Discover Akyaka: Turkey's Unspoiled 'Slow Town' Gem
Explore Akyaka, a Turkish coastal town that has preserved its authentic charm for 30 years. Discover its slow-paced life, watersports, and how it avoids tourist excesses. Plan your escape.
Explore Akyaka, a Turkish coastal town that has preserved its authentic charm for 30 years. Discover its slow-paced life, watersports, and how it avoids tourist excesses. Plan your escape.
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Camden's historic Odeon Parkway cinema will close on 26 February 2026, ending 90 years of film. It will be replaced by the Camden Xchange development with student housing and shops.
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Ipswich Town ended Coventry's unbeaten home record with a crucial 2-0 win, as Wes Burns scored on his return from an ACL injury. The result tightens the Championship promotion battle.
Six militants also dead after Turkish police storm house in Yalova. Interior Minister details nationwide crackdown following the fatal shoot-out. Read the latest.
As Japan faces a record year of bear encounters, our reporter visits the hotspot town of Osaki, armed with bells and whistles for safety. Explore the growing human-wildlife conflict in Asia Pacific.
Guardian writers reveal the small-screen style stars of the year, from Jackson Lamb's mac to Rick's naff shirts. Discover the outfits that defined TV in 2025.
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Billy Mitchell delivered a superb 9/10 performance as Millwall held promotion-chasing Ipswich Town to a 0-0 draw at The Valley on Boxing Day. See our full player ratings.
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General Muhammad al Haddad and seven others died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The tragedy strikes a blow to Libya's fragile unity efforts. Read the full story.
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