Istanbul

Intensive preparations are underway at Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena, where Pope Leo XIV will hold a public mass during his visit to Türkiye. The venue has been surrounded by iron barriers, and nearby schools have suspended activities due to…

A thick morning fog settled over Istanbul, especially around the Istanbul Strait, reducing visibility but offering breathtaking views. In Beşiktaş’s Ortaköy district, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge vanished into the mist as residents walked…

As autumn arrives in Istanbul, the Üsküdar district’s Kandilli neighborhood has turned into a stunning display of color. Shades of green, orange, and red merge with the golden glow of the setting sun, forming a breathtaking…

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara off Tekirdağ at a depth of 18 kilometers, AFAD reported. The quake, felt in Istanbul, Bursa, Balıkesir, and nearby provinces, sent residents rushing outdoors. The Istanbul Governor’s…

The historic Venice Simplon Orient Express, famed as the setting of Agatha Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express,” arrived at Istanbul’s Bakırköy Station for its second trip of the year. Departing from Paris and passing…

TEKNOFEST, promoted as the world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, opened at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport with a dramatic flight display by Solotürk, the Turkish Air Force’s F-16 aerobatic team. Spectators cheered the…

A bear named Okan from a zoo in Çekmeköy, Istanbul, was taken to Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine after falling ill from eating fruit that irritated his stomach. The bear underwent an MRI and received…

The search for 29-year-old Russian swimmer Nikolai Svechnikov has entered its sixth day after he disappeared during the 37th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race in Istanbul on August 24. Coast Guard helicopters and boats are…

Drone footage showed thousands of newly imported vehicles lined up at Haydarpaşa Port in Istanbul, awaiting customs clearance before being sent to dealers. The surge in imports has congested the port and is expected to drive down…