World news about “Istanbul, Turkey” published by euronews.
Syrian opposition meets in Istanbul to discuss peace talks plan Members of Syria’s opposition coalition are in Istanbul to decide whether they will take part in talks, which aim to bring an end to the country’s civil… 23/05/2013
Iran faces two pronged talks over nuclear programme Iran is the focus of international pressure over its nuclear programme in two separate meetings. In Vienna the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International… 15/05/2013
Clashes mar International Workers’ Day in Turkey Several people have been injured in clashes between police and protesters in Istanbul. Chanting ‘Long live May Day’ protesters attempted to defy a… 01/05/2013
Fenerbahce v Benfica preview Fenerbahce coach Aykut Kocaman will be hoping to make home advantage count when the Turkish giants lock horns with Benfica in the first leg of their highly… 24/04/2013
Kerry urges better relations between Turkey and Israel US Secretary of State John Kerry, in Istanbul for talks on Syria, has urged Turkey and Israel to work towards improving relations. The relationship hit an… 21/04/2013
Cinema protest dominates Istanbul festival The traditional awards ceremony rounded off the Istanbul Film Festival but the closing night was also marked by protests against the closure of the Turkish… 15/04/2013
Real Madrid and Dortmund through to Champions League semis Real Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 loss at Galatasaray on Tuesday after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo at the start and end of a… 09/04/2013
US Sec of State John Kerry urges Turkey and Israel to heal their rift Eager for two allies of America to repair their relationship, US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Turkey and Israel to restore full diplomatic ties… 07/04/2013
The IOC visit Istanbul The International Olympic Committee continued their visit of Istanbul this week as the Turkish city bids to host the 2020 Olympic games. The city where… 25/03/2013
International Women’s Day in Istanbul – nocomment Thousands of women took to the streets of Istanbul on Sunday, calling for social, cultural and financial equality. 11/03/2013
Anadolu Efes play practical joke on squad Anadolu Efes have come up with a unique advertising campaign to promote their basketball team – by treating their star players to a practical joke at a… 22/02/2013
Fans brawl at wheelchair basketball match Supporter violence in Turkey sank to an all-time low this weekend when police were forced to use tear gas to disperse brawling fans during a wheelchair… 10/12/2012
Libyan protesters occupy consulate in Istanbul – nocomment Turkish police detained 32 Libyans after they occupied and ransacked the Libyan consulate in Istanbul on Friday, March 23. They are protesting against what… 26/03/2012
No men allowed Fenerbahce’s Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium was filled to the rafters with supporters for their midweek clash with Manisaspor. But their was one major difference… 21/09/2011
Istanbul in the Olympic mix Istanbul has thrown its hat into the ring to host the 2020 summer Olympics. According to officials a rapidly growing economy, strength to overcome the… 13/08/2011
1600 year-old ship found in Turkey Workers on Istanbul’s new metro system, the Marmoray project, have unearthed a more ancient form of transport. They have discovered an intact wreck of a… 20/07/2011
Hillary Clinton greets Archbishop Demetrios in IstanbulU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets Archbishop Demetrios, primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America as she leaves after her meeting with… 16/07/2011
Screaming against nuclear plantsA Greenpeace activist holds up a banner during a protest in Istanbul against the Turkish government’s plans to build a nuclear power plant in the country… 03/06/2011
Istanbul film fest bridges east and west The 30th edition of the Istanbul Film Festival served as a bridge between the world and the Turkish city. As always, the event drew a huge crowd. Some… 21/04/2011
Istanbul film festival boosts Turkish cinema The 30th edition of the Istanbul Film Festival featured the usual mix of home-grown and foreign talent. Out of more than 200 films shown, 50 were Turkish… 19/04/2011
Istanbul’s World Heritage status under threat “Hands off my house” warns a home-made sign on an historic dwellings in the old part of Istanbul are still standing – but for how long? The residents are… 23/09/2010
Leading Turkish broadcaster Birand dies aged 71Veteran Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand, has died following a battle with cancer. In a career spanning almost 50 years, Birand reported on key… 18/01/2013
Tragic day for shipping in Black SeaAppalling weather conditions in the Black Sea have proved fatal for shipping near Istanbul. The coal freighter Volgo Balt 199 sank in heavy seas with the… 04/12/2012
Crew missing after cargo ship sinks in Black SeaOne cargo ship has sunk and a second is in trouble amid a storm in the Black Sea. Several of the sunken ship’s mostly Ukrainian crew are missing and two are… 04/12/2012
Officer killed in Istanbul police station suicide bombingOne officer has been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a police station in Istanbul. At least seven others were wounded. The attack took place in… 11/09/2012
Turkish cinema legend Metin Erksan dies at 83One of the legends of Turkish cinema, Metin Erksan, has died at Istanbul’s Medical Park following renal failure. He was 83-years old. Erksan directed the… 06/08/2012
Iran atomic talks stall againThe latest round of talks over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme has ended without any substantial progress. The closed-door meeting in Istanbul between… 04/07/2012
Istanbul’s controversial third Bosphorus bridgeThe Turkish government has announced who is to build Istanbul’s third bridge over the Bosphorus. A consortium formed by ICTAS of Turkey and the Italian firm… 30/05/2012
‘Phaetons’ under threat on Turkish islandsThey have been trotting the streets of the Turkish Princes’ islands for generations. But now horse and carts – or Phaetons – could have the reigns pulled on… 25/05/2012
Three cities left to contest 2020 Olympic bidThe race to host the 2020 Summer Olympic games has become a three-way battle between Madrid, Istanbul and Tokyo. Baku and Doha were both eliminated by the… 24/05/2012
Turkish traders angry with Bond movie-makersHollywood has come to Istanbul. Actor Daniel Craig has been in the city to film scenes for the latest James Bond film, ‘Skyfall.’ The plot of the 23rd movie… 30/04/2012
West optimistic after Iran talksWestern powers say they are cautiously optimistic after the first talks with Iran over its nuclear programme in more than a year. Although Tehran has not… 15/04/2012
Iran sanctions hitting EU – JaliliFollowing the Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul, euronews spoke to Iran’s chief negotiator, Saeed Jalili. Our reporter, Bora Bayraktar asked him whether, after… 15/04/2012
Atmosphere at Iran nuclear talks “completely different”A fresh round of negotiations has got underway to try and resolve the long-standing dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme. Representatives from six world… 14/04/2012
Iran nuclear talks get underway in IstanbulRepresentatives from six world powers are holding talks with Iran in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with the aim of breaking the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear… 14/04/2012
Friends of Syria warn Damascus to end bloodshedWestern and Arab nations have urged peace envoy Kofi Annan to set a timetable for action if the violence in Syria continues. Meeting in Istanbul the… 02/04/2012
Upping the rhetoric on AssadWestern and Gulf Arab nations are calling for a strict timetable for the implementation of Kofi Annan’s peace plan for Syria. At a Friends of Syria meeting… 01/04/2012
‘Friends of Syria’ conference underway in TurkeyUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined ministers from seventy countries at a meeting in Turkey on Sunday to find ways of supporting the Syrian… 01/04/2012
Friends of Syria meet in IstanbulDelegates of more than 60 countries are meeting in Istanbul on Sunday to discuss ways of supporting the Syrian opposition. Foreign ministers from Western… 01/04/2012
Tent fire kills 14 Turkish construction workersInvestigators in Turkey are trying to find out what caused a fired near Istanbul the killed up to 14 people. The victims were workers at a construction site… 12/03/2012
Construction site blaze kills at least 11 in TurkeyAn investigation has been launched into what started a fire that killed at least 11 workers at an Istanbul construction site. The blaze engulfed a giant… 12/03/2012
Turkey bombers ‘will never achieve their goal – PMThe Turkish prime minister has reacted to the bomb attack on police officers in Istanbul. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: “I strongly condemn the brutal attack… 01/03/2012
Bomb targets police in Istanbul – 16 woundedA bomb has been detonated in Istanbul targeting police near the headquarters of Turkey’s ruling AK Party. Authorities say 15 officers and a civilian were… 01/03/2012
Police wounded in Istanbul bombingSixteen people, including 15 policemen, have been injured in an explosion near the headquarters of Turkey’s ruling party in Istanbul. The device may have… 01/03/2012
Disappointment and anger in Hrant Dink’s rulingTwo days before from the fifth anniversary of his murder, Turkish court pronounced first sentence in Armenian journalist Hrant Dink’s case. Despite the… 19/01/2012
Split in Syria’s opposition over road map for futureSyrian opposition groups continue to try and agree on a common strategy for change in their country. The Syrian National Council met in Turkey after the… 09/01/2012
Music marks 550 years of Istanbul’s Grand BazaarIt has been dubbed the world’s oldest shopping mall. And to mark 550 years of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, a top Turkish musician has been doing what he… 26/12/2011
Economic dimension of arab revoltsChange in Arab world, its direction, global economic crisis and search for a way out… These were the subjects discussed at 2nd Global Entrepreneurship Summit… 03/12/2011
Turkey signs anti-female violence billIn an historic move Turkey has become the first country to ratify a Council of Europe agreement to prevent violence against women. The convention, the first… 25/11/2011
Turkey hijack passengers recount ordealPassengers on board a hijacked ferry in Turkey have been recounting their 12-hour ordeal – and how they helped commandos come aboard the ship and rescue… 12/11/2011
Ferry hijacker killed in TurkeyA man who hijacked a passenger ferry has been killed by Turkish special forces. It is thought the assailant may have had links to militant Kurdish… 12/11/2011
Turkish PM grieves for dead motherThousands of people have attended the funeral of the Turkish prime minister’s mother in Istanbul. Recep Tayyip Erdogan cancelled a trip to the western city… 09/10/2011
Kurdish protesters clash with police in IstanbulKurdish protesters have clashed with Turkish police during a rally in Istanbul. About a thousand demonstrators called on the government to stop military… 02/09/2011
Libyan NTC faces twin challengeAs the first weekend of the new Libyan government’s control of Tripoli approaches, there are two giant priorities for the Transitional National Council now… 26/08/2011
Meeting to create credible Syrian oppositionExiled Syrian’s wrapped up a meeting in Turkey on Saturday aimed at building a united and credible opposition to President Bashar al Assad’s rule. The… 16/07/2011
Buying gold? Try Istanbul’s Grand BazaarIn these austere economic times, many have sought refuge for their savings in gold. Gold rose to record highs last week but it’s not just on the financial… 16/07/2011
Syrian opposition moves to elect leadersExiled Syrians were meeting in Istanbul on Saturday in an attempt to elect a group of leaders to represent their interests despite a renewed government… 16/07/2011
High hopes for civil constitution post poll in TurkeyTurkey having been ruled under constitutions forged in the aftermath of military coups since the 1960’s, Turkey is on the cusp of a new era. Following… 09/06/2011
Istanbul: students and police in violent clashesPolice in Istanbul used tear gas and water cannon to disperse a student demonstration held to protest against the country’s Higher Education Board. One… 27/05/2011
Turkey’s PM unveils ‘crazy’ canal projectIt has been dubbed a ‘‘crazy project’‘, but Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday unveiled a mega canal scheme that aims to redraw the map of… 27/04/2011
Turkey holds first Holocaust memorialTurkey has held its first-ever public ceremony commemorating the Holocaust at Istanbul’s biggest synagogue. Members of Turkey’s foreign ministry were… 28/01/2011
Turkey says separatist bomber attacked IstanbulThe man who blew himself up in Istanbul’s main square on Sunday night injuring 32 people was from Turkey’s mainly Kurdish southeast, according to city… 02/11/2010
PKK denies planting Istanbul bombThe PKK, has denied being behind a suicide bomb attack in Istanbul that left 32 people injured on Sunday night. The armed militant Kurdish group has… 02/11/2010
Istanbul suicide bomb inquiry points to PKKThe Kurdish separatists the PKK are emerging as the most likely perpetrators of a bombing in Istanbul yesterday, even though no group has claimed the… 01/11/2010
Istanbul suicide blast wounds 32Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey will never surrender to terror after a suspected suicide bomb in Istanbul. Thirty-two people are now… 31/10/2010
Suspected suicide bomb blast in IstanbulAt least one person has been killed and almost two dozen injured after a suspected suicide bomb in Istanbul. The blast ripped through Taksim Square in the… 31/10/2010
Ramadan rhythms in IstanbulThe inaugural Jazz in Ramadan festival played out in two stunning settings in the historical city centre of Istanbul. 09/09/2010
Istanbul and the Ramadan nightsIstanbul is a vibrant mix of differing cultures. Over the centuries the city has seen many changes, yet one festival maintains its place in the heart of the… 08/09/2010
Germany still unsure of Ankara in the EUJust where does Turkey’s future lie? German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Istanbul, the city that crosses two continents, claims the future is… 28/07/2010
Istanbul is the 2010 European capital of cultureOff the beaten track, we’ve asked figures from the world of art to give us their vision on Turkey’s most diverse city. Between East and West, this week on… 22/01/2010
Istanbul starts year as European Capital of CultureIstanbul has officially marked the start of its year as one of the European Capitals of Culture with a host of celebrations. Various activities took place at… 18/01/2010
Turkish police arrest six al Qaeda suspectsTurkish police have detained six people in connection with the 2003 al Qaeda bombings in Istanbul, which killed 63 people. The six suspects were led away… 17/09/2009
