Family join search for teacher who vanished on holiday in Turkey
A search operation is under way to find a teacher who vanished while on holiday in Turkey.
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Two Syrians killed in ‘terror’ blast in Turkish border city
A bomb went off in a car near Turkey’s border with Syria on Friday, killing two Syrians who were inside the vehicle, Turkey’s interior minister said.
Hundreds celebrate Istanbul Pride despite march being banned for fifth year
Activists gathered in Istanbul to promote rights for gay and transgender people before police dispersed the crowd at a pride event that Turkish authorities had banned for the fifth year.
Teenager catches toddler who fell from an open window in Istanbul
Security camera footage has been taken of 17-year-old Feuzi Zabaat catching a toddler as she fell from a second-floor open window in Istanbul.
Opposition celebrates Istanbul victory in former power base of Turkish president
Turkey’s opposition supporters partied long into the night after their candidate for Istanbul mayor beat a rival backed by long-time President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Thousands greet Istanbul mayor-elect after opposition triumph
Tens of thousands of people have celebrated in the streets of Istanbul after an opposition candidate became mayor-elect of Turkey’s largest city following a repeated vote.
Istanbul mayoral election shines spotlight on Turkey’s political tensions
Millions of voters in Istanbul go back to the polls for a controversial mayoral election re-run on Sunday, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party tries to wrest back control of Turkey’s largest city.
Rival candidates to be Istanbul mayor hold debate ahead of poll rerun
The two leading contenders for Istanbul mayor faced off in a political debate, a week before the city is set to hold a repeat of the election an opposition candidate won and Turkey’s governing party successfully challenged.
Scholar arrested by police just months before returning to Aberdeen to start prestigious fellowship
An Aberdeen University graduate is facing life behind bars in a Turkish prison for the second time in less than a year.
Turkey defeat a ‘good slap’ for France, says Deschamps
Didier Deschamps admitted France’s 2-0 defeat to Turkey in Euro 2020 qualifying was a slap in the face for his World Cup winners.
World champions France stunned by Turkey
World Cup winners France suffered a shock defeat to Turkey in Euro 2020 qualifying group H.
Pavard targeting trophy-laden campaign with Bayern Munich and France
France full-back Benjamin Pavard will join Bayern Munich this summer hungry for more silverware with both club and country.
Turkey opposition leader assaulted at soldier’s funeral
Protesters have assaulted the leader of Turkey’s main opposition party during a funeral held for a soldier who was killed during clashes with Kurdish rebels.
Aberdeen Uni graduate arrested for posting new reports in Turkey faces lengthy prison sentence
An Aberdeen University graduate controversially locked up abroad is facing an extended period behind bars.
Trial of Aberdeen graduate scheduled to take place
An Aberdeen University graduate controversially locked up abroad will today find out if he is allowed to return to Scotland.
First trial for former Aberdeen University student behind bars in Turkey
Aberdeen University has expressed concerns about a former student’s controversial trial in Turkey today.
Imprisoned Aberdeen University graduate shares letter of thanks
Imprisoned Aberdeen University graduate Hanifi Baris has written a letter of thanks to his supporters across the world.
Aberdeen University students make poignant empty chair tribute to imprisoned graduate
It’s more than two months since he was arrested and Aberdeen University graduate Hanifi Baris is still languishing behind bars in a Turkish prison.
Outspoken Aberdeen University academic arrested in Turkey for criticising the government
An outspoken Aberdeen University academic has been arrested in Turkey for posting critical commentary online about the country’s leader.
Inverness mother sues Thomas Cook over holiday abduction ordeal
An Inverness mother is suing Thomas Cook after her daughter was abducted from a hotel kids club during a family holiday to Turkey.
Inverness mum to sue Thomas Cook after her five-year-old daughter was abducted from a hotel in Turkey
An Inverness mum is suing Thomas Cook after her daughter was abducted from a hotel kids club in Turkey.
VIDEO: Aberdeenshire pupils explain why you shouldn’t wash your turkey this Christmas
Primary school children have filmed a video to warn Christmas Day cooks not to wash their turkeys or risk feeling fowl over the holidays.
RECIPE: Bored with turkey? Why not serve goose this Christmas?
Aberdeenshire-based Donald Russell has gone all out to ensure shoppers have the chance to present a showstopping centrepiece this Christmas by selling a goose that’s guaranteed to be the glittering star of the show as it comes with a 23 carat gold leaf topping!
Time to talk turkey: Your guide to ensuring the bird is the star of the show
We have King Edward VIII to thank for making it a tradition to eat turkey at Christmas, although it’s said Henry VIII also enjoyed tucking into them before then.
VIDEO: Farmer finds way of herding turkeys – using a sheep dog
A farmer has found a new way to keep his turkeys in check - by herding them with a sheep dog.
Turkey thieves strike at Aberdeen wholesaler
Police are hunting thieves who stole dozens of frozen turkeys from a north-east shop just weeks before Christmas.
Former Dons star reveals moment family ‘did a runner’ from earthquake that left two dead
A former Aberdeen and Inverness football star has spoken of the moment his family were forced to "do a runner" following an earthquake that left at least two people dead.
Escape to the beautiful Dalaman region direct from Aberdeen
Known as the Turquoise Coast, you can only imagine how tempting the waters of the Dalaman region will be under a scorching summer sun.
Love at first sight for Moray woman who brought abandoned dog home from holiday in Turkey
When Tracey Hirst looked into the eyes of an abandoned golden retriever while on holiday last year she could not bear to leave him behind.
Pictures capture terror and madness after Russian ambassador assassination
Multiple pictures from the gallery in Ankara where the Russian ambassador was assassinated have emerged from photographers at the scene.
VIDEO: Moments after gunman assassinated Russian ambassador and hijacked exhibition
The moments after 22-year-old gunman Mevlüt Mert Altıntas assassinated the Russian ambassador to Turkey has been captured by cameras left running at the exhibition.
Russian ambassador assassinated: Who was the gunman?
The gunman who shot the Russian ambassador dead was a police officer who worked in Ankara, Turkish security sources have said.