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The ferries of Istanbul: a day at the crossroads of Europe and Asia

Photojournalist Frankie Mills captured some of the thousands of daily journeys across the divided city, from those fleeing turmoil in Iran and Russia to locals feeling the strain of the global economic crisis

The Guardian - UK

Turkey police raid pro-Kurdish news outlets, detain journalists

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish police on Tuesday searched the premises of several pro-Kurdish media outlets and raided journalists' houses in Istanbul and other cities including in the Kurdish-majority southeast -- a move blasted by rights advocates as censorship.

AFP

'Lost hope': Inflation, abuse force doctors to quit Turkey

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish doctor Mesut began his career wanting to help patients and be of use to his country, but now the threat of patient violence and soaring inflation has forced him to plan a move abroad.

AFP

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IIFA, Ibn Khaldun University Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) and Ibn Khaldun University in Istanbul signed a cooperation agreement on Friday. The deal between the two institutions was signed by IIFA Sec-Gen Dr. Koutoub Moustapha Sano and President of Ibn Khaldun University Dr. Ataullah Arkan. The event took place at the university's headquarters in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkish central bank cuts rates again as inflation rockets

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's central bank on Thursday cut its policy rate for the third consecutive month despite a plunging lira and an annual inflation rate that has soared over 83 percent.

AFP

Turkish central bank cuts rates for third month

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's central bank on Thursday cut its policy rate for the third consecutive month despite plunging lira and an annual inflation rate that has soared over 83 percent.

AFP

Senior US Official Travels to Türkiye to Discuss Sanctions on Russia

A senior US Treasury Department official traveled to Türkiye this week to discuss sanctions and export controls imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the Treasury Department said. Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Elizabeth Rosenberg traveled to Ankara and Istanbul from Monday through Wednesday, where she…

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Gun violence on the rise in Turkey: Strict legislation often ignored

In Turkey, incidents of gun violence have increased by almost 75 percent since 2015, claiming the lives of more than 2,000 people last year alone. Campaigners are calling for a review of gun ownership laws, as the vast majority of weapons are sold illegally. According to the Umut ("Hope") Foundation,…

France 24

Curfews, quarantine, fake news, insurrection: Orhan Pamuk's Nights of Plague feels eerily prescient

Nobel prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk spent five years working on Nights of Plague, well before the onset of the current pandemic. Perhaps he foresaw history repeating itself; the political fallout from the outbreak of the bubonic plague on his make-believe island of Mingheria in 1901 resonates eerily with our world…

The Conversation

Iranian dancer in Turkey says she believes protests will end Tehran's 'cruelty'

Mikaeil Alizadeh decided to move to Turkey from Iran in 2015 after receiving threats for being gender-fluid and fearing she would be jailed for being a dancer. Now she believes the anti-government protests will lead to the end of Tehran's "cruelty."

Reuters

‘I feel dumb and ashamed’: Woman slams Istanbul Airport for not stocking a single menstrual product

‘I should not be embarrassed, Istanbul Airport should be embarrassed,’ she said

The Independent UK

‘Bad situation’: Soaring U.S. dollar spreads pain worldwide

As the value of the U.S. dollar soars, other currencies around the world are sinking by comparison

The Independent UK

Istanbul fire: Blaze at huge tower block as flames seen ripping through all floors

Videos of the terrifying blaze show how the fire has ripped through every floor of the tower block in Istanbul, Turkey, sending smoke billowing into the sky

Daily Mirror

At least 14 killed, dozens trapped in Turkey mine blast

Istanbul (AFP) - Rescuers pulled out 14 bodies and searched for signs of life Saturday among dozens of coal miners still trapped under hundreds of metres of hard rock after an apparent methane blast tore through a pit on Turkey's Black Sea coast.

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Ukraine grain ships stuck in Istanbul traffic jam

Istanbul (AFP) - A cargo ship traffic jam stretched as far as the eye could see off Istanbul, where a key deal to get Ukraine grain to market has translated into major hold-ups.

AFP

'What have they done?' Flip side of Turkey's dental boom

Istanbul (AFP) - Briton Rida Azeem knew her dental trip to Turkey had gone badly wrong the second she took off her mask.

AFP

Turkey calls for Russia, Ukraine truce ahead of Erdogan-Putin meeting

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Tuesday called for a ceasefire in Ukraine just days ahead of a meeting between the leaders of Turkey and Russia in the Kazakh capital Astana.

Reuters

Ukraine grain backlog prompts U.N. call for faster ship checks

(This Oct. 11 story officially corrects to adjust JCC data in paragraph 7, reflecting most-delayed ship awaiting inspections for 20 days.)

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Reports: Türkiye Exerting Efforts to Hold Talks Between Russia, West

Türkiye plans to organize negotiations between Russia and four western countries to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to reports from Ankara and Moscow on Monday. Ismail Emrah Karayel, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee of Türkiye and the European Union confirmed that Ankara is working to hold negotiations…

Reuters

Russian couple find a refuge from war in their Istanbul bookstore

The conversation flowed from Turkish to Russian as Oleg and Aleksandra Chernousov chatted to guests at the launch of their bookstore in Istanbul, the start of a new life in a new city they once thought would just be a temporary home.

Daily Mirror

Bride-to-be killed by man wielding samurai sword in random attack as she walked to work

Can Goktug Boz later confessed he picked architect Basak Canzig, 28, as his victim for the horrifying street attack in Istanbul as he wanted to kill a woman 'because it would be easier'.

Reuters

Turkey's 'disinformation' bill to have pre-election 'chilling effect' -Europe watchdog

Turkey's proposed "disinformation" bill threatens free speech and could further harm journalism ahead of next year's elections, a European rights watchdog's legal body said, calling for Turkey's parliament to reject it.

Liverpool Echo

Midfielder opens up on 'sad' end to Liverpool career despite Champions League glory

Vladimir Smicer left Liverpool after six years following the Reds' Champions League triumph against AC Milan in Istanbul

Liverpool Echo

Rafa Benitez makes 'dressing room rage' admission about Liverpool's Champions League win in Istanbul

Rafa Benitez led Liverpool to their fifth European Cup win against AC Milan in Istanbul back in 2005

Al Jazeera

Killing of refugee highlights struggle facing Syrians in Turkey

Working-class Istanbul districts like Bagcilar are the epicentre of the tension between Syrians and Turks.

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