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Turkey 4-0 North Macedonia in Istanbul, dominant friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Turkey beat North Macedonia 4-0 in a friendly in Istanbul and underlined their attacking depth before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Orkun Kökçü, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül and Barış Alper Yılmaz gave Vincenzo Montella’s side a controlled win from the early breakthrough to the final whistle at a packed stadium

02.06.2026

Sports

Aston Villa’s Europa League trophy after 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the final at Beşiktaş Park

Aston Villa won the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in Istanbul, where Unai Emery’s side controlled the decisive moments of the final. Freiburg missed out on a first European trophy, while Villa returned to the list of UEFA competition winners after a long wait

21.05.2026

Sports

Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul Europa League final for historic UEFA trophy

Freiburg and Aston Villa meet in the UEFA Europa League final at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul. The German club is chasing its first major European title, while the English side seeks a long-awaited return to UEFA glory after its historic 1982 triumph

20.05.2026

Sports

Freiburg and Aston Villa play the Europa League final in Istanbul after major semifinal comebacks

Find out how Freiburg and Aston Villa reached the 2026 Europa League final in Istanbul, why it is a historic match for both clubs and which moments decided the semifinals against Braga and Nottingham Forest. We bring an overview of the key figures, tactical highlights, the importance of Beşiktaş Park and the stakes that can also bring the winner qualification for the Champions League.

08.05.2026

Sports

Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano for the Conference League trophy, Freiburg and Aston Villa play in Istanbul

We bring an overview of the finale of the European club season: Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano secured the Conference League final in Leipzig, while Freiburg and Aston Villa will play for the Europa League trophy in Istanbul. After dramatic semifinals, the focus is on historic qualifications, key players and matches that can change the European status of clubs this season.

08.05.2026

Travel

Free stopovers are increasingly changing travel plans, but hidden costs can surprise travelers

Find out why a long connecting flight no longer has to mean a lost day, but an opportunity for an additional city on the same trip. We bring an overview of major airlines’ stopover programs, from Istanbul and Doha to Reykjavik, Lisbon, and Singapore, as well as warnings about visas, luggage, transfers, and other costs that can change the calculation.

02.05.2026

Travel

Istanbul through ferries, cards and wrong shores: how public transport can change a travel plan

Find out how public transport in Istanbul can turn into the best part of a trip, but also into a logistical challenge if distances, crowds and crossings over the Bosphorus are underestimated. We bring an overview of key pitfalls, from wrong piers and the wrong shore to Istanbulkart, ferries, trams, the metro and Marmaray.

27.04.2026

Travel

Turkish Airlines changed company leadership: Murat Şeker is the new Chairman of the Board, and Ahmet Olmuştur is CEO

Find out who the new leaders of Turkish Airlines are and what the changes at the top of the company mean for the growth of the flight network, financial goals, and the future strategy of one of the world’s most important airlines. We bring an overview of the appointments, business figures, and the broader market context.

10.04.2026

Travel

How political tensions and an unofficial boycott from Iran are affecting Turkish tourism, trade, and border economies

Find out how political tensions, security risks, and changing behaviour among Iranian travellers are affecting Turkish tourism, trade, and local economies in Istanbul, Antalya, and Van, and why falling spending is becoming a serious challenge for border regions.

03.04.2026

Travel

Turkish tourism reached a record: nearly 64 million visitors and 65.2 billion dollars in revenue

Find out how Turkey achieved a historic tourism result despite geopolitical challenges. We bring an overview of the key figures, the role of Turkish Airlines, revenue growth, strengthening international connectivity, and the reasons why the country remains among the world’s leading destinations.

01.04.2026

Travel

Istanbul strengthens as a global air hub while Turkish Airlines breaks records and Gulf rivals lose momentum

Find out how Istanbul emerged as one of the world’s key air hubs while Turkish Airlines posts record profit, expands its fleet, and carries ever more passengers. We bring an overview of the reasons why disruptions in the traffic of Gulf competitors are further strengthening the position of the Turkish metropolis between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

06.03.2026

Travel

Turkish Airlines denies a complete suspension of flights to Iran, but cancels some evening departures from Istanbul

Here is an overview of the latest information: Turkish Airlines says it has not suspended all flights to Iran and that daytime services to Tehran are still on sale, but some evening departures have been cancelled due to heightened regional tensions and security assessments. Find out what this means for passengers, connections in Istanbul and options to change or refund tickets.

01.03.2026

Istanbul

Articles with this tag

Turkey 4-0 North Macedonia in Istanbul, dominant friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Aston Villa’s Europa League trophy after 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the final at Beşiktaş Park

Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul Europa League final for historic UEFA trophy

Freiburg and Aston Villa play the Europa League final in Istanbul after major semifinal comebacks

Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano for the Conference League trophy, Freiburg and Aston Villa play in Istanbul

Free stopovers are increasingly changing travel plans, but hidden costs can surprise travelers

Istanbul through ferries, cards and wrong shores: how public transport can change a travel plan

Turkish Airlines changed company leadership: Murat Şeker is the new Chairman of the Board, and Ahmet Olmuştur is CEO

How political tensions and an unofficial boycott from Iran are affecting Turkish tourism, trade, and border economies

Turkish tourism reached a record: nearly 64 million visitors and 65.2 billion dollars in revenue

Istanbul strengthens as a global air hub while Turkish Airlines breaks records and Gulf rivals lose momentum

Turkish Airlines denies a complete suspension of flights to Iran, but cancels some evening departures from Istanbul

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