Turkish democracy has taken a heavy beating since the jailing of Istanbul's popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his wife told AFP, saying it has been painful for his family but that the ordeal has made them stronger.

The president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures.

Istanbul emerged as a key venue for international diplomacy in 2025, hosting a series of high-level summits and forums focused on global

The passenger count surged 31% in the 11 months of 2025 versus the period before the second runway came into service in 2023,' says Türkiye’s transport and infrastructure minister - Anadolu Ajansı

Aliée Istanbul, in one of the city's hippest neighborhoods, also had two pools and a 40,000-square-foot spa. The hotel’s central location on the Golden Horn—the serene harbor separating Istanbul’s Old Town and new districts—puts most city landmarks just a boat ride away.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said the suspects were reportedly circulating calls for violence targeting non-Muslim

Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), home to Türkiye’s most advanced stage technologies, will welcome art lovers with a series of events

For patients traveling from the United States, the savings are even more dramatic. In the U.S., cosmetic dentistry costs are among the highest in the world, with a single veneer often costing between $1,500 and $2,500. By choosing Istanbul, American patients can save enough to cover a luxury European vacation and still retain significant funds.