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"Wouldn't go again": Kerem Demirbay regrets appearances for the German national team
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Key FactsKerem Demirbay says he regrets Germany appearances
15 min ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Speaking to Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the 33-year-old said he would reject another call-up because of his Turkish heritage.
- He represented Turkey at youth level and said he had unsuccessfully sought a senior call-up for 18 months.
- He debuted against Denmark in 2017 and scored against Cameroon during the Confederations Cup in his second appearance.
- After Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, he joined Galatasaray Istanbul in 2023 and has played for Kasimpasa since January 2026.
If they called me again today, I wouldn’t go.— Kerem Demirbay, in an interview with Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, about his DFB call-up
Erdoğan gov't propagandist who praised terrorist killers warns of new Turkish intelligence operations overseas - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/10/erdogan-government-propagandist-who-praised-terrorist-killers-warns-of-new-turkish-intelligence-operations-overseas/
"My blood is Turkish! My father is Turkish, my mother is Turkish - I am Turkish! I wanted to play for Turkey, and we worked with the federation for a year and ... Show more
Atletico equalized immediately after the break, but VfB Stuttgart didn't let it throw them off their game this time, which Deniz Undav considers a positive.
Key FactsSammer assesses Undav’s VfB captaincy
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportbild.bild.de
- Deniz Undav has been VfB Stuttgart’s captain since this season and is an important sporting figure.
- Before the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid, Matthias Sammer gave his personal assessment of Undav as captain.
- Sammer believes Undav is authentic and that his manner has significant value within the team.
- Kramer praised Undav’s self-confidence and maturity, suggesting traditional captain types may not always have guaranteed starting places.
I've always thought, when I saw Deniz Undav in interviews: "What is he going to tell me now?" But I believe that he is totally authentic. And I believe that he is coming across as outstanding in this team.— Matthias Sammer, football expert, during an interview on Amazon Prime ahead of the Champions League match VfB Stuttgart vs. Atlético Madrid
Greece rejects Libyan approval of Turkey-Libya maritime deal: Greece on Tuesday rejected a decision by Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives to ...
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Canada, Turkey set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, source says
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Turkish opposition lawmakers admit blaming Greece and Cyprus while withholding criticism of Erdogan abroad - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/10/turkish-opposition-lawmakers-admit-blaming-greece-and-cyprus-while-withholding-criticism-of-erdogan-abroad/
Friedrich Merz pays tribute to guest workers - | “Fear of the foreign is poison in any free society”
Key FactsMerz honors Turkish migrant workers at 65th anniversary
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- At a ceremony in Berlin, Friedrich Merz honored Turkish migrant workers’ contribution to building Germany’s industrial foundation.
- Merz said migration from Turkey had enriched Germany culturally, economically, scientifically, and in culinary terms.
- Merz called fear of foreigners harmful to free societies, labeled Remigration an Unwort, and recalled racist attacks.
- The agreement was signed on October 30, 1961; according to Düsseldorf’s State Chancellery, around 867,000 people entered West Germany from Turkey over twelve years.
Turkish guest workers have helped build the industrial backbone of our country.— Said by CDU politician Friedrich Merz at a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the Germany–Turkey guest worker agreement in Berlin.
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EU rejects Turkish-Libyan maritime agreement as ‘invalid and void’: The European Union has strongly criticized the eastern Libyan parliament’s ratification on ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1318780/eu-rejects-turkish-libyan-maritime-agreement-as-invalid-and-void/
Montella's successor found: Yalcin takes over at Turkey: The Turkish Football Federation has presented a successor for the sacked Vincenzo Montella ...
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Türkiye to host Canadian PM Carney for talks on trade and defence: Mark Carney's visit follows the launch of free trade talks in July, as both countries seek to ...
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The Insider Oct 19
Turkish crime group suspected in Starlink station arson in Poland, Der Spiegel reports
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Pro-Palestinian mob harasses Israeli-Turkish influencer in Istanbul mall
Dual citizen Kloyda Medina Halfon faces protesters waving Turkish and Palestinian ... Show more
Ankara wants Moscow's fuel: Turkey seizes the opportunity presented by Trump's diesel deal with Russia
n-tv.de/politik/Tuerkei-greift-bei-Trumps-Diesel-Deal-mit-Russland-zu-id31431434.html
Turkish-Israeli woman is mobbed by anti-Israel protesters at Istanbul mall, called a 'terrorist' and 'murderer of children' | The Times of Israel
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US court exposes alleged role of Haiti assassination suspect Turkey refused to extradite - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/10/us-court-exposes-alleged-role-of-assassination-suspect-turkey-refused-to-extradite/
A power cable 3,000 meters below the Mediterranean has drawn Turkish warships, a European prosecutors’ probe and a nod from the US secretary of state ... Show more
Daily Sabah Oct 18
Istanbul flood death toll rises to 5 as body found in Golden Horn: The death toll from severe flooding in Istanbul has risen to five after the body of a person ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/istanbul/istanbul-flood-death-toll-rises-to-5-as-body-found-in-golden-horn
Headscarf ban sparks protests in Azerbaijan 😢 In Azerbaijan, female students wearing hijabs are being excluded from classes due to new school uniform ... Show more
Homeless man insults Erdogan to get bed in jail: report: A Turkish homeless man admitted to intentionally committing the offence of insulting President Recep ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20261016-homeless-man-insults-erdogan-to-get-bed-in-jail-report
Yeni Safak English Oct 16
Footage circulating online shows commercial goods floating in the Strait of Hormuz following the sinking of a Singaporean container ship.
Yeni Safak English Oct 15
Harman Singh Kapoor, a London-based restaurateur known for his racist online persona and strict refusal to serve halal meat ... Show more
A photo shared on social media by star footballer Mohamed Salah has transformed an ordinary rock in Turkey, into a popular tourist attraction ... Show more
Turkey’s $20 billion fund scandal sparks media crackdown as questions mount over Erdogan’s inner circle - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/10/turkeys-20-billion-fund-scandal-sparks-media-crackdown-as-questions-mount-over-erdogans-inner-circle/
Iheanacho makes Turkish football history with 10-game scoring streak: The former Manchester City forward delivered another outstanding performance ...
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Düsseldorf and Istanbul exchange ideas on future technologies and start-ups 🇩🇪🤝🇹🇷 After the delegation trip to China, Mayor Dr ... Show more
Yeni Safak English Oct 15
During the CICA summit in Azerbaijan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan left the hall during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech.
After Mr ... Show more
Turkey-Armenia normalization has gained new momentum, Turkish minister says in Yerevan
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Some parts of Istanbul recorded four months’ worth of rain in a single day Wednesday, the most rain in a day in 41 years, causing flooding across the Turkish ... Show more
Several people were killed and more than 2,700 had to be evacuated in Istanbul, Turkey, after torrential rains hit the city, officials said ... Show more
Coach goes viral for awkward interview as he refuses to look at glamorous reporter
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Key FactsDavid Oulehla draws viral attention over apparent eye-contact avoidance
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- After FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem’s defeat to SFC Opava, fans noticed Oulehla apparently avoiding eye contact with Sabina Jaksova.
- The club’s TikTok video, from an account with fewer than 30,000 followers, reached 1.8 million views.
- Online fans joked in comments about Oulehla’s conspicuous concentration and self-control.
- Jaksova said management recruited her directly; despite lacking experience, she learned presenting gradually.
Be respectful, or I will crush your head and the eyes!— Arda Turan, Shakhtar Donetsk boss, during a viral incident in which he avoided eye contact with reporter Daria Savina
Cheeky celebration! Hoffenheim mocked - | Crisis deepens: TSG Hoffenheim loses to Besiktas Istanbul in the Europa League. A striker from the Turkish first ...
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Key FactsPolice Escort Hoffenheim Ultras Before Beşiktaş Match
5 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportbild.bild.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportbild.bild.de
- Before the 21:00 Europa League match, police escorted around 150 TSG ultras to their block.
- Shortly beforehand, thousands of Beşiktaş fans marched together to the arena.
- The Sinsheim stadium is sold out; many tickets may have gone to Beşiktaş supporters.
- According to BILD, up to 4000 Beşiktaş supporters attended the fan festival.
US lawsuit details Turkey links in Hamas and Iranian cryptocurrency financing networks - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/10/us-lawsuit-details-turkey-links-in-hamas-and-iranian-cryptocurrency-financing-networks/
Turkey's most-watched pro-opposition news channel, Halk TV, has been taken over by a government-appointed trustee after a police raid ... Show more
School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey: Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs ...
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Turkey floats earlier 2028 vote that would clear way for Erdogan to run again: Turkey will probably hold its 2028 elections earlier than expected ...
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Egyptian Gazette Oct 15
Salah leads Trabzonspor to 4-2 win over KuPS: Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah spearheaded the performance, setting up Paul Onuachu's opening goal in the ...
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Scientists discover an ancient shipwreck dating to when the Great Pyramid was built
scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-discover-an-ancient-shipwreck-dating-to-when-the-great-pyramid-was-built/
A woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across ... Show more
Daily Sabah Oct 15
Türkiye awaits Saudi needs, Parliament approval for military assistance: Türkiye's Defense Ministry said Thursday that any deployment of Turkish troops or ...
dailysabah.com/politics/turkiye-awaits-saudi-needs-parliament-approval-for-military-assistance/news
Turkey: Deaths after heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul: Streets are underwater, vehicles are stuck: At least two people have died in Istanbul during heavy ...
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He's been heavily criticized this season, but Deniz Undav seems to have finally broken through in his eighth match of the season in Bratislava ... Show more
Live Conference | Champions League | Group Stage, Matchday 3 | 2020/21 Season - | kicker
Live Conference | Champions League | Group Stage, Matchday 3 | 2020/21 Season - | kicker
Key FactsStuttgart win in Bratislava with Undav’s first season goal
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Stuttgart won 3-0 at Slovan Bratislava, following a 3-1 opening victory over Viking Stavanger.
- Captain Deniz Undav scored in the 29th minute, his first goal of the season in his eighth competitive appearance.
- Sandro Cruz scored an own goal in the 65th minute, before Ermedin Demirovic made it 3-0 in the 90th.
- Slovan’s apparent equalizer by Suleiman Camara was disallowed for offside after VAR review; Andraz Sporar had touched the ball slightly beforehand.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. At least two people have died. Numerous streets are underwater ... Show more
ekathimerini.com Oct 15
Three dead as heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding: Heavy rain has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and led to at least three deaths ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1318312/three-dead-as-heavy-rain-shuts-down-istanbul-causing-flooding/
Turkish police raid opposition TV, halting live broadcasts: It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his ...
bbc.com/news/articles/crx23y3d970vo
Streets flooded in many places: Heavy rain puts Istanbul under water: Heavy rainfall paralyzes traffic in Istanbul and triggers more than 1,000 emergency calls ...
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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says: Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
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Antalya and Istanbul: Worst storm in Turkey since 1985: Deaths, injuries, and extensive property damage in holiday destinations: Thousands of emergency workers ...
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Turkish police raid opposition TV, halting live broadcasts: It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crx23y3d970vo
The world’s oldest shipwreck has been found off the coast of Turkey.
Archeologists have dated it back to the Early Bronze Age making it nearly 5,000 years old ... Show more
Eleven shots fired at the car dealership: How the Turkish Gen Z mafia is spreading in the Republic
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Key FactsYouth Sentence After Oldenburg Dealership Shooting
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nwzonline.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nwzonline.de
- Shortly after 1 a.m. on March 11, Furkan B. fired eleven shots at a dealership in Oldenburg.
- Investigators caught him two weeks later at a Neukölln motel, where he was staying under his real name.
- Lower Saxony recorded few suspected cases in 2024, but low double-digit figures in both 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
- The trial also failed to establish why that particular dealership was targeted.
I am O. from the Daltons, everyone knows me. I am coming to your home and I will kill you in the bathroom and the person you trust. This is the only warning. Either you pay or I will chop off your head.— Direct threat attributed to 'O.' of the Daltons gang, delivered via WhatsApp to a Berlin-based businessman, as described in the report.
Istanbul has to suspend school classes due to flooding: Starker Regen setzt Istanbul zu. Straßen stehen in der türkischen Millionenmetropole unter Wasser ...
rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/istanbul-muss-wegen-ueberflutungen-schulunterricht-aussetzen_aid-156580949
Coach refuses to look at reporter, goes viral: A football coach has gone viral over his refusal to look at his glamorous interviewer.
news.com.au/sport/football/coach-goes-viral-for-awkward-interview-as-he-fails-to-look-at-glamorous-reporter/news-story/3c003a64e3cabc339d7e81b516f5b78f
More than 70 progressive economists form alliance to promote a fairer distribution of wealth
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-10-13/more-than-70-progressive-economists-form-alliance-to-promote-a-fairer-distribution-of-wealth.html
Police raid anti-government TV station in Turkey: Turkish police raided one of the few anti-government TV stations and stopped the broadcast of Halk TV ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/tuerkei-sender-halk-tv-zwangsverwaltung-100.html
Why Israel, Armenia don't benefit from hijab spat between Turkey, Azerbaijan: Israel and Armenia have reasons to worry about the escalating dispute between ...
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