Turkey

Turkey unbans Instagram after 9 days

After nine days, Turkey has restored nationwide access to the popular social media platform Instagram. In an official statement, the Turkish government has stated that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has agreed to cooperate with authorities regarding concerns surrounding the platform's role in filtering certain political and crime-related content.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Witnessing the Turkish century

In the post-9/11 world, no country’s name has been evoked more than Turkey’s (or its newly rebranded name of Türkiye) in public discussions by foreign policy pundits and politicians alike, to demonstrate the harmonious symbiosis of the East and West, Islam and secularism, and tradition and modernity.

Turkey passes law to get stray dogs off the streets and into shelters

Under previous legislation, municipalities have to neuter and vaccinate all street dogs and leave them where they were found following treatment.

Turkey's Demiral banned after controversial Euros salute

Demiral scored two goals in the 2-1 last 16 win over Austria on Tuesday and during celebrations for his second goal made a gesture associated with Turkish right-wing extremist group Grey Wolves.

Turkey summons German envoy over goal celebration row

Earlier, European soccer's governing body UEFA opened an investigation into the Turkish centre back's celebration in a Tuesday evening match that Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria's expense

The Al-Ahli centre-back smashed home after just 58 seconds and produced a towering header on the hour mark to double Turkey's lead.

Turkey win thriller with spirited debutants Georgia

In the second half, 19-year-old Turkey star Arda Guler whipped in a curling effort  and Kerem Akturkoglu added a late third on the counter after Georgia had hit the woodwork.

Sohana Saba’s Turkish Eid

Sohana Saba is passionate about traveling. Whenever she gets time, she goes for a tour. This time, she went to Turkey to celebrate Eid with her friends.

4 underrated honeymoon destinations for intimate adventures!

Locations like the picturesque streets of Paris and the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives beckons romance. However, some locations do not always offer the privacy and comfort you might be looking for. Here are 4 underrated locations for newlyweds that offer adventure and romance for their honeymoon.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

1901 feels a lot like 2020 in Orhan Pamuk’s latest novel

How Mingherians responded to the infectious plague in 1901 isn’t altogether different from our response to the Covid-19. They too hid their patients in fear of stigma and isolation.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Caught in the politics of aid, Syria is suffering

Death toll in Syria currently stands over 5,800 (as of 3:30 pm Bangladesh time, February 15). With every passing hour, chances of finding survivors are becoming slimmer.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Historical sites affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake

Turkey Government has informed that due to the earthquake, more than 3,000 buildings have been destroyed throughout the country, which includes cultural landmarks and historic sites

October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022

Turkey in 5 Days: The only travel itinerary you need

There are numerous prime travel destinations in the world but none quite stand out as much as Turkey, now known as Türkiye. Spread over two continents and serving as a bridge between them, the country offers a uniquely holistic experience full of food, culture, art, and architecture. Increasingly popular thanks to its favourable climate, deep blue skies, hot air balloons, baklava, and Turkish coffee, there is much ground to cover in the transcontinental country. Here is the perfect itinerary to experience Turkey!

June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022

Saudi prince Salman's first Turkey visit since Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler will on Wednesday take another step out of his international isolation by paying his first visit to Turkey since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Israel, Turkey looking to boost economic ties, FM Lapid says

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday that Israel and Turkey are opening a new chapter in their relations after "ups and downs" and were working to expand economic partnerships.

November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021

Elif Shafak's 'Black Milk': Can a writer be a mother too?

Black Milk is an autobiographical documentation of Shafak's hesitation, anxiety, perplexity, and self-discovery as she is about to enter the phase of motherhood.

July 12, 2019
July 12, 2019

Turkey receives first Russian missile delivery, risking US ire

Turkey has received the first batch of Russia's S-400 missile defence system in a move expected to raise tensions with the United States, which has repeatedly warned against the purchase.

June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019

Turkey stun France; Italy sweep aside Greece; Germany see off Belarus

World champion France was given a cold shower on Saturday in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Turkey, which kept up pressure throughout the game for a 2-0 home win while former world champions Italy and Germany notched comfortable wins against Greece and Belarus.

February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019

Close internment camps for Uighur

Turkey on Saturday condemned China's treatment of its Muslim ethnic Uighur people as "a great shame for humanity", adding to rights