https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/istanbul/Recent content in istanbul on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/drenched-exhausted-and-triumphant-aston-villas-unforgettable-night-in-istanbul/Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/drenched-exhausted-and-triumphant-aston-villas-unforgettable-night-in-istanbul/Boombox pounding, Ezri Konsa, Jadon Sancho, and Morgan Rogers gracefully navigate the mixed zone en route to the after-party. Matty Cash chats about his friends “out on the razz,” while my phone buzzes relentlessly. Two missed calls from Dan Rolinson flash on my screen. It’s 2 a.m., and sleep isn’t on my agenda, so I ignore them—until a message changes everything. “Prince William said WHAT to Mat Kendrick!?” Minutes later, confirmed: The Duke of Cambridge is not only a fan of our Claret & Blue podcast but also an avid follower of our Aston Villa coverage.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/foreign-office-updates-turkey-travel-advice-ahead-of-uefa-europa-league-final/Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:27 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/foreign-office-updates-turkey-travel-advice-ahead-of-uefa-europa-league-final/The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Turkey, cautioning tourists especially around the time of the UEFA Europa League Final (UELF26) scheduled for 20 May in Istanbul. British nationals planning to attend the event, featuring Aston Villa FC and SC Freiburg, are urged to carefully plan their movements. The FCDO warns fans to arrive early at key locations such as the dedicated fan zone in Gezi Park, Taksim Square, or the stadium.