Istanbul
Turkey averaged six earthquakes an hour in 2025, one of its most seismically active years on record
Of these earthquakes, most were harmless, but several were strong enough to deal structural damage to buildings or other property.
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after three police officers killed
Turkey detains 115 suspected Islamic State members believed planning Christmas and New Year attacks
Jews attacked en route to Hanukkah candle lighting at Istanbul synagogue
Istanbul mansion of prominent architect who fled Nazis put on sale
Taut died in December 1938, and was honored with a grave at the Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery as its first and only non-Muslim.
Erdogan joins thousands to pray for first time at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for 900 years until its capture by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul's Hagia Sophia changes
The grey cat with shining green, crossed eyes, has become a favorite with visitors, including former US President Barack Obama, who was filmed stroking her during a trip in 2009.
Hagia Sophia mosaics to be covered with curtains during Muslim prayers
Hagia Sophia dates back to the sixth century and has a history as both a church and a mosque before it was turned into a museum.
Russian Orthodox Church concerned about Hagia Sophia mosque plans
Hagia Sophia is one of Turkey's most visited sites, attracting over 30 million visitors since 2007. It has been a museum since 1935.
Two Israelis injured in Turkey plane accident that killed three
The wounded were being treated at 18 nearby hospitals.
One killed, 157 injured as plane slides off runway at Istanbul airport
The plane broke apart as it touched down at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport on Wednesday evening.
Turkish mayor claims he was 'arbitrarily' detained at Ben-Gurion Airport
Government officials have stated that the mayor was not detained.
The dark night of antisemitism in Turkey
“Jews!” she screamed in Turkish. The chorus responded: “Death!”
'They want to kill you': Anger at Syrians erupts in Istanbul
They watched as a small group of Turkish men broke their glass storefront, ripped up Arabic leaflets and signs and set them alight.
