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34 people dead as ‘alcohol poisoning’ warning issued for holiday hotspot

34 people dead as ‘alcohol poisoning’ warning issued for holiday hotspot

Dozens more have been hospitalised Authorities have issued a warning after dozens of people died from alcohol poisoning in Istanbul. On Thursday, local authorities said 35 people have died after consuming bootleg drinks laced with methanol since the start of the year. On Wednesday, Turkish authorities said 23 people had died in just 48 hours […]

1 year ago

Dog known as ‘The Boulder’ is the highest rated tourist attraction in Istanbul

Dog known as ‘The Boulder’ is the highest rated tourist attraction in Istanbul

The goodest of boys A dog known as ‘The Boulder’ has become the highest rated tourist attraction in Istanbul after becoming a landmark in the transcontinental city. The Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Straight are just a handful of famous tourist attractions in Istanbul that have lured visitors for centuries and are overflowing […]

1 year ago

Bald men can now invoice their granddads for a hair transplant

Bald men can now invoice their granddads for a hair transplant

It’s his fault after all!  Blokes needing a hair transplant can now invoice their Grandad for the procedure in recognition of the fact that it is their fault after all. A new service has been launched offering balding men the opportunity to get their elderly relatives to foot the bill should they decide to give their […]

2 years ago

Russians pack only international flights out of Moscow after Putin orders partial mobilisation

Russians pack only international flights out of Moscow after Putin orders partial mobilisation

One-way flights out of the country are going for up to £1,500 apiece  Russians are selling out the few international flights leaving the country, with one-way tickets going for up to £1,500 apiece. President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on Tuesday after Ukrainian forces pushed Russian troops back toward the border. He said 300,000 extra military […]

3 years ago

32 injured as severe turbulence tosses passengers on flight to New York

32 injured as severe turbulence tosses passengers on flight to New York

The flight from Istanbul to New York hit turbulence 45 minutes before landing As many as 30 people have been injured after a flight travelling from the Turkish city of Istanbul to New York hit severe turbulence over the state of Maine. The turbulence is believed to have hit the flight 45 minutes before it […]

7 years ago