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Ukrainian refugees, Russian exiles seek shelter in Turkey

Already a host to millions of Syrians, Turkey emerges as a safe haven hub amid Europe’s war.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan Opens Huge Suspension Bridge Linking Europe and Asia

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritized during his two decades in power. Connecting Turkey's European and Asian shores, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge was built by Turkish and South…

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Erdogan opens huge suspension bridge linking Europe and Asia

President Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritised during his two decades in power.

Reuters

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Barcelona Fight Back to Reach Europa League Quarter-finals

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Andriy Yarmolenko scored an extra-time winner as West Ham knocked out Sevilla. After a goalless first leg at the Camp Nou…

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Stephanie Davis sobs after getting 'new teeth' in Turkey

The former Hollyoaks star flew to Istanbul to undergo dental work and cosmetic surgery

Liverpool Echo

‘It was game over’: Russian journalists flee to Istanbul after Putin’s shutdown

Staff of independent media such as Dozhd TV are exiled abroad, wondering what to do next

The Guardian - UK

‘I feel shame’: Fleeing abroad after Putin’s war, Russian exiles see no future at home

Russians who fled urgently after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and crackdown at home are unsure if they will ever return, and what their nation may look like, reports Borzou Daragahi in Istanbul

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Abramovich flies into Moscow as yachts are seized and caviar banned in hit to Russia's rich

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich jetted into Moscow on Tuesday as the Spanish government seized more assets belonging to Russia's rich and the EU banned exports of caviar and luxury goods.

Reuters

Carlo Ancelotti makes Liverpool Istanbul joke as Real Madrid chase down La Liga title

Real Madrid are 10 points clear of Sevilla at the top of La Liga but Carlo Ancelotti isn't getting carried away after suffering an improbable defeat to Liverpool in 2005

Daily Mirror

Roman Abramovich’s jet lands in Moscow after brief stop in Istanbul

A jet linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich landed in Moscow early on Tuesday, after a brief stop in Istanbul, FLIGHTRADAR24 data shows.

Evening Standard

Abramovich jet lands in Moscow after brief stop in Istanbul

A jet linked to sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich landed in Moscow early on Tuesday, after taking off from Istanbul following a brief stop there, FLIGHTRADAR24 data shows.

Reuters

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich spotted in Israeli airport amid UK sanctions

His private jet was recorded departing for Istanbul

Evening Standard

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Ukrainians claim Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv, China denies claims Russia asked for military equipment — as it happened

Ukraine officials say a series of Russian strikes have hit a residential neighbourhood in Kyiv, igniting a huge fire and frantic rescue effort in a 15-storey apartment building.

ABC News

Roman Abramovich spotted at Israeli airport following UK sanctions

Photograph shows Chelsea FC owner in VIP lounge shortly before jet linked to him took off for Istanbul

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Reuters

Russian oligarch Abramovich spotted in Israeli airport

Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich was seen in a VIP lounge at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport on Monday shortly before a jet linked to him took off for Istanbul.

The Independent UK

Greek prime minister COVID-positive day after Istanbul visit

Greece’s prime minister says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating at home, a day after meeting in Istanbul with Turkey’s President Recep Tayip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, considered the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians

Reuters

Jet linked to Russia's Abramovich leaves Israel for Istanbul

A jet suspected to be used by sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich left Israel on Monday, as international moves to freeze assets of top Russian businessmen following Russia's invasion of Ukraine gathered pace.

The Independent UK

Leaders of Turkey, Greece hold talks in rare meeting

Greece’s prime minister has met with Turkey’s president over lunch in Istanbul in a rare meeting between the neighbors

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Greek PM in Istanbul to Hold Talks with Erdogan

Greece’s prime minister kicked off his visit to Istanbul Sunday by attending a service for Orthodox Christians at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Turkey to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a rare meeting between the neighbors who have been at…

Liverpool Echo

'He knocked confidence out of me' - Liverpool man blasted boss who plucked him from obscurity before becoming Champions League hero

Milan Baros's short but eventful spell with Liverpool saw him make a surprising Champions League debut, top score for his country in the European Championships and play a vital role in the Reds' incredible 2005 Champions League victory

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Turkish Journalist Convicted but Freed over Erdogan Insult

A well-known Turkish journalist was released from prison Friday despite being convicted of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, her lawyer said. Sedef Kabas was sentenced to two years and four months at the first hearing in Istanbul but was released after spending nearly seven weeks in prison. She is expected…

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Israel's President Heads to Turkey in Bid to Rebuild Ties

Israel's president heads to Turkey Wednesday to meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first visit by an Israeli head of state since 2007, as the countries seek to mend fractured ties. President Isaac Herzog's visit to Ankara and Istanbul was in the making weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine, but…

Reuters

Turkish police clash with crowd gathering to mark Women's Day

Turkish riot police clashed with women who gathered to celebrate International Women's Day in Istanbul on Tuesday, firing pepper spray as they sought to disperse a crowd of several thousand in the city centre.

The Independent UK

Riot police fire gas, block Women's Day march in Istanbul

Riot police set up barricades and fired pepper gas to block demonstrators from joining an International Women’s Day march in central Istanbul

Daily Mirror

9 best Champions League comebacks from Man Utd's treble to Barcelona's Remontada, via Istanbul

From Manchester United's epic victory over Bayern Munich in 1999 to Barcelona's iconic 'Remontada' against Paris Saint-Germain, the Champions League has served up plenty of sensational comebacks

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