Held annually on the country’s Aegean coast, the Selcuk camel-wrestling festival is part of a nomadic legacy rooted in ancient Turkic tribes.
Tag: Turkey
He Saved 31 People at Sea. Then Got a 142-Year Prison Sentence.
Greece is prosecuting migrants on charges of people smuggling, and imposing heavy jail terms. Rights groups say many migrants are being unfairly accused and sentenced.
As Biden Meeting Nears, Erdogan Softens His Stance
With Trump gone and Turkey’s economy in crisis, the country’s strongman president is now trying to placate Western leaders rather than antagonize them. But how far can he be pushed?
Libyan Fighters Attacked by a Potentially Unaided Drone, UN Says
A United Nations report suggested that a drone, used against militia fighters in Libya’s civil war, may have selected a target autonomously.
Libyan Fighters Attacked by a Potentially Unaided Drone, U.N. Says
A United Nations report suggested that a drone, used against militia fighters in Libya’s civil war, may have selected a target autonomously.
Turkey Claims to Have ‘Captured’ Cleric’s Relative in Kenya
The removal of a Turkish citizen from his home in Kenya is part of the crackdown by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on those he sees as connected to a failed 2016 coup.
After Erdogan Angers a Loyal Province, His Opponents See an Opportunity
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey set off protests in his home province, the heart of his political base, with plans to build a quarry that would destroy a pristine woodland.
Traveling to Europe? A Country-by-Country Reopening Guide
Members of the European Union are welcoming vaccinated travelers, including Americans. But there are still rules and restrictions to abide by. Here’s how to navigate them and what to expect.
Claims From an Organized Crime Boss Rock Turkey’s Government
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, already hampered by an economic crisis and a surge in coronavirus cases, is now battling allegations of corruption in his ranks.
Afghans Fleeing Home Are Filling the Lowliest Jobs in Istanbul
After years working on American bases in Afghanistan and fearful of the Taliban, Afghans are heading to Turkey and Europe.