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Key dates in the career of Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who marked 20 years in power this year, is seeking a third consecutive term in office as Turkey’s president in elections on May 14

The Independent UK

‘We are under siege’: The voters pushing to end Erdogan’s 20 years of power

In one Istanbul neighbourhood, Kurds explain to Borzou Daragahi why they are supporting Erdogan’s main rival in the forthcoming presidential election

The Independent UK

Ryan Kent 'agrees' Fenerbahce transfer with Rangers exit just weeks away amid criticism

Reports in Turkey claim Kent has agreed to join the Istanbul outfit when his Ibrox deal expires in a matter of weeks.

Daily Record

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London to Istanbul race launches – with only walking and public transport allowed

Exclusive: Wigan-based travel firm launches ‘Trans-European Race’ – with extra prizes for lowest cost and most countries visited

The Independent UK

Anadolu Efes player Singleton hospitalized with chest pains

Istanbul-based basketball team Anadolu Efes says player Chris Singleton has been admitted to a hospital after suffering chest pains

The Independent UK

Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a leading challenger to Erdogan in Turkey's election?

Here is a look at the man expected to be the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule in the May 14 Turkish election, and what sets him apart.

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Russia, Ukraine, Turkey deputy defence ministers to discuss grain deal

The deputy defence ministers of Russia, Ukraine and Turkey will meet in Istanbul on Friday to discuss a deal that allows the exports of Ukrainian grains on the Black Sea, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

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Netflix drama ‘Another Self’ spotlights traumas and forced migration shaping modern Turkey

The Netflix series Another Self, released in July 2022, is a drama / romance that tells the story of three friends living in Istanbul who travel to Ayvalik, a seaside town in the northwestern Aegean coast of Turkey, where they experience a life-changing journey.

The Conversation

Challenger in Türkiye Presidential Race Offers Sharp Contrast

The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has ruled the country for two decades. Where Erdogan is a mesmerizing orator, the unassuming Kemal Kilicdaroglu is soft spoken. Erdogan is also a master…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast

The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has led the country for two decades

The Independent UK

Türkiye Nears Referendum on Erdogan’s Two-Decade Rule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dives Sunday into the final two-week stretch before a momentous election that has turned into a referendum on his two decades of divisive but transformative rule. The 69-year-old leader looked fighting fit as he strutted back on stage after a three-day illness and tossed flowers…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu's emotional trip to Turkey earthquake zone

Ekin-Su was born in London but feels close to her family roots. She also holds Turkish citizenship after living in Istanbul for two years

Daily Mirror

Erdogan Unveils Türkiye’s First Astronaut on Election Trail

Türkiye’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday after an illness forced him to cancel several days of appearances. Air force pilot Alper Gezeravci, 43, was selected to be the first Turkish citizen in space. His…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'We made it into a dogfight': Didi Hamann explains how Liverpool pulled off Miracle of Istanbul

The midfielder was instrumental to the Reds' historic comeback against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final

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Kemal Kilicdaroglu: The soft-spoken reformer threatening Erdogan’s grip on power

After two decades in power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces the most serious challenge yet to his rule as he campaigns for the 2023 presidential election. Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu has not only diluted his Republican People’s Party (CHP)’s secularism and nationalism, he has also managed to unite the…

The Conversation

Genocide resisters, long overlooked by history, step into the spotlight

The anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is marked every year on April 24. That was the date in 1915 when hundreds of Armenian community leaders were arrested by the government of the Ottoman Empire in the capital Constantinople, now known as Istanbul.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Accuses the US of Establishing ‘Terrorist State’ on its Border

Türkiye has accused the US of establishing a "terrorist state" on its border with Syria, referring to its support to the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG), which is the largest component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Washington's ally in the war against ISIS. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said…

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G7 Calls for Extension, Full Implementation and Expansion of Black Sea Grain Deal

The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers called on Sunday for the "extension, full implementation and expansion" of a critical deal to export Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, the group's agriculture ministers said in a communique. Brokered by the United Nations and Türkiye, the deal was signed in Istanbul…

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The National (Scotland)

Robin McKelvie: Istanbul is where old clichés come alive

AS a travel writer, I normally try to avoid the cliches like “city of contrasts” and “a melting pot where East meets West”, but then I…

The Independent UK

48 Hours in Istanbul by Simon Calder

A city steeped in history, and which brings humanity together: Istanbul is a crossroads for the world, where Europe meets Asia and where the Mediterranean is linked to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus.

Daily Mirror

Man City fans learn costly Champions League final ticket price and allocation

Manchester City will be aiming to lift their first-ever Champions League title at the end of the season but it will cost a huge amount for a clutch of their supporters to attend the final in Istanbul

Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger makes Champions League final prediction after Man City book Real Madrid rematch

Manchester City will face Real Madrid and AC Milan will take on Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the Champions League, with legendary boss Arsene Wenger predicting who will reach Istanbul

Liverpool Echo

'Hard to believe' - Andriy Shevchenko sheds new light on Liverpool miracle in Istanbul

Andriy Shevchenko missed the decisive penalty in 2005 against Liverpool and offered an exclusive insight

The Independent UK

Turkey election unrest could force Champions League final venue switch

The Ataturk Stadium is due to host this year’s final on 10 June

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Orthodox patriarch marks Easter on Turkish island

The ecumenical patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church, based in Istanbul, fulfilled a 10-year promise to mark Easter on the Turkish island of Gokceada where he was born.

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