Turkish authorities have launched a major operation targeting organised crime, smuggling, fraud, and money laundering, freezing assets of 121 companies, including major media outlets, according to TRT Haber.
Türkiye continues to confront the devastating legacy of past earthquakes, Istanbul is taking a major step toward future precautions—with the launch of an AI-powered disaster response system.
The International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), one of the world’s leading defence exhibitions, opened its doors in Istanbul, bringing together industry leaders, state delegations, and security experts from across the globe.
European diplomats are set to meet Iran in Istanbul on Friday for the first time since U.S. and Israeli strikes in June, aiming to prevent the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal. With a looming October deadline and enriched uranium unaccounted for, stakes are high.
Ukraine has proposed holding a leaders’ summit with Russia before the end of August in a bid to end the war, Ukrainian delegation head and Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, Rustem Umerov, announced following direct peace talks in Istanbul.
Russia and Ukraine are coordinating dates for a new negotiation round in Istanbul, with both sides awaiting timeline proposals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia laid out strict demands for ending the war during peace talks in Istanbul, calling on Ukraine to cede territory and limit its military.
The United Nations reiterated its call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, urging both sides to pursue a just and lasting resolution under international law.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to meet in Istanbul today for the most significant peace talks since the war began, as both sides remain deeply divided over key demands and military attacks escalate on the ground.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Ukraine will attend a meeting in Istanbul on Monday, following a proposal from Russia.
Istanbul will host the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit starting Friday, with a focus on sustainable growth and Islamic economic integration.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck in the Marmara Sea off the coast of Istanbul’s Büyükçekmece district late Monday night, according to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Türkiye convened Friday at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace to chart a coordinated roadmap for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on ceasefire frameworks, humanitarian corridors and verification mechanisms.
President Donald Trump will not join the upcoming Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, Türkiye, a U.S. official told Reuters.
President Vladimir Putin has approved the list of delegates for the upcoming Ukraine talks in Istanbul, appointing his aide, Vladimir Medinsky, as the head of the Russian delegation for the negotiations on May 15, according to the Kremlin.
Iran is set to hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany (E3) in Istanbul on Friday, aiming to align positions before upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Preparations for the second meeting in Istanbul on the normalisation of bilateral ties between Russia and the United States are underway, said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Turkey's lira fell as much as 12.7% and touched a new all-time low of 42 to the dollar on Wednesday, with bonds and stocks also tumbling sharply, after authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.
Türkiye's history isn’t just in its landmarks—it lives in its beloved stray cats. These furry friends have become an enduring symbol of Istanbul's culture and charm.
DigiZoo immerses visitors in interactive exhibits, virtual reality experiences, and holographic displays showcasing over 50 species, appealing to both children and adults. A collaboration between Türkiye’s leading design studio PolyVision and Katılım Emeklilik pension fund, DigiZoo leverages cutting
Istanbul Airport, named Europe’s best by Global Traveler, has welcomed over 317 million passengers since its 2018 opening. With flights to 322 destinations across 120 countries, it continues to excel as a major international hub.
The parties continued the negotiations on the Agreement on Peace and Establishment of Interstate Relations
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