Turkey's Erdogan announces elections for May 14

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey's elections will be held on May 14 -- a month earlier than scheduled -- as the opposition still searches for a unified candidate to stand against him.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool left-back you won't see in Champions League celebration pictures after squad error and manager snub

Stephen Warnock lived the dream of every Liverpudlian by coming through the ranks and playing his part as the Reds chased European glory in his debut season but the shabby treatment he and some of the other Liverpool squad members received in Istanbul made him realise there was no future…

AFP

Anti-Turkey demo in Sweden deepens tensions over NATO bid

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Saturday cancelled a visit by the Swedish defence minister over a demonstration by an anti-Islamic extremist in Stockholm, sparking a fresh crisis as Sweden tries to convince Ankara not to block its bid to join the NATO military alliance.

AFP

Anti-Turkey demo in Sweden stokes fresh tensions

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Saturday called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister over a planned demonstration by a right-wing extremist in Stockholm, sparking a fresh crisis over NATO talks between the two countries.

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Turkey cancels Sweden minister visit over planned protest

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Saturday called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister over a planned demonstration by a right-wing extremist in Stockholm.

Zenger

Israeli-Turkish Ties Continue Despite Concerns Over Hamas Terrrorism

Turkey remains the main lifeline for the Palestinian terrorist organization where Hamas has operated there and have taken lives.

Reuters

Jailed Kurdish leader says Erdogan seeking pre-election 'chaos' but will fail

A jailed Kurdish leader said an attempt to ban his leftist party was part of Tayyip Erdogan's plans to foment "chaos" in Turkey's opposition ahead of elections this year, but said it would not save the president from defeat after two decades in power.

The Independent UK

The world’s best-connected airports revealed

Exclusive: Frankfurt, Istanbul and Paris CDG lead the pack, while London Heathrow limps in at number eight

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cargo Ship from Ukraine Grounded in Bosphorus Strait, Traffic Halted

The cargo ship MKK 1, travelling from Ukraine to Türkiye, was grounded in Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Monday and traffic in the strait was suspended but no damage was reported, shipping agents Tribeca said. Several tugs were among vessels sent to provide assistance to the ship, the coastguard authority said.…

Reuters

Cargo ship from Ukraine grounded in Bosphorus strait, traffic halted

The cargo ship MKK 1, travelling from Ukraine to Turkey, was grounded in Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Monday and traffic in the strait was suspended but no damage was reported, shipping agents Tribeca said.

Radio France Internationale

Leading Turkish doctor convicted over call for chemical weapons inquiry

The head of Turkey's Medical Association was convicted of terrorist propaganda this week, after she called for an inquiry into an alleged chemical weapons attack against Kurdish separatists. It came as rights groups warn of an increasing legal crackdown on civil society ahead of polls this year.

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