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Turkey, Istanbul and the protests

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For a brief moment, Turkey might have feared that the protests, ongoing for almost two weeks now, would impact the tourism industry. Nothing could be further from the truth. Travellers continue to vis...
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Turkey protests fail to deter tourists in bustling Istanbul
For a brief moment, Turkey might have feared that the protests, ongoing for almost two weeks now, would impact the tourism industry. Nothing could be further from the truth. Travellers continue to visit Turkish cities,
Travel advice for Istanbul after protests engulf Turkey over mayor arrest
The protesters claim the arrest and charge of Istanbul's mayor is politically motivated and undermines Turkey's democracy.
Turkey: Arrested journalist faces charges; protesters throng Istanbul streets
Turkish authorities have arrested a Swedish journalist on charges of terrorism and insulting the country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Joakim Medin, who was covering the ongoing nationwide protests against the arrest of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu,
Victims of Turkey's Kurdish militant conflict long for peace
Cihan Sincar clings to hope that Turkey's bid to end a decades-old Kurdish insurgency brings the peace her lawmaker husband sought before his assassination - one of hundreds of political killings at the height of the conflict.
Turkey opposition pushes for early polls as Swedish reporter jailed
The Turkish opposition on Sunday worked to keep up the momentum of the protest movement triggered by the Istanbul mayor's arrest by pushing for early elections as well as his
Turkey democracy crisis: where religion, power and repression intersect
At its founding in 1923, the Republic of Turkey was established as a secular state under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Secularism was seen as essential to modern development, as it decoupled state power structures from religious authorities.
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Woman living in Turkey shares message for tourists planning to travel
A woman who lives in Turkey has issued a message to holidaymakers and anyone planning on visiting the popular tourist spot after a travel warning was issued
Is it safe to visit Turkey amid ongoing protests?
Turkey’s Istanbul is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. However, the country is witnessing its largest protests in over a decade following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu,
Foreign Office urges Brits in Turkey to 'leave the area' in urgent travel warning
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a travel warning to Brits planning to travel to Turkey, or those already in the country urging them to "leave the area"
Foreign Office warns Brits in Turkey to 'leave area' as major protests break out
The Foreign Office has issued a warning for any British tourists currently in Turkey, or planning to visit the country, as large protests break out
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New Turkey travel advice issued to Brits as people told to 'leave the area'
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for British tourists visiting Turkey - here is everything you need to know to stay safe
Will my holiday be cancelled? Turkey destinations on UK Foreign Office's ‘don’t travel’ list
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel within 10km of the Turkey-Syria border, as fighting near the area continues, including in the Hakkari Province
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