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

Turkey

Turkey's disinformation election: Fake videos and misleading claims

The presidential and parliamentary election campaigns have not been immune from disinformation narratives.

16/05/2023

Moments

This seven-day race across Europe will test your travel skills

Wish you were a ‘Race Across the World’ contestant? Take part in this race from London to Istanbul.

16/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey's vice-presidential candidate pelted with rocks during rally

As Turkey heads for presidential and parliamentary elections next weekend, politicians held rallies across the country.

08/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan shows supporters he is ready for a fight

With one week to go until Turkey's Presidential and Parliamentary elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is pulling out all the stops to secure his third term and his party's power.

07/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day many years ago, Constantinople was renamed İstanbul. To celebrate, let's look at some other historic city name changes.

28/03/2023

Moments

Istanbul to London: World’s longest bus trip from to set off in August

Take the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road and venture to Europe’s northernmost point accessible on wheels on this epic adventure.

23/03/2023

Moments

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

Travel News

'Turkey teeth': UK issues travel warning following 22 deaths in Turkey

Tourists are advised to use medical providers who are approved by the Ministry of Health.

22/12/2022

Turkey

Thousands gather in Istanbul to protest mayor's political ban

Leaders and representatives of the six opposition parties in the country joined Thursday's rally in support of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

15/12/2022

Turkey

Bulgaria charges five in connection with deadly Istanbul explosion

The prosecutor's office in Sophia said the five provided "logistical" support in carrying out the 13 November attack.

19/11/2022

World News

Turkey detains Syrian suspect in deadly Istanbul bombing

Turkish police have released a video of the arrest of a woman they claim has confessed to Sunday's deadly bomb attack in Istanbul. They identified the woman as Ahlam Albashir, a Syrian national.

14/11/2022

Turkey

Istanbul explosion: Six dead, dozens wounded in shopping street blast

Turkish authorities have put a ban on media outlets broadcasting or publishing images from the scene of the incident.

13/11/2022