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Hair transplants breed a new type of tourist in Turkey - CBC.ca Tue, 19 May 2015 16:48:23 GMT

Hair transplants breed a new type of tourist in Turkey CBC.ca There is a new way to spot tourists in Turkey, and it doesn't rely on catching a glimpse of selfie sticks, maps or cameras slung around their necks. Instead, look for the black terry cloth headbands and a telltale triangle of red spots on their scalps ...

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Turkey's pro-Kurdish party rocked by twin bomb attacks - Aljazeera.com Tue, 19 May 2015 03:56:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party rocked by twin bomb attacks Aljazeera.com Twin bomb attacks have hit the regional headquarters of Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party in two cities, injuring more than half a dozen people and escalating tensions ahead of June 7 legislative elections. Six people were injured, three of them ... At least 6 injured in Turkey political party office explosionUSA TODAY Turkey twin blasts target pro-Kurdish HDP partyBBC News Bomb blasts hit pro-Kurdish HDP party in south Turkey, six woundedReuters Today's Zaman -U.S. News & World Report all 267 news articles »

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Could Erdogan lose Turkey's upcoming election? - Washington Post (blog) Tue, 19 May 2015 16:19:02 GMT

Politico

Could Erdogan lose Turkey's upcoming election? Washington Post (blog) With less than three critical weeks left before the June 7 parliamentary elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is running out of time and support to realize his dream of “Turkish-style presidentialism.” According to the Turkish constitution, the ... The Kurd who'd save Turkey from ErdoğanPolitico Turkish unity could be a surprise Kurdish giftFinancial Times Same man 'planted' bombs at offices of Turkey's HDPHurriyet Daily News Jadaliyya -Daily Times all 53 news articles »

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Turkey: three held over shooting of female talent show contestant - The Guardian Tue, 19 May 2015 15:40:52 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey: three held over shooting of female talent show contestant The Guardian There has been a surge of violence against women in Turkey, with almost 300 murdered in the last year, many of them by their husbands, boyfriends or relatives. A 2013 nationwide survey found that 34% of men thought domestic violence was “occasionally ... Turkey TV talent show: Woman contestant shot in headBBC News Female Singer on Turkish Talent Show Shot in Head After Threats From ...Slate Magazine (blog) Turkey teen talent show singer shot in the headAl-Arabiya Irish Times all 163 news articles »

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You'll want to travel to Turkey after watching this incredible video - Business Insider Mon, 18 May 2015 21:31:45 GMT

Business Insider

You'll want to travel to Turkey after watching this incredible video Business Insider Discovering the spirit of Turkey was a more visceral experience for me... Ultimately, this is what I was inspired to capture throughout my travels. These are the memories that I wanted to take with me. This is the vision of Turkey I want to keep for ... and more »

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Marguerite & Julien review – tale of forbidden love is one giant turkey - The Guardian Tue, 19 May 2015 09:40:39 GMT

The Guardian

Marguerite & Julien review – tale of forbidden love is one giant turkey The Guardian This is a turkey de luxe, with stuffing, bread sauce, and a paper hat. It is the sort of thing that Ernie Wise might have written one of his plays about, with Glenda Jackson taking the female lead, opposite Eric Morecambe as Julien. There is mad over ... and more »

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Turkey: A flagging growth story - Financial Times Mon, 18 May 2015 18:14:30 GMT

Financial Times

Turkey: A flagging growth story Financial Times Osman Yildirim remembers life before the wave of foreign money came to the heart of Turkey. When Mr Yildirim, who runs a medical lens manufacturer in Sivas, took over the local chamber of commerce in 2001, the industrial zone where he works had 36 ... and more »

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Armenian Genocide Lawsuit: Church Takes Legal Action Against Turkey To ... - International Business Times Tue, 19 May 2015 23:00:33 GMT

International Business Times

Armenian Genocide Lawsuit: Church Takes Legal Action Against Turkey To ... International Business Times The worldwide leader of the Armenian Church, Catholicos Aram I, has spoken out about a lawsuit filed by the church in Turkey to recover Armenian properties seized during the genocide. Aram I is pictured above (center) during a Mass on the 100th ... Turkey resentful of Germany and Vatican over Armenian issueHurriyet Daily News Turkey must reconcile with its own past: Aram I to New York TimesArmenpress.am Armenian church leader speaks on suit to reclaim seized propertygulfnews.com all 43 news articles »

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Fiat joint venture faces strike in Turkey - Detroit Free Press Tue, 19 May 2015 12:34:49 GMT

Detroit Free Press

Fiat joint venture faces strike in Turkey Detroit Free Press Thousands of workers at Turkish auto plants partially owned by Fiat and Renault went on strike Monday, demanding wage increases in a market that has grown in recent years because it has lower labor costs than most of Europe. The first walkout happened ... 7000 workers abandon unions in Turkey auto strikeToday's Zaman CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Turkey's Tofas halts production until labour action ...Reuters Car manufacturer Tofaş halts production amid growing labor strike in 'Turkey's ...Hurriyet Daily News Yahoo News UK -ANSAmed -ArabianBusiness.com all 106 news articles »

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In Turkey, Erdogan's Election Rhetoric Draws Ire - Voice of America Mon, 18 May 2015 14:32:52 GMT

Voice of America

In Turkey, Erdogan's Election Rhetoric Draws Ire Voice of America For Erdogan, the polls are crucial; he wants to amend the country's constitution to shift Turkey's political system from a parliamentary-based one to presidential governance, strengthening his own powers as a result. To do this, he needs a strong majority. Turkey Casts the DiyanetForeign Affairs Davutoglu promises 'a new Turkey' in giant Istanbul rallyMiddle East Eye Turkey PM seeks to rouse voters in giant Istanbul rallyYahoo News Ahram Online all 36 news articles »