Turkey
The surprisingly long, contested history of baklava
Baklava is much loved around the world, but while its true origins are a mystery, there are some theories.
- Ben Groundwater
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Two continents, four hours and one high-speed train
The Middle East’s first high-speed rail, opened in 1975, is now as sleek and modern as anything in France or Germany.
- Kurt Johnson
Getting naked here is the best $175 I’ve ever spent
I’ve been soaped and scrubbed in bathhouses in Morocco and Spain many times, yet I’d never experienced one of the most famous types.
- Lee Tulloch
Unknown, unsung: Turkey’s capital is nothing like Istanbul
Historic Ankara, with its youthful population, still isn’t much of a tourist town – and that’s not a bad thing.
- Kurt Johnson
Dozens dead and injured in a hotel fire at Turkey ski resort
A fire raged through a 12-storey hotel at a popular resort in northwestern Turkey during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people, officials said.
- Suzan Fraser
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Baby gorilla rescued from plane during smuggling attempt in Turkey
A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said on Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat.
Israel destroys Syria’s navy, its troops advance over border
Israeli troops are advancing up the Syrian side of the border with Lebanon and had come within 25 kilometres of Damascus, two sources said.
- Bassem Mroue and Abdulrahman Shaheen
Turkish-Australian celebrity chef Somer Sivrioglu sentenced to prison in Istanbul
The host of MasterChef Turkey and owner of former Balmain restaurant Efendy says he will appeal against the decision.
- Scott Bolles
This food tour takes you beyond Istanbul’s typical tourist eats
Culinary delights can be found in the most unlikely pockets of cities.
- Lee Tulloch
Masked men flee scene of ‘political’ vandalism attack on cars, eastern suburbs restaurant
Matt Moran’s Chiswick restaurant was graffitied with anti-Israel messages while a ute was set on fire and 10 other cars were damaged.
- Jessica McSweeney, Penry Buckley and Riley Walter
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