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Ford Otosan unveils 90 percent indigenous tow truck

Ford-Otosan, a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Turkey's Koç Holding, has unveiled its new tow truck, mostly developed domestically in Turkey by 1,500 Turkish engineers in five years.

German football chief admits mistakes in handling Özil photo

The president of Germany's football federation says he made mistakes in handling a controversy over Mesut Özil's photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but is rejecting accusations of racism.

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal Midfielder Quits Germany over 'Racism and Disrespect'

BBC - Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has quit international football, citing the "racism and disrespect" he has faced in Germany over his Turkish roots.

The 29-year-old was criticised after being photographed with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a London event in May.

He says he received hate mail and threats and was being blamed for Germany's disappointing World Cup.

Mesut Özil finally speaks up about debate revolving around photo with Erdoğan

Footballer Mesut Özil said on July 22 that he had no regrets about his photograph with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that sparked questions about his loyalty to Germany's national squad ahead of the World Cup.

Thousands swim between continents in famed Istanbul race

Thousands of people, some serious racers but others plucky amateurs, swam from Asia to Europe across the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul on July 22 in Turkey’s most iconic swimming race.

Thousands swim between continents in iconic Istanbul race

Thousands of people, some serious racers but others plucky amateurs, swam from Asia to Europe across the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul on July 22 in Turkey’s most iconic swimming race.

Athletics: Romania wins Balkan Championships, with 23 medals

Romania won the top spot in the general ranking of the Balkan Athletics Championships held in Stara Zagora (Bulgaria), with 23 medals, 9 of which were gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze.

Greek followed on the second spot, with 8-9-5 (22 medals) and Serbia ranked 3rd, 8-2-2 (12 medals).

More Indian tourists expected to visit Turkey this year: Ambassador

An Indian festival planned to be held in Turkey is expected to attract more Indian tourists to Turkey, the Indian ambassador to Turkey has said.

Tunceli women's rafting team to represent Turkey at World Championship in Italy

A team of three women rafters from the eastern province of Tunceli will represent Turkey at the U23 World Rafting Championship during July 21-24 in Italy, featuring athletes ranging in age from 15 to 23.

Russian tourist kills Ukrainian in Alanya over World Cup game

Andrey Sova, a Ukrainian tourist lost his life in Turkey's popular holiday destination Alanya, due to punches and kicks he received during a fight with a Russian tourist that broke out over a World Cup game between Russia and Croatia on July 7.

Spain's BBVA tops list of foreign banks exposed to Turkey: Analysts

Spain's BBVA is the international lender most exposed to Turkey, deriving a third of its pre-tax profits from a country where the currency is losing against the U.S. dollar and euro, and inflation is in double-digits, ABN AMRO analysts have said.

Turkish oil wrestling title changes hands after controversial VAR decisions

Orhan Okulu, celebrates after winning the 657th annual Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival final against Şaban Yılmaz, on the ground right, in Edirne, northwestern Turkey, Sunday, July 15, 2018. Orhan won the final. Wrestlers take part in this "sudden death"-style traditional competition wearing only a pair of leather trousers and a good slick of olive oil. AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis