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PKK leader’s call to disarm fuels hope for end to Kurdish conflict – but peace is not imminent

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK), has called on the group to disarm and dissolve itself. In a letter read out by his political allies in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 27, he wrote: “I take on the historical responsibility for this call … All…

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Supporters caught out as Rangers’ Istanbul transport plans suddenly shift

Supporters caught out as Rangers’ Istanbul transport plans suddenly shift.

The National (Scotland)

Hidden Trails — Studio Lugo Founder Doruk Kubilay's Insider Guide to Exploring Istanbul

The emerging interdisciplinary designer shares his curated itinerary to the Pearl of the Bosphorus

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Russia to appoint new US ambassador as diplomatic relations thaw

Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last year

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Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington

The Independent UK

Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset

Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal.

Al Jazeera

Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks

Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past years

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Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies in Moscow and Washington

The Independent UK

Galatasaray 0-0 Fenerbahce: Jose Mourinho booked after Victor Osimhen 'silence' gesture sparks confrontation

Galatasaray will be the happier of the two rivals after a goalless draw in the Istanbul derby

Evening Standard

How to watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: TV channel and live stream for Istanbul derby today

Jose Mourinho in the spotlight as bitter rivals meet in Turkey

Evening Standard

Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war

The top figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity on Sunday has said “Ukraine’s sovereignty is not up for debate, nor can it be negotiated under the guise of diplomacy,” as he celebrated Mass in Istanbul on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

The Bank Hotel, Istanbul: An elegant stay steeped in history

Nicole Holcroft-Emmess falls for one of Europe’s most exciting cities after a stay at this chic design hotel

Evening Standard

Live like James Bond: The 007 filming locations you can visit

The secret agent has left bullet holes and martini glasses across the world, from Jamaica to the Scottish Highlands, Istanbul to Shanghai

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: the idea that Kyiv should have signed a peace deal in 2022 is flawed – here’s why

It has been an eventful and, for Ukraine and its European allies, alarming past week or so. First they heard that the US president, Donald Trump, had spent 90 minutes on the phone with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. In one stroke, Trump upended three years in which his predecessor,…

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The Independent UK

Turkey's best-kept secret lies in its northeast playground of perfect snow

There’s more to Turkey than sun, sand and cosmopolitan cities – Maryann Wright takes to the mountains of Sarıkamış-Kars to discover the country's snowy secret

The Independent UK

The best mid-haul destinations to fly to from the UK in 2025

Pack your bags for a whole new experience with these top mid-haul locations to visit in 2025

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy rejects claim Boris Johnson talked him out of 2022 peace deal

Exclusive: Ukraine president says British PM had nothing to do with decision not to seek deal with Russia

Evening Standard

Britons are warned over deadly fake alcohol in Turkey after 103 deaths

Illicit spirits passed off as big-name brands in stores, bars and restaurants

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Total Film

First The Night Agent season 3 teaser takes us behind the scenes on the hit Netflix show, confirming that it's in production

Peter Sutherland is back in action in Istanbul

International Business Times

Turkey Marks Second Anniversary Of Quake Disaster

Turkey on Thursday commemorates the second anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquake, which claimed nearly 60,000 lives including in neighbouring Syria and turned entire cities into ruins.

The Independent UK

Swapping firs for palm trees: The joy – and confusion – of spending Christmas in the Aussie heat

While most travellers fly via Singapore on their way Down Under, Jon Sopel discovered the delight of spending time in Istanbul on his way back from Australia after a sun-soaked Christmas

International Business Times

Istanbul Opposition Mayor Slams 'Judicial Harassment'

Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, condemned on Friday what he described as "judicial harassment" targeting him, as thousands of supporters demanded justice outside the court.

Evening Standard

Single mum in race against time to get life-saving treatment abroad after five-year cancer battle

Ewa Kazmierczak needs to raise £34,000 for the specialist treatment at a clinic in Istanbul

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‘I’ve never known whether to laugh or cry when it comes to Jose Mourinho’s antics, but I miss him. The Premier League’s loss is Turkey’s gain, without a doubt’: Graeme Souness would still like to see Mourinho managing in England

Jose Mourinho has been described as 'box-office' by Graeme Souness, who would still like the Portuguese manager in the Premier League

Evening Standard

Chef Selin Kiazim's perfect recipe for eating your way through Istanbul

From fresh fish beside the Bosphorus to amazing roadside kebabs, the Great British Menu winner knows the city inside out

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