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Once a textile powerhouse, Syria is betting on an industrial comeback

Syria once produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, but the civil war dismantled the industry over the years. With sanctions lifted and investors beginning to return, Aleppo's first major trade fair in years is testing whether that world can be rebuilt.

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Turkish governor sacked after his snug cycling outfit sparked online criticism

‘People can wear whatever they want in their private lives, but a governor cannot visit the public in tights while on duty’, one critic wrote online

The Independent UK

These rare 'black roses' grow naturally in only one region of Turkey, and this natural wonder is known as 'Louis XIV

Turkey's black rose is a rare flower with a unique colour transformation. This remarkable bloom appears almost black before turning deep crimson. Its extraordinary colour is a result of local soil and climate conditions. Scientists are now working to conserve this flower and its natural habitat.

The Times of India

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How Turkey's Pamukkale formed dazzling white terraces over thousands of years

Turkey is home to one of the world's most extraordinary natural sites. It is called Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" (also translated as "Cotton Palace") in Turkish. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre , the name comes from the striking, dazzling white landscape formed by calcite-laden spring water flowing…

The Times of India

Germany has deported a Uyghur man to China, his mother says

Germany has deported a Uyghur man to China, raising concerns about his potential detention

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Xenophanes: 'If horses or oxen or lions had hands… horses would paint the forms of gods like horses' and a universal truth about human psychology

Xenophanes of Colophon (c. 570 – c. 478 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher, poet, and social critic. Born in Ionia (modern-day Turkey), he spent most of his long life wandering across the Greek world as a traveling poet after his hometown was conquered by the Persians.

The Times of India

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

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Turkey's main opposition splits as Ozgur Ozel launches new party

Turkey's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his departure from the Republican People's Party. He and his allies are forming a new political party after a court ruling. This move follows a court decision that reinstated former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ozel stated the new party marks a hopeful new beginning for…

The Times of India

Cyprus marks the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's invasion of the island

Turkey launched its invasion on the 20th of July, 1974, occupying roughly 37% of the island. Around 3,000 people, mostly civilians, died in the invasion, while 1,619 were reported missing.

Euronews

Turkey marks a decade since the coup that never was, but never really ended

On 16 July, Turkey marked a decade since the failed coup that shook the nation. Its defeat is widely viewed as the final curtain on military meddling in politics and as the moment when President Erdogan cemented his grip on power, yet the aftershocks for human rights and foreign relations…

Radio France Internationale

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

"There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances," and an "on-site assessment" is ongoing, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said.

Euronews

Real wages are still below 2021 levels in a third of European countries analysed

Real wages fell by almost 2% in the eurozone between early 2021 and early 2026, but the impact on workers’ purchasing power varied sharply across Europe. Euronews Business examines where wages gained and lost the most — and why.

Euronews

Archaeologists found a real ancient city in Turkey that may have inspired the story of Troy, but there is still no proof that the Trojan War happened

Recent archaeological excavations at Hisarlik in Turkey have definitively established the historical site of ancient Troy. Findings from these digs include settlements from the Bronze Age, alongside evidence of fire and arrowheads, hinting at possible conflicts in the area. Hittite texts referencing Wilusa, thought to be Troy, further suggest a…

The Times of India

Erdogan calls for deportation of suspects linked to failed coup a decade ago

The president of Turkey wants people he accuses of being behind the failed coup 10 years ago to face the courts there

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Hair Transplants Carry A Life-Changing Risk That Nobody Is Talking About

For many people, a hair transplant feels like the end of a long battle with hair loss. But the medication often recommended afterward has become the center of an increasingly bitter medical debate. This investigation examines what clinics tell patients, what regulators now warn, and why some experts believe informed…

France 24

Amid democratic backsliding, Will NATO 'raise concerns' over Turkey's crackdown on opposition?

For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Barış Altıntaş, co-founder and co-director of the Media and Law Studies Association, providing pro-bono legal support to writers and journalists in Turkey. She warns of systemic democratic erosion across Turkey rooted in sustained institutional pressure. Rather than portraying recent arrests, prosecutions, and…

Euronews

Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash

Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations.

The Independent UK

Gold trader gets time served in Iran sanctions case that strained US-Turkey relations

A gold trader who admitted conspiring with a Turkish bank to help Iran evade U.S. sanctions is set to be sentenced to time served

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Turkey's ancient city of Ani reveals hidden Seljuk tombs that survived for centuries underground

For centuries, Ani has stood on a windswept plateau near Turkey's border with Armenia, its ruined churches, fortifications and abandoned streets bearing witness to a city that once sat at the crossroads of trade, faith and political power. While the site is often associated with its medieval Armenian heritage, fresh…

The Economic Times

The failed coup of July 2016: Turkey's 'turning point'

Turkey's 2016 coup attempt marked a turning point for the nation. This event led to widespread purges and detentions across state institutions. President Erdogan consolidated his power, transforming the political system significantly. The judiciary and military faced substantial reforms and purges. These changes continue to impact Turkish society and its…

The Times of India

Turkey's Cappadocia region was home to free-roaming horses, then local cowboys began gathering them for guided photo tours, turning the iconic herds into a tourism attraction that's helping preserve them

Turkey's Cappadocia region is famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloons, but another attraction has quietly become a symbol of the region. Every afternoon, local cowboys gather free-roaming Yılkı horses and lead them through Cappadocia's valleys for guided photography experiences, drawing visitors from around the world. What began…

The Times of India

In 1963, a man renovating his home in Turkey noticed his chickens kept disappearing into a crack in his basement wall, when he dug it open, he found the ancient city of Derinkuyu, an 18-level city 85m underground that could shelter 20,000 people

A curious resident's discovery in 1963 revealed Derinkuyu, a vast underground city. This ancient settlement, carved into volcanic rock, housed nearly twenty thousand people. Ingenious ventilation shafts and stone doors provided essential life support and defense. Historians believe successive civilizations expanded the complex over centuries. Today, a portion of this…

Euronews

US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme

While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme.

Radio France Internationale

Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, eyes F-35 sale

US President Donald Trump made headlines this week at the Nato summit in Ankara by declaring an end to all sanctions against Turkey, paving the way for the sale of the F-35 stealth fighter jet to the alarm of Greece and Israel.

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NATO just wrapped up a meeting in Turkey. As they left, President Erdogan handed the leaders a dangerous gift

“It struck me that my gift of maple syrup kind of undermatched”

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