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DARK SECRETS: Izmir - The Real Truth

Turkish police use water cannon ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech in Izmir

The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.

Euronews

Teen Arrested After 2 Police Shot Dead Near Turkey's Izmir

Two officers were killed and two others wounded in a shooting attack on a police station near the Turkish city of Izmir on Monday, with a 16-year-old suspect arrested, officials said.

International Business Times

Water Shortages Spell Trouble On Turkey's Tourist Coast

Ali Alyanak and his neighbours in Turkey's tourist hub Izmir now have to draw water from a shrinking aquifer 170 metres underground even as hotel pools remain full -- a sign for many of the region's dire water crisis amid prolonged drought.

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Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies as Antalya, Adana, Adıyaman CHP mayors detained

The operation against the CHP municipalities of Antalya, Adana and Adıyaman came on the heels of investigations that began in Istanbul and then spread to the third biggest city Izmir.

Euronews

Is the Turkey Wildfire Trapping Tourists? How It Could Affect Your Holiday

Wildfires in Izmir have grounded flights and sparked evacuations, stranding thousands. Check your travel plans now to avoid chaos!

International Business Times UK

Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, 50,000 people evacuated

Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province.

Al Jazeera

EasyJet flight to UK forced to make emergency landing in Turkey after ‘smell of smoke’ in cabin

The plane was travelling from Cyprus to Bristol Airport but diverted to Izmir

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Crime kingpin linked to drive-by shooting in Dalston which left girl, nine, seriously hurt arrested in Turkey

Kemal Armagan, of the ‘Hackney Bombers’ gang, detained in the port city of Izmir

Evening Standard

Delve deeper into Izmir’s surprising and growing fine-dining scene

Istanbul has long dominated Turkey’s culinary scene – Aisling O’Leary heads to the Aegean coast to find out how one region’s farm-to-table dining and fresh produce philosophy has won Michelin stars (as well as the hearts of foodies)

The Independent UK

US Marines Assaulted By Turkish Youth Union Members In Izmir

Turkish nationalist group assaults US Marines in Izmir, Turkey. Investigations ongoing. US-Turkey relations strained. Marines unharmed.

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Two US soldiers assaulted by nationalist youth group in Turkey, authorities say

Fifteen suspected assailants, members of the Turkey Youth Union, were detained after attack in port city of Izmir

The Guardian - US

From Paradise To Hell: Aegean Village Stunned After Turkey Fire

A picturesque village perched high on the slopes of hills offered a stunning sea panorama on Turkey's western coast -- until the engulfing flames turned the scene from paradise to a nightmare.

International Business Times

Turkey Battles Forest Fires For Third Day

Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey's Aegean city of Izmir for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people in nearby villages had to be evacuated.

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Al Jazeera

Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires rage in western Turkey

Nearly 4,000 residents in the region have been moved to safety and six arrested for alleged sabotage, authorities said.

The Independent UK

A propane tank explosion in western Turkey has killed 5 people and injured 63 others

Turkish authorities say a propane tank explosion at a restaurant in the western city of Izmir has left five people dead and 63 others injured

The Independent UK

Best city break destinations for 2024

Planning an urban getaway in the next year? Get inspired with The Independent travel team’s picks of the hottest destinations for a 2024 city break

International Business Times UK

British Airways To Launch New Flights From UK To Beautiful Coastal Region In Turkey From Next Year

Turkey is one of the popular holiday destinations among UK travellers.

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The Independent UK

Turkey becomes the fastest-growing holiday destination of the last five years, according to tour operator

Tour operator, Jet2holidays, has said this growth has been driven by demand resulting in an upsurge in flying frequency, longer seasons, and the launch of holidays to a new Turkish destination, Izmir, in 2019

Wales Online

Jet2 announces summer flights to Turkey, Spain, Italy, Greece and Croatia destinations

Beautiful destinations have been added to the 2024 programme

Al Jazeera

Violent incidents mark final days of Turkey’s election campaign

Attacks on politicians and election workers have marred the last few weeks of campaigning before Sunday’s votes.

Daily Mirror

Turkey apartment fire: Huge blaze at lavish condo as people seen jumping off balconies

A fire has broken out at a condominium building in the Izmir province of Turkey, with the blaze quickly engulfing the entire building shortly after it started

The Independent UK

The best budget European city break destinations for 2025

The budget-friendly breaks to take, from penny-saving in Prague to affordable Athens

Wales Online

easyJet adds 11 new routes from UK to its summer 2023 schedule including Greek islands, Lisbon and Turkey

Seats for the new routes are now on sale

Daily Mirror

Woman falls to her death from Turkey airport boarding bridge 'during heated phone call'

Beyza Taskiran is reported to have been in a heated discussion on her phone to a mystery person when she plunged to her death at the Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir

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