Around 400 IndiGo passengers, who were travelling to Mumbai and New Delhi from Turkey, were reportedly stranded at the Istanbul Airport for over 24 hours without any food and stay. The flight 6E18 scheduled for departure on Wednesday night, December 11, was delayed and cancelled due to a technical difficulty. In a statement, the airline … Read more
Hammams were central to Ottoman society for centuries before the advent of running water led to them falling out of use in Turkey. Now, many are being restored to revive an ancient bathing tradition. Many older Turkish films feature entertaining hammam scenes featuring women who not only bathe but socialise, eat, drink and even dance … Read more
The death of 38-year-old Hayley Dowell during cosmetic surgery at Istanbul’s BHT Clinic has highlighted alarming concerns about medical tourism safety. According to the Daily Mail, Mrs Dowell underwent a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), tummy tuck, and liposuction on October 2, 2023, but tragically passed away just hours later, around midnight on October 3. Her … Read more
Representative image (Photo: AFP) Istanbul: A suspect who fired a shotgun into the air near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Friday was apprehended in a special forces’ operation, local media reported. State-run TRT broadcaster stated that an unidentified individual approached the consulate building in the Levent neighbourhood on the European side of the city … Read more
Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey. Gift givers are listening too. Half of … Read more
Those looking to get away for new adventures will be in for a real treat with this European gem. Best of all, it’s been found to be one of the cheapest getaways around. According to experts from Compare the Market, who investigated 30 of the world’s most visited cities. They found the best budget-friendly getaway … Read more
China should cut red tape around international cultural exchanges and relax its internet controls to prevent the worsening of its information “decoupling” from the world, a leading academic said. Wang Wen, dean and professor of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University, noted that China had become a target for criticism by Western … Read more
Turkey is becoming a gastronomic destination as its food and restaurants gain global recognition in guides like Michelin and Gault & Millau Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to … Read more
Police vehicle outside the Santa Maria church in Istanbul (Photo: AFP) Turkish police on Friday arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State (IS) in Istanbul who was accused of planning a bomb attack, local media reported. According to the NTV broadcaster, anti-terror units initiated the operation after discovering that the IS was plotting a … Read more
Turkish authorities converged on a previously banned LGBTQ+ pride event in Istanbul on Sunday, leading to the arrest of at least 15 people. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Early on Sunday, the Istanbul Governor’s Office, the provincial-level authority appointed by the national government, issued a warning to organizers and … Read more
