The Ege Eye

The Aegean's local English language newspaper. Printed monthly and available throughout the region. Full of the latest news & information that affects you.

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“Turkey and you – how we can help” - ADVICETURKEY https://t.co/q0qo9dJaGl

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⚽ GALATASARAY WIN ISTANBUL DERBY 2–1

Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 2–1 in a heated Istanbul derby on Monday night.

Victor Osimhen scored twice, while Irfan Can Kahveci pulled one back for Fenerbahce.

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🌧️ KUSADASI WEEKLY WEATHER | 26 OCT – 1 NOV
A rainy start to the week in Kusadasi!

🌧️ Mon–Wed: Rain and showers expected.
🌦️ Thu–Sun: Possible showers, with some brighter spells.

🌡️ Temperatures will generally range between 16°C and 21°C.
Keep your umbrella handy

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🇬🇧 ENGLAND'S MATERNITY SERVICES UNDER PRESSURE

Up to 20 maternity units in England could face closure or changes to their services amid staffing shortages.

Health leaders say consolidating services could improve safety, while midwives warn families may have to travel further

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DISCOVER TURKEY | MARDIN
Golden stone houses, ancient streets and breathtaking views across the Mesopotamian plains. Mardin is a timeless destination where history and culture meet.

📍 Southeastern Turkey

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🏀 Three Turkish players are set for the new NBA season!

🇹🇷 Alperen Sengun returns to Houston, Adem Bona continues in Philadelphia, and Tarik Biberovic prepares for his NBA debut in Dallas.

#NBA #TurkishBasketball #TheEgeEye

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🌧️ GREY SKIES & AUTUMN VIBES IN KUSADASI

Cooler days, showers and occasional sunshine are on the cards this week. Here's your forecast for 19–25 October.

#Kusadasi #TheEgeEye #Turkey #WeatherForecast

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🐾 FUN FACT FRIDAY

Did you know Turkey's famous Van cats are known for their love of water? 💧

With silky white coats and striking blue or amber eyes, these felines are truly unique!

Would your cat take a swim or run a mile?

#FunFactFriday #TheEgeEye #Turkey

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DISCOVER TURKEY | Coban Kavurma
A dish rooted in the simplicity of Anatolian shepherd life. 🥘

Coban kavurma brings together lamb, onions, peppers and tomatoes, cooked in their own fat for a rich, smoky flavour. No elaborate sauce, no royal origins — just honest Turkish cookin

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GALATASARAY FACE A BARCELONA TEST Galatasaray host Barcelona at RAMS Park on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. With just one win in 10 previous European meetings, can the Lions turn the tide? The match also marks Okan Buruks 40th European fixture with the club.

#Galatasaray

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Good morning, The Ege Eye! 🌧️ Here's this week's weather in Kuşadasi. Get your umbrellas and boots ready — we're heading into a rainy week, with heavy rain expected Tuesday and Wednesday!

#Kusadasi #TheEgeEye #Turkey #WeatherForecast

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FUN FACT & FEEL GOOD FRIDAY

A bear doing sit-ups? Fish pulling hilarious faces? Nature has a sense of humour!

The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards celebrates the funniest animal moments, with over 10,000 entries from 112 countries.

Who deserves the comedy crown?

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CEVIZLI SUCUK: THE SWEET THAT LOOKS LIKE A SAUSAGE

A traditional Turkish sweet made from walnuts threaded onto string and coated with thickened grape juice. Dark, chewy, slightly tangy and absolutely meat-free.

It may look like sucuk, but it is a centuries-old grape and walnut

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🇹🇷 TURKEY'S NATIONS LEAGUE CRISIS

Four matches. Four defeats. Zero points.

A 3-1 loss to Italy leaves Turkey bottom of League A Group 1, with 11 goals conceded and just 2 scored.

Pressure is mounting on Vincenzo Montella, with fans calling for his resignation.

#Turkey #Nation

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🍂 AUTUMN SKIES IN KUŞADASI
Mild days, sunny spells and cooler autumn evenings. Here’s your Kuşadası forecast for 5–11 October.
#Kusadasi #TheEgeEye #Turkey #WeatherForecast

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FUN FACT FRIDAY 🦇
Turkey has a city called Batman.
No Gotham.
No Batmobile.
No Bruce Wayne.
Just Batman. 🇹🇷
#FunFactsFriday #Turkey #Batman #TheEgeEye

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🇬🇧 UK borrowing costs have surged to their highest level in decades.

The yield on Britain’s 30-year government bonds briefly rose above 6% — the highest level since 1998.

Higher yields mean higher costs for the government to service and refinance its debt.

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Turkish coffee helped shape French luxury.

After Ottoman envoy Suleyman Aga introduced coffee culture to Louis XIV's court in 1669, coffee became fashionable across Paris. Ottoman-inspired goods and styles followed.

Centuries later, Turkish coffee remains part of that culture

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MONTELLA REFUSES TO RESIGN

Türkiye's 4-1 defeat to Italy sparked calls from fans for both coach Vincenzo Montella and TFF President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu to step down.

Montella says resignation is not on the agenda, insisting he still believes in his players and his work.

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🍂 AUTUMN SKIES IN KUŞADASI 🌊

Warm sunshine, cooler evenings and a chance of early showers midweek. Here’s your forecast for 28 September – 4 October.

#Kusadasi #TheEgeEye #Turkey #WeatherForecast

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🇹🇷🇫🇷 ZIDANE'S FRANCE DEBUT IN KOCAELI

Turkey face France on Friday, with Zinedine Zidane set for his first official match as France head coach.

Kocaeli is ready for 35,000 fans, including 1,700+ French supporters.

#Turkey #France #NationsLeague #Zidane