Istanbul

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…

Flamingos were spotted at Büyükçekmece Lake in Istanbul, Türkiye, creating striking scenes over the natural wetland. Drone footage filmed in the morning showed the birds feeding, walking in groups across the lake’s surface, and…

Heavy overnight snowfall blanketed parts of Istanbul, Türkiye, turning streets and rooftops white in several districts. Snow accumulation was reported in Bağcılar and Başakşehir, where roads remained open despite the wintry…

Heavy snowfall affected Istanbul throughout the morning, quickly blanketing large parts of the city. In Çamlıca Hill, one of Istanbul’s highest points, snow covered roads, trees, and viewing areas, creating striking winter scenes.…

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…