ISTANBUL, QUNEITRA — An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday in Quneitra, near Syria’s Golan Heights, targeted a military convoy, killing three people, including the village mayor of Ghadeer Al-Bustan, Abdo Al-Kouma. Two members of Syria’s new General Security Service were also killed in the strike, marking the first direct attack on the Military Operations … Read more
The text that weighed on him at the time of his arrival to Turkey was his novel “Another Country,” then unfinished. The turbulence of civil-rights America, too. Baldwin is said to have come to the residence of Engin Cezzar, a Turkish actor who played Giovanni in a workshop of a stage production of “Giovanni’s Room” … Read more
Mumbai: Domestic carrier IndiGo on Saturday said it has arranged an alternative aircraft to fly the stranded passengers after its Mumbai-Istanbul flight of December 28, scheduled to depart at 6.55 am, had to be cancelled due to a technical glitch. The long delay prompted some of the passengers to vent their anger on social media. … Read more
On Monday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu flagged off the maiden edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival, Africa’s largest 72-hour non-stop shopping experience, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. The organisers say it promises extraordinary nonstop shopping and entertainment from 23 to 25 December. Gbenga Omotoso, the commissioner for Information and Strategy, said … Read more
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
