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- Turkiye announces suspension of all trade with Israel over Gaza WarTurkiye has announced it is halting all import and export transactions with Israel citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in Gaza. Israel’s seven month military offensive in Gaza has left over 34,500 people dead, most women and children. “All import and export transactions related to Israel, including all products, have been… Read more »
- Getir set to close its UK operations and focus on domestic Turkish market insteadTurkish grocery courier Getir has confirmed it will be exiting from its international markets, including the UK, to focus on its core business in Turkiye, which accounts for the bulk of its revenue. Getir, which means “to bring” in Turkish, said that Western markets account for just 7% of its… Read more »
- “Migration is the big topic in every corner of the world” – director Serkan Nihat on his powerful debut feature film ExodusSerkan Nihat’s directorial debut film Exodus has won the Best Drama Feature 2024 award at this year’s London Independent Film Festival (LIFF). Set in Turkiye, the hard hitting migration drama received a standing ovation when it premiered at the festival earlier this month. Inspired by the global refugee crisis, Exodus… Read more »
- Turkish Police Association head Eren Emin and UK colleagues catch thief while on Barcelona stag doThe phrase ‘never off duty’ rang true for Acting Inspector Eren Emin of the Metropolitan Police and his fellow British police officers on a recent trip to Spain, as they intervened and apprehended a thief who was trying to rob a restaurant. The head of the Turkish Police Association (TPA)… Read more »
- Suat Sancar’s musical tribute to Kemal Atatürk with concerts in Birmingham, London and ManchesterOne of the UK’s most highly regarded Turkish classical music artists, Suat Sancar, is to present a series of concerts as a musical tribute to Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Republic of Turkiye, as part of Turkish celebrations worldwide during the country’s centenary year. Sancar will be leading members of… Read more »
- The West London Turkish Festival 2024 – a great day out for all the family!West London Turkish Festival is one of the UK’s largest Turkish festivals, attracting a 10,000 strong crowd from diverse ethnic backgrounds, who are all keen to experience authentic Turkish culture and hospitality. Organised by the West London Turkish Volunteers, a UK charity based in southwest London, this family-friendly festival has… Read more »
- With flights to Baku from both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, it’s now even easier to get to AzerbaijanFor most travellers Azerbaijan remains off the beaten track. Nestled between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, the country boasts mountains, serene landscapes, and a fascinating mix of medieval and modern in its capital city Baku. Last month, Azerbaijan’s national carrier Azerbaijan Airlines, or AZAL for short, launched its new… Read more »
- All welcome to join fun, free community cycle ride across North LondonThe popularity of cycling continues to grow across London, with over 1.2 million rides made every single day, according to Transport for London. However, for some, taking to the capital’s roads can be a daunting prospect. On the last Sunday of April, Cycling Champion Gönül Ekmekçi Tekin and friends are… Read more »
- Özlem Warren on her Antakya roots, changing perceptions about Turkish cuisine and new vegetarian cookbook SebzeFrom television cooks Nigella Lawson and Sabrina Ghayour-Lynn to food writer Diana Henry and the Stylist Magazine, Turkish culinary expert Özlem Warren has got everyone raving about her brand new cookbook Sebze, which is now available worldwide. ‘Sebze’ translates as vegetables in Turkish and this gorgeous new hardback features a… Read more »
- Former Times Turkiye correspondent to give talk based on new Istanbul bookStanding at the gateway between Europe and Asia, Istanbul lies at the centre of the most pressing challenges of our time. With environmental decay, rapacious development and tightening authoritarianism straining its social fabric to breaking point, it represents the precipitous moment civilisations around the world are currently facing. In and… Read more »
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