The morning attack near the headquarters of the interior ministry in Grozny underlined the continued risk of instability in Chechnya, despite claims that peace had finally returned after two ruinous wars with Moscow.
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv late on Oct. 24 for a large anti-government demonstration, three days ahead of a general election widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
North Cyprus is one of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive destinations, yet much of its tourism potential remains untapped. Girne’s (Kyrenia) historic harbour, the coastline where the Girne Mountains meet the sea, its cultural heritage and culinary traditions all offer the ingredients for a far stronger story in international luxury travel.
Turkish football heavyweights Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor quickly shift their focus to European continental competition on Oct. 22, just three days after going head-to-head in a high-stakes domestic clash.