Turkey’s Top Court Overturns Terrorism Convictions of 2 Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Figures

Sun 05 Oct 2025 | 11:42 AM Turkiye's Supreme Court of Appeals has annulled the terrorism convictions of two Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (MB) members, including Atef Shahat Abdelaal Elgendy, a senior Brotherhood figure accused of links to ISIS. The...

Istanbul hotels see strong autumn demand as tourism diversifies

ISTANBUL Istanbul’s city hotels are reporting robust occupancy rates this autumn, with demand exceeding expectations and bookings continuing steadily into October and November. Industry executives say the strongest inflows are from Europe and the...

Bulgaria Attracts Growing Number of Turkish Retirees

Bulgaria is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for Turkish pensioners. Since 2024, they have been able to apply for long-term residence permits in the country, and Turkish media report that the option has generated strong interest. A...

Trump’s peace plan and a Turkish- Arab role for Palestine

By: Najmus Ahmed Albab Every year, more than 150,000 people in Bangladesh are diagnosed with cancer—yet many remain undetected or untreated due to limited healthcare infrastructure. For countless families, the diagnosis is more than an illness; it...

No holiday from crime: Thieves now using AI to target hotel guests

LONDON: Internet security company Kaspersky is warning holidaymakers that their credit card information "might be at risk" following a series of cyberattacks on hotels. A group called RevengeHotels is now using artificial intelligence to make...

Detente between Greece and Turkey?

When it comes to Turkish politics and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean, Josep Borrell believes that the new year will simply continue where the old one left off. For the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, this issue was one of...

Travel trade illusions: Sportfests benefit economy, travellers want to shop in airports

Goodness, a whole page in Monday’s Standard was devoted to Routes World, an international conference held in Hong Kong. Travellers at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: GovHK. Routes World is an annual get-together for people building and...

Robbie Williams forced to cancel final tour gig in Turkey over terror fears as hitmaker tells fans decision to axe performance 'was beyond our control'

Robbie Williams has been forced to cancel a planned performance in Turkey over terror fears as the singer released a statement on Saturday. The Angels hitmaker, 51, took to Instagram to share with devastated fans how he was left with no option but...

Turkey: Trade with Kyrgyzstan exceeds $1.5 billion

15:00, 04 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV 15:00, 04 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV In 2024, trade between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey increased by 5 percent to $1,546 billion. The Turkish...

Turkey says 36 citizens detained by Israel from Gaza-bound flotilla to return home

Turkey says 36 of its nationals detained on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israel are expected to return home on a special flight. Turkey announced on Saturday that 36 of its citizens detained aboard Gaza-bound aid flotilla vessels...

Turkey Mountain hosting annual BaseCamp Camping Festival this weekend

TULSA, Okla. — The annual BaseCamp Camping Festival is being hosted by Turkey Mountain this Saturday and Sunday. According to the map posted on social media, several camp sites will be available to campers. Blue is the main camping area, Yellow is...

Turkish singer Mabel Matiz faces up to 3 years in prison over ‘obscene’ song lyrics

Turkish prosecutors have filed an indictment seeking a prison sentence of up to three years for pop singer and songwriter Mabel Matiz on charges of obscenity in the lyrics of his latest song, “Perperişan” (Devastated), Turkish Minute reported. The...

The top holiday destinations for Wakefield holidaymakers wanting a summer getaway next year

“With the kids firmly back to school and as the nights get darker sooner, it is a time when people start to think about their main summer holidays,” said Katie Butler, from Total Travel. "Trends across West Yorkshire, taken from data across our...

Turkey Extends Night Tours at Ephesus, Galata Tower, and Side to November

Turkey has extended its night museum program at the Ephesus Archaeological Site, the Galata Tower in Istanbul, and the Side Archaeological Site until November 2. The decision follows strong visitor demand, after more than 550,000 people...

Turkey-Armenia Travel Made Easy: Turkish Airlines Announces Direct Route

In a landmark move for Turkey-Armenia relations, Turkish Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between Istanbul and Yerevan later this year. The service, set to operate four times a week, promises to strengthen both diplomatic ties...

Indian Warships Flex Muscles In Turkey’s Backyard; India’s Alliance With Greece-Cyprus-Armenia ‘Rattles’ Ankara?

Disgruntled by Turkey’s backing for Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ India is further strengthening its military ties with three of Ankara’s major rivals: Greece, Cyprus, and Armenia. When India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan in...

Miano’s plan to make Kenya Africa’s top tourist spot, net Sh1tn annually

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano speaking at a past event The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to position Kenya as Africa’s most preferred tourist destination, targeting Sh1 trillion in annual earnings from the...

Rain-triggered landslides, floods kill at least 63 in Nepal, India

More than 60 people were killed in landslides and floods caused by heavy rains in Nepal and neighboring India, officials said Sunday, as rescuers struggled to reach isolated mountain communities. Torrential downpours have lashed Nepal since...

Hamas ready to reach Gaza deal, start prisoner swap 'immediately'

A senior Hamas official said Sunday the group is ready to reach a deal to end the war and carry out a prisoner exchange with Israel as negotiators gather in Egypt for talks. Israeli and Hamas negotiators are set to iron out details during talks in...

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia as relations improve

Published on 02/10/2025 - 12:36 GMT+2 •Updated 13:03 Turkish Airlines is planning to start flights to the Armenian capital Yerevan amid a thaw in relations between the neighbours after decades of tension. In a filing on Tuesday, the airline...