Few years on the Earth
In a story that has captured international attention and sparked debate about animal rights and modern family law, a Turkish man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife quarterly “cat support” payments amounting to 10,000 Turkish liras (approximately US$240) for the upkeep of their two pet cats. The unusual settlement, finalized in Istanbul, marks the … Read more
In a landmark ruling for freedom of expression in the UK, Hamit Coskun has successfully overturned his conviction for a religiously aggravated public order offence. The 51-year-old Turkish-born activist was cleared by Southwark Crown Court on October 10, 2025, after appealing a June decision that fined him £240 for burning a Quran and shouting insults … Read more
The tragic death of 38-year-old British citizen Martyn Latchman in Istanbul has once again drawn global attention to the booming medical tourism industry in Turkey. Known for its reputation as a hub for affordable cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, Turkey attracts thousands of patients from around the world each year. But for Latchman, what was supposed … Read more
A family vacation meant to be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories turned into a traumatic and horrifying experience for eight-year-old Sienna Crank and her family. The young girl from Bolton, England, was enjoying a foam party at the Green Nature Resort and Spa in Marmaris, Turkey, when a horrifying accident occurred that left … Read more
In a deeply polarizing incident that has reignited debates over freedom of expression and religious respect, Turkish authorities have arrested four cartoonists, including Dogan Pehlevan, following the publication of a cartoon in the satirical magazine LeMan. The cartoon, which appeared to show the prophets Muhammad and Moses shaking hands above a war-torn landscape, drew strong … Read more
The world of cosmetic surgery has once again been shaken by a tragic incident involving a young woman who lost her life under circumstances that have prompted a flood of questions, grief, and growing scrutiny. Ana Barbara Buhr Buldrini, a 31-year-old model and content creator from Brazil, traveled to Turkey with her husband, Elgar Sueia, … Read more
Hot air ballooning, a breathtaking adventure and one of Turkey’s most iconic tourist experiences, turned tragic this past Sunday in the central Turkish province of Aksaray. While carrying 20 individuals, including 19 Indonesian tourists and a local pilot, Hot Air Balloon Crashes during a flight near the village of Gözlükuyu. While the tourists were all … Read more
Air travel is an experience filled with many routines and regulations, some of which passengers often find tedious or inconvenient. Among the most familiar is the requirement to keep seatbelts fastened until the aircraft has safely parked at the gate. Despite the clear safety rationale behind this rule, many travelers worldwide have been known to … Read more
Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who works for the Dagens ETC newspaper, was detained in Turkey upon his arrival on Thursday and later arrested on charges of “membership in an armed terrorist organisation” and “insulting the president.” His arrest was officially confirmed by the Turkish presidency, which stated that Medin was associated with the banned Kurdish … Read more
In a harrowing event that unfolded in the early hours of January 21, 2025, a devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey, claimed at least 66 lives, with the number tragically rising to 76 as more details emerged. The blaze, which started in the restaurant area, rapidly engulfed the wooden-clad 12-story hotel, … Read more