Istanbul, Turkiye

Explore

İstanbul’s creative renaissance: contemporary art and sustainability in the cultural capital

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we uncover how İstanbul’s contemporary art scene fuses heritage with innovation, from major museums to artists like Deniz Sağdıç reshaping creativity and impact.

14/04/2025

Turkey

Thousands continue protests in Istanbul over arrest of Erdogan's rival

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Istanbul's municipal mayor detained amid bid-rigging probe

The Republican People’s Party, Turkey’s main opposition party, condemned the arrest as politically motivated, with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu calling it an attempt to sway public opinion.

13/01/2025

Economy

Turkey's Central Bank surprises markets with sharp rate cut

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has cut its benchmark one-week repo rate by 250 basis points, bringing it down to 47.5%. The move exceeded economists' forecasts of a 150-basis-point reduction and marked a shift in monetary policy after eight consecutive meetings.

26/12/2024

Europe News

Orbán ends EU presidency with ceasefire mission, to Ukraine's dismay

The Hungarian prime minister is set to meet Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, continuing his efforts to promote his vision for Ukraine — which Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blasted as an attempt to boost his "personal image".

12/12/2024

Destinations

Europe’s most Instagrammable cities, ranked

Searches for ‘where to travel in 2025’ have risen 5,000 per cent, as visitors seek Instagrammable destinations.

09/12/2024

Meet The Locals

Meet a digital nomad thriving in İstanbul

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Looking for a new expat destination? In this episode of Meet the Locals, a digital nomad shares her experiences of living and working in the vibrant, multicultural city of İstanbul, where ancient history and modern life intertwine seamlessly.

24/09/2024

Green News

'Massacre law': Activists up in arms over Turkey's new stray dog rules

Local mayors who do not enforce the law could be put in prison for two years.

30/07/2024

Experiences

Booming Turkish TV drama industry boosts tourism in Istanbul

Turkish TV dramas have gone global - and it’s drawing tourists in.

12/07/2024

Explore

Looking for greenery? Try İstanbul’s gardens, forests and islands

In partnership with GoTürkiye

İstanbul is synonymous with history and cultural landmarks, but it also has colourful gardens and forests to enjoy a spot of nature in the city.

03/06/2024

World News

Turkey cable car accident: 174 people stranded in air rescued

One cable car hit a pole on Friday afternoon, sending its passengers plummeting to the mountainside below.

13/04/2024

World News

Cause of deadly Istanbul nightclub fire suggested by authorities

Local media reported parts of the under-renovation club were like a “labyrinth,” making it difficult for the victims to escape the blaze.

03/04/2024

World News

Turkey's opposition make huge gains in local elections

Erdogan acknowledged the electoral setback in a speech, saying his party had suffered “a loss of altitude” across Turkey.

01/04/2024

World News

Turkish opposition leads in vote to run Istanbul and other key cities

The CHP's lead in Turkey's largest metropole would be a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had set his sights on retaking control in Istanbul and other major urban areas.

31/03/2024

Ukraine

Turkey's Erdogan offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, despite an offer from the Turkish President to host a peace summit between the two countries.

09/03/2024

World News

Two masked assailants attack Roman Catholic church in Istanbul

The pair entered the Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district while Sunday services were being held.

28/01/2024

No Comment

'We needed it': Fans react after City beats Inter in Champions league

Manchester City tasted Champions League glory at last on Saturday as a second-half Rodri strike gave the favourites a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a tense final, allowing Pep Guardiola's side to complete a remarkable treble.

11/06/2023

Italy

Italian special forces save Turkish cargo ship from 'pirates'

Italian special forces boarded a cargo ship sailing from Turkey to France on Friday, after the crew were threatened by "pirates" off the Italian coast.

10/06/2023

World News

Turkish election 'free but not fair', say international observers

"Media bias and ongoing restrictions to freedom of expression created an unlevel playing field, and contributed to an unjustified advantage of the incumbent," the OSCE said on Monday.

30/05/2023

Explore

Get your taste buds tingling with some Turkish cuisine

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this new episode of Explore Türkiye, we visit Istanbul - a city famous for its vibrant dynamism. But it is the food in this ‘gastrocity’ that will be the focus of this episode as we explore its gastronomical offering.

22/05/2023