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Turkey's fertility rate dropped from 2.11 in 2013 to 1.51 in 2023, the largest decline among 34 European countries.
Experts say the decline reflects a worsening financial crisis, inflation, and housing costs driving people to delay or rethink childbearing.
Postponement alone cannot explain the fall; fewer families are having a third child due to costs and changing preferences.
Rising costs of education and housing, plus limited access to affordable childcare, are seen as constraints on larger families.
The mean age at first birth rose from 25.5 in 2014 to 27.3 in 2024, contributing to delayed family formation.
Women in Türkiye have surpassed men in university attainment, reshaping the marriage market and affecting fertility.
Experts link the trend to urbanisation, education, and rising female employment, while rejecting a single-cause explanation.
Policy measures tied to family incentives may boost births temporarily but are unlikely to be sustainable.
Divorce rates have risen, further shortening the window for childbearing.
By 2023, Turkey’s TFR remained above the EU average of 1.38, underscoring nuanced demographic shifts.

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world1d ago

Foreign Office updates Turkey safety guidance after British fatalities and injuries in extreme sports and beach activities.
Officials urge using reputable operators and receiving full instructions before activities like paragliding and quad biking.
Be aware that even beach visits can be dangerous due to drowning and strong currents, officials warn.
Many activities require specific travel insurance to cover risks like quad biking and jeep safaris.
Alcohol safety concerns include methanol poisoning from illegally produced local spirits.
Travelers should seek urgent medical help if signs of methanol poisoning appear.
Keep up to date with the latest Turkey safety advice via official FCDO guidance.
Be cautious with alcohol purchases; buy from licensed shops, bars, and hotels.
Holidaymakers must ensure vehicle safety and licensing when renting motorized transport.

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Tess Daly, 56, shows off a pink swimsuit in a new Naia Beach campaign shot in Turkey.
The shoot features Daly on a boat and on a deck with models in various looks.
Daly is married to Vernon Kay and the campaign followed their TV collaboration on The One Show.
Daly’s campaign included multiple looks, including a light blue dress and denim jacket.
The shoot also features Daly wearing sunglasses during the campaign.
Daly described maintaining fire in a long-term relationship during an interview.
The article notes Daly and Kay’s long-standing TV partnership and marriage.
Campaign imagery includes models posing with Daly on a jet ski.
Daly’s family life is referenced, noting her two children.
The article connects the campaign to Daly’s public appearances with her husband.
The piece emphasizes Daly’s ongoing role in fashion promotions.

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world10h ago

The planned Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi may move to Switzerland or Turkey due to Middle East hostilities.
Zelenskyy says Western deliveries of air defense missiles could fall if Middle East attacks continue.
Past Russia-Ukraine talks have occurred in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, and Geneva.
Britain will help Persian Gulf countries shoot down Iranian drones, per Prime Minister’s comments.
Ukraine has built drone-operational expertise amid daily Russian drone bombardments.
Zelenskyy says there is no direct request yet from the UK or others about a drone assistance possibility.
The talks are part of ongoing U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Middle East conflict prompted broader international attention that could affect aid deliveries.
Zelenskyy confirmed there has been no immediate change in air defense supplies to Ukraine.
The U.S.-brokered talks come as Western nations weigh military aid against shifting regional priorities.

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world9h ago

Global South denounces the US-Israel strike on Iran as illegal and undermining international law, marking a rare united front from developing nations.
China calls the attack unacceptable and several leaders question the pre-emptive justification for military action.
Pakistan’s prime minister expressed condolences but emphasized international law protected heads of state after the strike.
South Africa’s president questioned the pre-emptive rationale and argued self-defense limits.
Brazil expressed grave concerns, noting the attacks occurred amid ongoing negotiations and were not the only path to peace.
Indonesia and several nations warned about the broader impact on regional stability and diplomacy.
Analysts see a shift in power dynamics as Chinese soft power grows and Western influence is challenged.
Scholars warn that international law norms are eroding and could harm vulnerable nations economically and politically.
Critics stressed the importance of diplomacy and negotiations despite the ongoing attacks.
The report notes a broader context of past Western interventions in the region and calls for restraint.

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