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Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

Man, who had arrived in Turin from Miami via Istanbul, under investigation for smuggling and faces fine or prison

The Guardian - UK

From Bulgari to Hilton: New hotels set to open across Türkiye

Planning a Turkish getaway? Here are some of the upcoming hotel openings to know about in Bodrum, Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Euronews

A Magnet Held Against the Skin Pulled Metal Out of Fifteen Hands and Arms in About Three Minutes Each

Hand surgeons in Istanbul used rare earth magnets to extract embedded metal fragments in about three minutes per case, with almost no X-rays.

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Tanker captain arrested over cargo ship sinking off Istanbul, prosecutors say

Search and resuce operations are ongoing with teams yet to reach the wreckage of the Tuğberk İmamoğlu or locate its voyage data recorder (VDR) or "black box."

Euronews

10 feared dead as Turkish cargo ship sinks after collision with tanker off Istanbul

A Turkish cargo ship carrying 10 crew members sank in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul early Wednesday after colliding with a tanker, Turkish authorities said. Search-and-rescue teams were deployed to locate the crew members following the collision.

The Times of India

Turkish cargo ship sinks off Istanbul after collision, 10 crew missing

The collision occurred 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres) off the Silivri district on the western edge of Istanbul province, the governor's office said on X.

Euronews

Turkey launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul's coast

Turkish officials say a search operation has been launched off the coast of Istanbul after two ships collided

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Two Turkish-flagged ships collide off Istanbul, one believed to have sunk

Two Turkish commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara. Contact was lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its ten crew members. Coast guard ships and helicopters were dispatched for a search and rescue operation. The Alsu, a chemical tanker, sustained no visible damage after the collision. The search and…

The Economic Times

Two Turkish ships collide off Istanbul; one believed sunk, 10 crew missing

Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul early Wednesday, with one ship believed to have sunk and its 10 crew members missing, authorities said.

The Times of India

Top 10 Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey 2026

Every year, more Americans fly to Istanbul to deal with their hair loss and finally get a hair transplant in Turkey, and the reason they choose Turkey is not complicated. So people ask around, and a list of the top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey gets passed along. This…

Medical Daily

Study: Istanbul residents shun culture and arts with high ticket prices main barrier

According to IPA’s Istanbul Barometer survey, 45.8% of Istanbul residents did not attend any cultural or arts event in the past year, with high ticket and entry prices cited as the main obstacle.

Euronews

Despite Celtic's capitulation, LASK comeback was right up there with Istanbul

Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' legend Hamann reckoned LASK's comeback against Celtic was comparable to their iconic Champions…

The National (Scotland)

Photographer Captured 58 Ridiculously Well-Timed Street Shots That Couldn’t Have Been Planned

Istanbul-based photographer Deniz Sabuncu finds inspiration simply by walking around and paying attention to the things most people might walk right past. His photos capture all kinds of unexpected encounters. Some images are funny, while others are sweet, strange, or simply artistic, with great composition, lighting, and vivid colors. What…

Bored Panda

PHOTO ESSAY: Behind Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, a world of artisans endures

For centuries, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has been more than a marketplace. Behind its crowded passageways, generations of craftspeople have made, repaired and restored the objects that eventually emerge for sale.

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Evening Standard

How to spend the perfect long weekend in Istanbul

Hidden gem shops, heavenly hotels and sights that are like a double espresso for the senses: how to spend the weekend in Turkey’s largest city

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The Turkish Super Lig has outmuscled the Saudi Pro League - for one good reason

Has the bubble burst with Saudi Arabia's footballing dream? And are Turkiye there to swoop in?

Bangkok Post

Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat

ISTANBUL — More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said.

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People, Cats, And Perfect Timing: Sami Uçan’s 25 New Street Photos

For more than 16 years, Sami Uçan has explored the streets of Istanbul with his camera, documenting the city's ever-changing rhythm through moments most people would simply walk past. His photographs rely on patience, impeccable timing, and a keen eye for visual relationships, capturing the brief instant when people, animals,…

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Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has joined a new political party. This move follows a court order impacting his former party's leadership. The new party aims to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan's long rule. Imamoglu faces corruption charges which he denies. The opposition's splintering could benefit the president's prospects.

Euronews

Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport after London hub sees passenger numbers fall

Heathrow has been knocked off the top spot for the first time since 2023, with Istanbul handling almost 300,000 more passengers in July as the London airport pushes ahead with plans for a third runway.

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow says need for expansion clear as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport

Air transport hub in west London reports 7.86m passengers in July, compared with 8.15m for Istanbul’s new airport away from the city

Evening Standard

Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport

The west London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July, whereas its Turkish rival recorded 8.15 million.

The Independent UK

London Heathrow records its busiest day of the year so far

The West London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July

Bangkok Post

Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants

ISTANBUL - Turkish lawmakers on Monday voted through a bill offering limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants, a key step in the peace process that seeks to end decades of deadly violence.

Bangkok Post

Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters

ISTANBUL - Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK on Sunday criticised a proposed Turkish law setting out the fate of its fighters after disarmament, a day before parliament prepares to consider it.

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