INSANE: 9 - The Real Truth

Couple arrives at their romantic Istanbul Airbnb only to find a bizarre note taped to the bed proving some hosts go too far

Don't be a host if you don't like normal things.

We Got This Covered · Dec 12, 2025

‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025

From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Turkish police officer dies from gunshot wounds suffered in Istanbul drug raid

Turkish officials say a police officer has died after being shot during a drug raid in Istanbul

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Turkish clerk flees to UK after stealing millions in gold and silver from courthouse

A court employee escaped to the UK with 25 kg of gold and 50 kg of silver stolen from an Istanbul courthouse, including Ottoman and Atatürk-era coins.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025

Turkish Airlines removes controversial Parkinson’s warning – but passengers’ fears remain

‘Their behaviour was totally unacceptable,’ says Lord Blunkett

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket

Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Euronews · Nov 30, 2025

Former BBC correspondent turned away from Turkish Airlines flight to London because of Parkinson’s

Mark Mardell was left stranded for seven hours in Istanbul after Turkish Airlines barred him from a London flight, telling him he needed a doctor’s note because of his Parkinson’s

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope

The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.

Euronews · Nov 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul during Turkish-Armenian reconciliation

Pope Leo XIV plans to pray at an Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Istanbul in a gesture supporting Christian unity and Christian minorities in Turkey

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025