Turkey is continuing to extend its relations with Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country and biggest economy in Southeast Asia. Details emerged a few days ago of new bilateral projects that will enhance the defence strategies of both nations. According to a news report in Daily Sabah, military collaboration between Turkey and Indonesia is […]
The UK’s second oldest foreign film festival is reaching out to film lovers and the Turkish community alike for vital financial support. The London Turkish Film Festival (LTFF) is aiming to raise £30,000 by 8 September to help keep this important annual event going. Running since 1993, the LTTF is a significant date in […]
While British politicians and media squabble over how best to manage ‘Brexit’, entrepreneurs are busy eyeing-up new trade opportunities. Turkey and Britain already enjoy significant trade levels – bilateral trade volume between the two nations reached £13.22 bn in 2016 – which is set to grow after the UK’s exit from the European Union […]
Azeri-born Ramil Guliyev shocked the pundits by powering to victory in the final of the Men’s 200m race last night, winning his adopted country Turkey its first-ever gold medal at a world athletics championships in the process. Guliyev beat favourite South African Wayde Van Niekerk, who came second, in a thrilling race in a time […]
North Cyprus’ Ministry of Interior has announced that Turkish Cypriots requiring new or replacement TRNC identity cards can now process their applications via the TRNC London Office in Bedford Square. Kutlu Evren, the Minister of Interior, said they are currently rolling out new technology in diplomatic missions abroad. Following the successful installation of e-identity […]
Last Sunday marked the close of the 23rd Deaflympic Games, held in Samsun on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. A total of 3,148 deaf athletes from 97 nations took part in 219 competitions from 21 different branches of sport during the 12-day event. Russia topped the medals table after a massive haul of 199 medals, including […]
A team of four students from Turkey picked up three medals at the 28th International Biology Olympiad (IBO). Hosted by Britain at the end of July, Seçkin Yasar was awarded a silver medal, while Ata Alpay Canbaz and Fatih Özlügedik each won a bronze. A total of 241 students from 68 countries took part at […]
This weekend, Greek Cypriots are planning multiple demonstrations to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the deaths of Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou. Protestors on motorbikes are aiming to cause disruption at the border, prompting local Cypriot authorities and some foreign embassies to warn their citizens and staff to avoid these areas. Earlier today, some 60 […]
A Ukrainian pilot has been hailed a hero after successfully landing a plane severely damaged by giant hail stones. Last Thursday, Captain Alexander Akopov, who flies for Atlasglobal, was forced to carry out a heart-stopping emergency landing in Istanbul after flying through an unexpected hail storm. Not long after its early evening take-off from […]
Tonight, British superstar rapper Tinie Tempah will be performing at one of Cyprus’ biggest and most glamorous clubs: Cage Wonderland at Cratos Premium Hotel in Girne. It will be the multi-million selling artist’s first trip to North Cyprus and it promises to be a huge night. Tinie Tempah exploded on to the music scene with […]
