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Turkey beat Croatia 3-1 on penalties on Friday, after their Euro 2008

Turkey beat Croatia 3-1 on penalties on Friday, after their Euro 2008 quarterfinal finish 1-1 after extra time. Turkey were weakened by a number of injuries, as well as suspensions to keeper Volkan Demirel and defender Mehmet Aurelio, and Croatia looked better on the day, and had the better of the scoring chances. But the Turks prevailed, and will meet Germany, who beat Portugal 3-2 on Thursday, in the first semifinal on Wednesday.

The game was fast-paced but frustrating, with both sides creating plenty of unfinished chances, but it ended dramatically with two goals in the final minute of extra time. The first goal came in the 119th minute, when Ivan Klasnic headed in for Croatia at the near post, after some nice work by Luka Modric. The game looked to be Croatia’s, but Turkey got one back in thrilling fashion when Semih Senturk’s left-footed shot took a deflection to beat Croatian keeper Stipe Pletikosa. Icmeler News Marmaris

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Are You A British Expat Living In Turkey But Missing The UK ?

Are you in dilemma about whether to return ? If so ITV1 are making a do*****entary series about expats who are weighing up the merits of returning home. It is the great British dream to find a place in the sun which offers tranquility and a better quality of life. It is no surprise then that many people turn to Turkey with its stunning weather, cultural heritage and fiscal benefits. Yet despite this one in three people who leave Britain are returning home every year.

British people have been reported missing

British people have been reported missing following the earthquake that struck China killing at least 10,000 people, the Foreign Office has said. A spokesman confirmed that it is believed British nationals were "possibly" in the area when the earthquake struck on Monday afternoon.

"We have been told through our embassy that there are British nationals possibly in the area. The embassy is now trying to contact people that have been reported missing," he said. "Some of the people may be in groups or some may be individuals. The embassy is trying to make contact with them but communications are difficult at the moment. Our embassy is in close contact with the Chinese authorities."

The Queen and Prince Philip are travelling to Turkey

The Queen and Prince Philip are travelling to Turkey for a four-day state visit, their first to the country since 1971. During the trip, they will lay a wreath at the tomb of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern, secular Turkey. They will also be guests at a state banquet hosted by President Abdullah Gul and his wife Hayrunnisa. She is likely to wear an Islamic headscarf despite a ban on them in public and governmental building.

The BBC's royal correspondent Peter Hunt said the controversial issue of the headscarf would confront the Queen as soon as she stepped off the plane. Turkey's staunchly secular military is deeply opposed to headscarves being worn, while the ruling party, which has Islamic roots, believes religious symbols should be more openly accepted.

Five people died when a small plane crashed into two homes

Five people died when a small plane crashed into two homes in a residential area south of London, England on Sunday. "No survivors were found, but I can confirm that there were no people involved in the houses," said Jim Bascran of the London fire department,.

Police were not releasing the names of the victims until their next-of-kin were notified. According to Sky News, the plane was bound for France. Officials said two pilots and three passengers were aboard. According to a statement on the London Fire Brigade's website, about 40 firefighters and eight fire engines responded to the scene to battle a blaze that broke out as a result of the accident.

Turkey has been bombarding PKK

Turkey has been bombarding Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq with aircraft and artillery, the Turkish military has said. At least 15 rebels died in cross-border shelling on Thursday as they prepared to attack targets in Turkey, it added. Air strikes were carried out on Friday, but it was unclear how many casualties had been caused by the raids. In a week-long offensive last month, Turkey targeted bases it said were used by rebels for cross-border attacks.

Milan won out over the Turkish port city of Izmir in a vote of 86-65 by members

Milan won out over the Turkish port city of Izmir in a vote of 86-65 by members of the Paris-based International Exhibitions Bureau. In Izmir, crowds waving flags and mistakenly cheering prematurely for their city left the town square disappointed. The broadbased theme proposed by winner Milan is "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life," touching on health, the environment and shaping sustainable human spaces of the future.

Celebrations were to be held in Milan's Piazza Duomo. In Milan, Enrico Pazzali, general director of the city's Fiera, or convention and exhibition center, called the vote a "great victory." The Fiera is listed on the Milan stock exchange and its shares soared early Monday on expectations Milan would win.

Futher to hearing another property scam in Alanya, Turkey

"We would like to kindly share the following information with the people in Northern Ireland:

As you would know as Batmaz & Arslanparcasi Law Firm we have been representing vast majority of the victims here in Turkey regarding the property scam related to Golden Beach Villas, Didim. We have been fighting hard from the beginning for the victim’s interests in Turkey to cover their losses and my sister , solicitor Ozlem Arslanparcasi succeeded in getting a court decision to freeze 66 properties at Ocean View Project, Yalikavak. Now following our professional efforts the criminal case has just been opened at Mugla 1st Criminal Court of High Trial. We will send soon the relevant do*****ents to NI Police Department. Now following our professional efforts the criminal case has just been opened at Mugla 1st Criminal Court of High Trial. We will send soon the relevant do*****ents to NI Police Department.

Turkey has dropped a ban against YouTube

Turkey is restoring access to YouTube after the video-sharing website removed the videos that prompted the officials to block access in the first place. The website said that it has removed the videos a prosecutor deemed insulting to Turkey's founding father, who established the country after collapse of the Ottoman Empire Turkey has blocked access to the website in the past, due to clips allegedly insulting Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who died 70 years ago.

They allowed access again after the disputed videos were removed.

Miss Turkey 2008 contest in Istanbul with Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton took part in an impromptu belly dance during the Miss Turkey 2008 contest in Istanbul yesterday. The heiress was a judge at the beauty pageant - but she clearly didn't want to be left out of the limelight. Paris, 27, took to the stage to join a professional belly dancer and was seen twirling and shaking her hips to the music. 'This is my first time judging anything like this,' Paris tells Reuters. 'I'm going to look at how the girls carry themselves, what they look like, the way they dress and what they say.' It almost pains me to post this, just because Paris Hilton could not possibly love being the center of attention anymore and, by putting this up, I'm totally giving her what she wants, but I just had to. I have eyes, and I can see that Paris is an attractive girl, but, when it comes to dancing, she is just an awkward mess.