Istanbul
Jailed Istanbul mayor, Erdogan political rival's X account blocked in Turkey
Istanbul prosecutors opened an investigation into an April 24 post on Imamoglu's account on the grounds that it may constitute incitement to commit a crime.
Turkey’s power game is maintaining control at home and beyond - opinion
Turkey’s military expansion in Syria: A new threat to Israel’s security - opinion
‘They’ve crossed a threshold of fear’: Turkey’s youth rise up
WATCH: Pikachu goes viral fleeing Turkish police at anti-Erdogan protest
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said this week that nearly 1,900 people had been detained since the protests began, adding that courts had jailed 260 of them pending trial as of Thursday.
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies terrorism charges, court document shows
Mayor Imamoglu is a key opposition figure and potential challenger to longtime President Tayyip Erdogan.
Detained Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies corruption charges, court document shows
Protests erupt across Turkey after the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival.
Turkey’s arrest of opposition politician tests new world order
There are very few parts of society in Turkey where people can critique the ruling party without the chance they will be arrested for “insulting” political leaders or jailed on “terrorism” charges.
Istanbul arrests Uzbek national planning terrorist attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues
According to reports, the man was given orders by an ISIS official to carry out attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in Turkey and abroad.
Israeli strikes raise anxiety on Syrian side of Golan border
An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three people, sparking tensions. Amid post-Assad reconstruction struggles, calls grow for peace, security, and improved living.
Istanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture
Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.
Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration
Disassembly expected to begin in March or April, pending project approval.
Turkish authorities shut down pride event
Turkish police arrested 15 people and shut down a previously banned LGBTQ+ pride march. The annual June march takes place in cities across the globe but rarely in predominantly Islamic countries.
US professor deported for terror ties shares stage with Hamas officials in Istanbul
Turkish capital hosts ‘Hamas festival,’ with clerics and political leaders praising the October 7 massacre and openly expressing anti-Jewish bigotry.
Artist Lea Gul's journey: Muslim upbringing in Turkey to Jewish life in Jerusalem
Mother of four and convert to Judaism, Lea Gul, overcame many obstacles to get where she is today.
