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The best places to visit in Turkey
A country with captivating landscapes, ancient ruins and vibrant culture, your first visit could easily be the start of many more
Flavour Hunter: Sumptuous, simple Istanbul street food
Food in Turkey’s cultural capital is minimal but massive in flavour
South Africans discover the world via marathons
Athletes are packing their trainers to explore foreign cities
Students temporarily kicked out of dormitories in Turkey after Magashule’s foundation fails to pay rent
At least 40 student beneficiaries of the foundation were briefly rendered homeless after their rent was not paid for more than two years
Khashoggi son defends Saudi against critics ‘exploiting’ murder
The son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has denied a financial settlement with the government, spoke out in defence of the kingdom Tuesday ahead of the first…
Istanbul shows how democracy is won
This year’s local elections — originally held on March 31 — have been widely regarded as a referendum on Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule
Turkey is a democracy — that’s a fact
A bid to overthrow a legitimate government and the deaths of innocent people cannot be justified
Istanbul: Police release photo of Reina attack suspect
State of emergency to be extended for as long as needed, deputy PM says, as victims of Reina shooting are laid to rest.
Reina nightclub: Party hotspot of Istanbul’s secular elite and expats
Famous nightclub on the Bosphorus attacked on New Year’s Eve, leaving at least 39 partygoers dead
UPDATE: At least 39 dead in ‘terrorist attack’ on Istanbul nightclub
An unidentified attacker shot a police officer and a civilian as he entered the club in the Ortakoy district of Istanbul
Turkish alcohol laws could pull the plug on Istanbul nightlife
Retailers in the city’s Beyogly district fear that a planned government clampdown on alcohol sales could threaten livelihoods and personal freedoms.
Calm on Turkish streets after days of fierce protests
Shopkeepers and municipal workers began cleaning up Istanbul and Ankara on Sunday after the fiercest anti-government demonstrations in years.