Izmir

In this file photo, an employee takes a sample from a storage cylinder of Turkey's popular alcoholic drink rakı at the Infotex Alkollu Icecekler plant in the town of Dinar, Turkey, Nov. 30, 2017.

Pandemic’s deadly side effect: Global rise in bootleg alcohol poisonings

With a tanking economy and public health woes, Turkey sees a major uptick in the ingestion of methyl alcohol, which can cause severe injury or death.

Pandemic’s deadly side effect: Global rise in bootleg alcohol poisonings
A vender sells balloons to refugees in Izmir, Turkey who are planning to get to Greece by boat.

Despite the risks, a refugee from Iraq has decided to try to leave Turkey — by jet ski

Despite the risks, a refugee from Iraq has decided to try to leave Turkey — by jet ski
Nif Vineyards

Is the new booze ad ban in Turkey good for health ... or Islam?

Is the new booze ad ban in Turkey good for health ... or Islam?

As Turkey's economy booms and Greece's sputters, former enemies find themselves less inimical

As Turkey's economy booms and Greece's sputters, former enemies find themselves less inimical

Why Crisis-Weary Greeks Seek Respite in Turkey

Why Crisis-Weary Greeks Seek Respite in Turkey

Levantines Lament at Loss of Community in Turkey

The city that we are looking for in the Geo Quiz today has gone through many transformations in its long history and part of what it is today was shaped by the Levantines.

Levantines Lament at Loss of Community in Turkey

Why Arab Tourists are Heading to Turkey

For the Geo Quiz we want you to name Turkey's three largest cities.

Why Arab Tourists are Heading to Turkey