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.
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Turkey’s ruling party demands recount in Istanbul mayor election
Turkey’s ruling party has said it will appeal to the country’s top election authority, demanding a full recount of votes cast in Istanbul in the March 31 mayoral election.
Opposition candidate urges electoral board to confirm win in Istanbul mayor race
The opposition’s candidate for mayor of Istanbul has urged Turkey’s electoral body to confirm his narrow victory in local elections and has asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to act to prevent the country from sliding into uncertainty.
Turkey’s president suffers setback in big cities at local elections
Turkey’s opposition looked poised to win control of the country’s two biggest cities as it dealt President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s conservative party one of its most serious electoral setbacks in years.
Turkey’s president declares victory in elections despite setbacks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in council elections, but the opposition’s success in key cities dealt a significant blow to his party’s dominance.
Watch: Man carried away by umbrella in strong winds
CCTV footage shows the moment a man was carried away by an umbrella due to strong winds in Turkey.
Greece’s PM says his helicopter was harassed by Turkish fighter jets
Greece’s prime minister has said Turkish fighter jets harassed the helicopter he was travelling on during a visit to a remote Greek island to celebrate independence day.
Turkey’s Erdogan triggers spat with Australia and New Zealand
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sparked a diplomatic spat with New Zealand and Australia by portraying the Christchurch mosque shooting and a First World War battle as targeting Islam.
Experts reveal the six ways climate change affected Christmas dinner this year
Farmers battled hard to bring Christmas dinner to our tables this year – due to the heatwave’s effect on crops and livestock, according to experts.
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‘Thomas fly, Thomas die’: Doctor’s warning after north-east baby falls ill on holiday
A north-east mum told today how her family holiday in Turkey turned “terrifying” after her baby son was hospitalised with suspected pneumonia.
North-east academic in jail after criticising Turkey’s president
A north-east academic is to remain in prison in Turkey after criticising the country’s president online.
This Turkish club claimed football’s first Bitcoin transfer – here’s the story behind it
The chairman of a Turkish football club which claims to be the first to use Bitcoin to sign a player says he is “sure” big teams will use the cryptocurrency in the next five or 10 years.
Hunt under way after thieves steal 40 frozen turkeys from Aberdeen store
Police were today hunting thieves who stole 40 turkeys worth hundreds of pounds from a North-east store.
Former Don caught in Turkey-Greece earthquake
A former Dons player has told of his fear after an earthquake hit Turkey and Greece last night.
What we now know about the Istanbul nightclub attack over New Year
During New Year’s celebrations at a nightclub in Istanbul, 39 people were killed and close to 70 injured after a gunman opened fire.
Video shows British lifeguard saving baby refugee dumped on Aegean rocks by smugglers
Richard Heard is a British lifeguard who has decided to help the refugees crossing from Turkey to Greece.
Tired all the time? Eating these foods could help you sleep better
Complained that you’re tired five times already today? What you eat might be affecting your quality of sleep.
As the world mourns for Brussels, we must not forget Turkey or the Ivory Coast
When terrorist attacks happen on European soil, they feel close to home. They are physically closer after all.
TV chef and MSP team up as they urge folk to avoid Christmas food waste
A NORTH-EAST MSP has joined a celeb chef to encourage people not to waste food this Christmas.
Aberdeen chef Brian McLeish shares a simple recipe to use up turkey leftovers
Brian McLeish, head chef at Moonfish Cafe, gave this easy recipe to use up Christmas leftovers.
Watch: Paris attacks ‘terrible and sickening setback’ in fight against Islamic State says Barack Obama
US president Barack Obama said the Paris terror attacks were a “terrible and sickening setback” in the fight against Islamic State, but showed no indication of substantially changing his approach to defeating the group.