Istanbul
Turkish F-16 crashes during training flight in western Turkey, pilot killed
An F-16 crash in western Turkey led to the temporary closure of the Istanbul-Izmir highway as officials probed the cause of the incident.
Turkey detains 88 in nationwide raids over alleged links to group accused of 2016 coup attempt
Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister
Trump has betrayed the Iranian people, but it's not too late to topple the regime - editorial
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.
Turkey's Erdogan meets opposition leader for first time in 8 years
Thursday's meeting was the first between Erdogan and a CHP leader since 2016, when he hosted then-chief Kemal Kilicdaroglu at the presidential palace after an attempted military coup.
Istanbul mayor's Hamas terror label stirs backlash, signals aims for presidency - analysts
During an interview with CNN, he said that any group that kills a mass amount of people is a terrorist organization.
