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By Graeme Culliford and Vivek Chaudhary and Jessica Warren and Rory Tingle For Mailonline 09:16 18 Jul 2022, updated 12:40 18 Jul 2022 Mohammed Farah born into poverty like Sir Mo, in Mogadishu and now studying at Istanbul Aydin University He travelled to Turkey two years ago with ‘dream’ of living in UK, and said he would like to meet his namesakePictures have emerged of the woman accused of trafficking the Olympic hero into the UK as a domestic slave The ‘real’ Mo Farah whose identity was allegedly used to smuggle the Team GB hero into the UK to work as a…
Hassle-free travel tips 1. “I like to pack my suitcases upright instead of laying them flat. When you stack your clothes you can see all the edges and you don’t have to jumble everything together to find the item you’re looking for. I guarantee you I can fit much more in this way.” — Nini Pinks 2. “This isn’t my own secret, but my mom taught me: If you’re traveling with someone for an extended period of time, pack everything 50/50 in each of your suitcases. If the airline loses one of your bags, you still have enough luggage. This…
A failed looting attempt led archaeologists to an Underground Age complex in Turkey that may have been used by fertility cults in the first millennium BC, according to a new study.The walls of the ancient site, which has yet to be fully explored due to structural instability, contain rare rock art depicting a procession of gods painted in the Assyrian style. The art style appears to have been adopted by local groups, showing how strongly the culture of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, which began in Mesopotamia and later expanded into Anatolia, was infiltrated by the peoples it conquered in the region,…
Today mother and daughter reveal the hell they found themselves trapped in in Turkey after a botched operation left hundreds of Britons seriously injured. Shocking new figures show that 324 people who visited the NHS for cosmetic surgery ended up needing corrective surgery. Sadly, many others died. Many Brits are attracted by budget packages that include accommodation, transport and tours. Jackie Wicks, 60, and her daughter Tracy Visagie, 36, both required extensive treatment on the NHS after the incident in Izmir in April. Devastated Jackie needed emergency surgery after being tackled in the stomach. She said: “I’m in a very…
But I had a passport, a high tolerance for risk, and plenty of time to hang out on Reddit.I fell down the rabbit hole of the Hair Transplant subreddit, fascinated by the endless stream of before and after photos, where hundreds of peers proudly share their bald-to-hot hair transformations, and are surprisingly friendly among each other, often revealing where they went and how much they paid. One destination kept popping up: Turkey, with clinics with names like Hair of Istanbul, Hair Transplant Turkey, World Plast Hair Istanbul, Hairpol Istanbul, Hair Health Istanbul, and Hair Time Istanbul.Why is Turkey such a…
At a summit in Madrid this week, NATO allies formally invited Finland and Sweden to join, the latest step in a dizzying process that was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and delayed by Turkey, which has the second-largest military among NATO members after the United States, arguing that the Nordic countries had not adequately addressed its national security concerns. After weeks of tough negotiations, Turkey, Finland and Sweden agreed to the landmark tripartite declaration on Tuesday. Turkey’s Atlantic Council sought expert opinion on the meaning of the summit and the tripartite declaration. Jump to expert reaction Mehmet Fatih Ceylan:…
In a world where speed is of the essence, the ever-increasing flow of personal traffic wreaks havoc on the streets, taking too long a break is considered cheating in some workplaces, and fast food has become a modern staple. At least our own four walls, our own neighborhoods, our towns should provide us with some kind of peace and quiet, happiness, and ample opportunity to recharge our batteries. . So, welcome to the concept behind “Cittaslow” or “Slow Cities”. But the concept itself is not about withdrawal from the modern world, about quitting one’s job, building a cabin in the…
By Catherine Morrison BBC News NIJune 24, 2022image captionClaire (not her real name) was left alone and in pain in a hotel room after a number of proceduresA Belfast woman who recently underwent a so-called “mummy makeover” procedure in Turkey has warned about the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery. Claire (pseudonym) was enduring pain alone in a hotel room after undergoing numerous surgeries, including breast implants. She paid just under £5,000 for breast augmentation, liposuction and a tummy tuck. That includes a flight and a two-week hotel stay. However, she said she developed necrosis (death of body tissue)…
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Israel’s top diplomat arrived in Ankara on Thursday amid fierce warnings about Iranian plots to kill or kidnap Israeli tourists on Turkish territory. His visit comes as Turkey seeks to improve ties with both Israel and Iran. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid was among the Israeli officials telling travelers to abandon plans to visit Turkey, and instructed those in the country to return home as soon as possible or take shelter in hotels. Israel has praised Turkey’s cooperation in thwarting the Iranian operation, which it says is retaliation for Israel’s killing of a senior Iranian official in recent…
Traveling can be a positive way for kids to learn, explore, experience new things, and of course, spend quality time with loved ones. Planning a vacation can be more difficult for families with children who have special or complex medical needs. Brittany Miller is the mother of Brooke, a 12-year-old girl who sees specialists at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Their family learned how to plan a successful and safe trip while also managing Brooke’s complex medical needs. “We weren’t always traveling, and it took years before I felt comfortable taking care of all of Brooke’s medical needs. I have to admit…