Istanbul

A Greek family traveled to the historic Boğazköy neighborhood in Istanbul's Arnavutköy district to search for their ancestral home, which was left behind during the 1923 population exchange. Although they were unable to locate the…

Gunfire erupted near the Israeli Consulate in the Levent neighborhood of Beşiktaş, Istanbul, prompting a massive and immediate police response. Security forces quickly intervened in the incident, resulting in three suspects being…

Dense evening fog enveloped Istanbul's iconic Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, creating a breathtaking and captivating atmosphere across the city's skyline. As the mist blended with the blue hues of the evening, large sections of the…

A lahmacun chef in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, Türkiye, set a Guinness World Record by preparing a 63-meter-long lahmacun. The giant flatbread, made with specially prepared dough and filling, drew large crowds during the record attempt. After…

Philanthropists from Küçükçekmece in Istanbul, Türkiye, organized large iftar dinners in the cities of Prizren and Mitrovica in Kosovo during Ramadan. The events brought together Turks, Albanians and Bosniaks, along with local officials and…

A massive shipment of 2026 model vehicles arrived at Haydarpaşa Port in Istanbul overnight, signaling a major influx for the local automotive market. The operation, captured by drone footage, saw hundreds of SUVs and…

Deer filmed in the forested Akfırat area of Tuzla in Istanbul, northwestern Türkiye, drew public attention after the images spread on social media. Nature lovers visited the area to observe the animals living in a protected section…

The centuries-old tradition of hanging illuminated inscriptions, known as mahyas, has returned to imperial mosques in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of Ramadan. A mahya reading “Ramadan is the Month of the Quran” was displayed on the…

Dense fog blanketed Istanbul, creating striking aerial views around the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which links Asia and Europe in Türkiye. Drone footage showed the upper section of the bridge disappearing into the mist, while the…

South Korean footballer Hyeon-Gyu Oh has arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, to complete transfer talks and undergo medical examinations with Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş has reached a principle agreement with the 24-year-old striker and his club Genk as…