Turkey in talks for release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas,says senior official

Turkey in talks for release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas,says senior official

Iran and Saudi Arabia spoke for the first time when the conflict began and discussed the “need to end war crimes against Palestine”.

  • byEce Toksabay

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‘No one came for us’:Abandoned by Russia,ethnic Armenians flee threat of genocide by Azerbaijan

‘No one came for us’:Abandoned by Russia,ethnic Armenians flee threat of genocide by Azerbaijan

About 1500 families have already crossed the border into Armenia since Azerbaijan renewed bombing their enclave. More are expected to follow.

  • byIvan Nechepurenko
An expert expat’s tips for Istanbul,Turkey

An expert expat’s tips for Istanbul,Turkey

The noise and colour and sheer volume of things to see,do and eat in Istanbul is fabulously stimulating but can become overwhelming.

  • byBelinda Jackson
‘Close to the edge’:Ailing explorer trapped 1000 metres deep in Turkish cave awaits rescue

‘Close to the edge’:Ailing explorer trapped 1000 metres deep in Turkish cave awaits rescue

Experts said the rescue operation of the American could take days or even weeks depending on conditions.

  • byRobert Badendieck
First bushfires,now severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece,Turkey,Bulgaria

First bushfires,now severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece,Turkey,Bulgaria

At least 11 people are dead and several are missing after freak storms hit parts of Europe. Athens had almost twice the annual average rain fall in one day.

Mesopotamia,home to the gardens of Babylon and Eden,is running dry

Mesopotamia,home to the gardens of Babylon and Eden,is running dry

The cradle of civilisation,the land between rivers where the wheel was invented,irrigation flourished and writing emerged,is turning to dust.

  • byAlissa J. Rubin
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The food weapon:Putin eyes windfall after walking away from deal

The food weapon:Putin eyes windfall after walking away from deal

Vladimir Putin’s decision has global implications for the food industry and could deliver a much-needed boost to Russia’s dwindling coffers.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘No one informed us’:Kremlin anger after Turkey sends Ukrainian Azov commanders home

‘No one informed us’:Kremlin anger after Turkey sends Ukrainian Azov commanders home

The captured commanders were released in a prisoner swap under terms that required them to stay in Turkey until the war ends.

  • byAlexander Marrow
How to drink coffee,Turkish-style (don’t ask for milk)

How to drink coffee,Turkish-style (don’t ask for milk)

Traditional Turkish coffee is black as hell,strong as death and sweet as love,according to an old proverb.

  • byBrian Johnston
Slaves to the piles
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Slaves to the piles

Aspiring to the hot seat.

Airline review:One of the cheapest and best economy cabins to Europe
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Airline review:One of the cheapest and best economy cabins to Europe

Turkish Airlines’ economy cabin is stylish,immaculate and a cut above many other carriers.

  • byFlip Byrnes