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Doner kebab evolved from an ancient method of roasting meat into a recipe developed by Ottoman cooks before spreading across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas under different names and with varied methods of serving. Its history reveals links with shawarma, trompo and tacos árabes, as well as its transformation from street food into a dish served by major restaurants.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accepted Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya’s resignation from the leadership of the Justice and Development Party after opposition allegations that she and her husband made substantial returns from share trading before a liquidity crisis and sharp stock market decline. Kaya said she was stepping down to allow the allegations to be examined independently.
Kylian Mbappé left France’s match against Turkey with pain in his left knee, minutes after scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 Nations League victory. The France captain is awaiting tests to determine the nature of the injury, with a run of matches beginning against Belgium on 28 September.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck cities in eastern Turkey on Thursday morning, with the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority locating its epicentre in Karaköprü, Şanlıurfa. Residents in northern Syria felt the tremor, while people left their homes and workplaces and gathered in parks. Authorities reported no casualties or material damage.
Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş announced his departure from the Republican People’s Party, ruling out joining another party and confirming that he would remain in office as an independent. Three mayors from municipalities affiliated with the capital followed by leaving the party, amid growing disputes and defections within Turkey’s largest opposition party ahead of elections scheduled for 2028.
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş has announced his resignation from the Republican People's Party amid a political and legal crisis involving the leadership of Turkey's largest opposition party. Yavaş said his decision followed careful consideration, while he has not yet decided whether to join the new party led by Özgür Özel.
Visitors have flocked to the Kurtdere Plateau in Turkey’s Trabzon province to take photographs on a rock where Mohamed Salah, a Trabzonspor player, was pictured, and to imitate his sitting pose. Users have named it “Salah Taşı”, while a sign has been installed to make it easier to reach, prompting reactions from local residents and nearby traders.
Mohamed Salah scored three goals and set up the fourth as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 4-0 in the sixth round of the Turkish league. The Egyptian star was praised by his club’s management, manager and team-mate Fabinho, as well as analysts and journalists who said his pace and quality in transition settled the match.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is working with other countries to prepare proposals aimed at pushing Iran and the United States towards an agreement to end the war, pointing to a deep lack of trust between them. The efforts come alongside Pakistani initiatives and expected meetings in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
