Turkey has been witnessing widespread protests, on a scale not seen in more than a decade, following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of corruption. Authorities have detained more than 1,500 people, including many journalists covering the protests; a BBC reporter has even been deported from the country. A massive protest on … Read more
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul’s mayor had become a “movement of violence” and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for injured police officers and damage to property. The detention last Wednesday of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s main political rival, has triggered the biggest … Read more
A fire raged through a 12-storey hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 66 people — two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said. At least 51 people were injured in the fire at the Grand Kartal … Read more
Indian festivities are all about grandeur, bold colours, and food that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Whether it’s a big, fat Indian wedding or a festive banquet, the menu is always the real deal (let’s be honest!). Traditionally, dishes featuring chicken and mutton have ruled the tables, but now, turkey and duck are stepping … Read more