Category: World
Iranian homosexuals fear harassment
According to an article by the Washington Post Turkey is harbouring at least 92 homosexuals who managed to flee Iran as there are no visa required to pass from Iran to Turkey. Most of the Iranian refugees have been placed by the Turkish government in the city of Kayseri, which is situated in Central East [...]
SeaWorld in Orlando
Dawn Brancheau is the third person killed by the orca named Tilikum. She lost her life during an incident at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday. Since then, there have been calls for the killer whale to be euthanized, which SeaWorld is flatly rejecting, and for it to be let loose into the wild. Animal [...]
British couple win £56m EuroMillions
A couple from Cirencester, Gloucestershire were confirmed last night as the winners of £56m, the biggest lottery jackpot won in the UK. They are expected to be unveiled at a press conference later today, where they will recieve their prize – which will make the couple among some of the wealthiest in the country, according [...]
Thomas Cook holiday in Corfu
The partner of the father of two children who died of carbon monoxide poisoning on a Thomas Cook holiday in Corfu told a Greek court she believed the operator had a duty of care to its customers. Ruth Beatson was on holiday with Neil Shepherd and his children Christianne, seven, and Robert, six, from Wakefield, [...]
Turkey on top for travel and property in 2010
With the credit crunch still affecting wallets, holidaymakers are keen to find the best value deals. According to tour operators, bargain hunters are favouring pocket-friendly destinations such as Turkey, with budget airlines introducing new services to cater for the growing demand. Turkey is one of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations for 2010, according to The [...]
It’s Complicated
In this romantic comedy, Meryl Streep is Jane who’s divorced her philandering hubby Jack (Alec Baldwin) over a decade ago. Since then, she’s carved herself a dandy life as she cooks and he’s remarried to a younger model with a child. However, as they come together to celebrate their son’s graduation, the pair find there’s [...]
Britons are being caught out by strict foreign laws
Hundreds of travelling Britons are being caught out by strict foreign laws against trafficking drugs, the Government warned yesterday. More than 1,000 are in jails overseas, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said. Spain has the most, 207, followed by the US with 141 and Thailand and France, which both hold 79. Minister Chris Bryant said [...]
Traveling tips for Women
With the passage of time the number of women traveling alone, either for the purpose of business or vacations has increased by a huge proportion. Accommodating the needs of recent times there are now Tour Agencies, Travel Guides as well as Travel Websites that, if not devoted entirely to the unaccompanied woman traveler, at least [...]
Wedding in Oludeniz
If you want to hold a wedding in Turkey, you’ll be blessed with beautiful landscapes, stunning resorts and some of the most suitable luxury hotels in Europe. Learn more about choosing a location and a hotel, and where to go afterwards on your honeymoon. If you want to tie the knot abroad, there are few [...]
Islamic protest in Ramadan
BBC – Ten people have been arrested during a demonstration outside a mosque in north-west London where an anti-Islamic protest was planned. At least 1,000 people gathered outside Harrow Central Mosque as activists from Stop Islamification of Europe planned to demonstrate outside the mosque. Unite Against Fascism were also present to “defend the mosque”, they [...]
