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Crossing review – search for estranged trans niece becomes emotional Istanbul journey

A trio of excellent performances drives this intelligent film from Levan Akin, in which a Georgian woman and her young sidekick head to the big city

The Guardian - UK

Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism

Turkey has emerged as a leading exporter of television dramas, bolstering the nation’s international image and drawing millions of viewers and tourists to its historical and cultural sites which are backdrops to many of the shows

The Independent UK

The Turkish Detective on BBC Two: who plays who in the new crime drama?

The cast is full of famous Turkish faces

Evening Standard

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Turkey's Pride Week 'More About Resistance Than Celebration'

For Iris Mozalar, a young transgender woman living in Istanbul, Pride Week is "more about resistance than celebration" under Turkey's conservative government, which is openly hostile towards the LGBTQ community.

International Business Times

The big picture: Abdulhamid Kircher reflects on his traumatic family history

Kircher’s seemingly innocent shot of his father’s girlfriend having her hair dyed in an Istanbul salon belies the truth about the couple’s reason for visiting

The Guardian - UK

Crackdown on organised crime gifts Istanbul police with luxury supercars

Istanbul police now have some of the world's most expensive sports cars – spoils of seized assets in a crackdown on international organised crime. It's part of Ankara's efforts to escape international scrutiny over money laundering as it seeks global investment.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey opens another 'Kafkaesque' trial against scholar exiled to France

The latest trial in absentia of Turkish sociologist Pinar Selek opened in Istanbul on Friday, after four previous prosecutions resulted in acquittal. Turkish authorities accuse Selek, who has taken refuge in France and teaches in Nice, of "terrorism" in a case that dates back to 1998.

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Five of the best books about Turkey

From families thrown into disaster to political satire and banned poetry, these books offer unique insights into the country’s first 100 years

The Guardian - UK

Locals Protest Against Turkish Island's 'Monstrobuses'

Ibrahim Aycan has been waging all-out war against the electric minibuses newly introduced on the car-free island of Buyukada, which he says threaten his corner of paradise on the southern shores of Istanbul.

International Business Times

7 of the best Mediterranean cruise holidays to book for 2025

Relax, sightsee and feast while floating on the Med around Italy, France and Greece

The Independent UK

The best way to travel around Europe this summer – and how to do it for cheap

Taking the slow route, from Soho to Istanbul

The Independent UK

How two million Turks celebrated Galatasaray's title win on the streets peacefully

How did millions of Turkish supporters celebrate Galatasaray's title win on the streets peacefully?

The National (Scotland)

Jose Mourinho 'eyes Chelsea swoop' as Fenerbahce chief reveals triple transfer raid plans

New manager unveiled in Istanbul to rapturous reception on Sunday

Evening Standard

The Turkish Detective: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interview, first look and everything you need to know

The Turkish Detective on BBC2 stars Haluk Bilginer, Ethan Kai and Yasemin Kay Allen in a crime drama series set in Istanbul.

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Radio France Internationale

Turkey's Saturday Mothers keep up vigil for lost relatives

Turkey's longest-running peaceful protest has entered its thousandth week. For decades, the "Saturday Mothers" have been holding silent vigils to demand justice for relatives who disappeared while being held by security forces.

International Business Times

Sick Of Strays, Turkey Weighs Dog Crackdown

The clip shows people rushing to help an older woman knocked over by one of the many stray dogs on Istanbul's streets.

Wallpaper

Istanbul's car repair shops inspired this refined furniture collection

Turkish multidisciplinary practice Sanayi313 launches its new 313 Lounge collection, inspired by Istanbul’s industrial Maslak neighbourhood

The Guardian - AU

‘Freedom flotilla’: the Australians hoping to set sail and deliver aid to the people of Gaza

Surya McEwen, who hopes to set sail on the ‘freedom flotilla’ to help Palestinians under bombardment, says ‘I could not not go’

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International Business Times

Istanbul's Century-old Streetcar Gets A Makeover

Istanbul's emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists, are about to give way to a more modern streetcar.

Wallpaper

A contemporary Istanbul mosque offers a take on tradition

Turkey's Degostudio crafts this Istanbul mosque as a new, functional space for worship with accessible facilities

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Exploring The Diverse And Captivating World Markets

Discover iconic markets worldwide, from Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market, offering a glimpse into diverse cultures and local specialties.

The Guardian - UK

Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear

Incident involving Boeing 767 jet operated by FedEx comes amid intense scrutiny of troubled planemaker

Al Jazeera

Turkey police arrest 210 at Istanbul May Day protests

Authorities deployed more than 40,000 police officers across the city after banning protests in Taksim Square.

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