Games to be played behind closed doors amid heavy security, mostly in stadiums in Kyiv and the west, far from the front lines. Continue reading In an act of defiance, Ukrainian football restarts amid war
On the Turkey-Syria border, the chef and restaurant owner Ebru Baybara Demir is using gastronomy to give skills and hope to vulnerable Turkish and Syrian women. Continue reading How a Mardin chef is giving hope to Syrian refugees
COVID affected every aspect of football – from how the game was watched, to how it was played, to its finances. But as a sport of comebacks, shock victories, and deep cultural and political reach, it also generated collective hope. Continue reading Football was hit hard by the pandemic, but it also provided hope
Turkey is home to four million refugees – mostly Syrians – along with Arab activists, journalists and political figures. Continue reading How Turkey became a hub for Arab Spring exiles
Europe is cracking down on the Turkish ultranationalist group, which has a controversial history. Continue reading France has banned the ‘Grey Wolves’ – but who are they?
Turkey has close ties to Azerbaijan and wants a seat at the negotiating table, but Ankara’s interest goes beyond brotherly love. Continue reading What’s Turkey’s role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?
Ezhel is one of Turkey’s most popular rappers. But his incendiary, taboo-breaking music has made him enemies within Turkey’s authoritarian state. Continue reading Can Turkey’s rebel rapper Ezhel stay out of prison?
Footballers often face huge psychological pressures, but a macho culture has traditionally taught them to suppress difficult emotions. Continue reading Football’s mental health crisis: Silence broken but what’s next?
Tatar may be Turkey’s greatest ever boxer. But she has spent years struggling for respect, recognition, and support. Continue reading Turkish boxer Gülsüm Tatar in the fight of her life
With so much political, social, and financial capital invested in its national squad, why can’t Turkey qualify for a World Cup? Continue reading Why can’t Turkey qualify for the World Cup?
Fenerbahce is widely considered Turkey’s wealthiest, most politically important club, with millions of fans and a history of success. But the team is beleaguered, on and off the field. Can a challenger unseat the club’s powerful president? Continue reading Election day for a beleaguered Turkish soccer power
Writing by Patrick Keddie 