The Latest Breaking News from Bosphorus

Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify

To counter the escalating risk of drone assaults from Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, vessels passing through the Bosphorus are equipping themselves with additional protective gear like nets and water tanks. This strategic shift follows Ukraine's heightened offensive on Russian export facilities starting in July. Although certain precautions…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Three authentic Istanbul recipes to cook at home

For Özlem Warren, Istanbul’s food is about far more than kebabs. The Turkish food writers speaks to Ella Walker about why breakfast, hospitality and centuries of history are at the heart of the city’s culinary identity

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage

From the Persian Gulf to the English Channel, a small number of narrow waterways carry the vast bulk of what Europeans eat, buy, and heat their homes with. When one of them is threatened the consequences ripple everywhere.

Euronews · Mar 18

Turkey's 'Communist Mayor' Embarks On Conquest Of Istanbul District

Fatih Macoglu, the popular "Communist Mayor" of a city in eastern Turkey, is now vying for control of a vibrant and hip Istanbul district along the Asian banks of the Bosphorus.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2024

High Inflation In Turkey Dampens Ramadan's High Spirits

As the sun sets over the Bosphorus, a long queue forms on a street in Istanbul as people wait for iftar -- the evening meal that breaks Ramadan's daily fast.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024

Turkey blocks passage of two British minehunter ships intended for Ukraine

Turkey says it will deny use of its Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits as long as the war in Ukraine continues

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

How one man's ship-spotting hobby is helping thwart Russian sanction-busting

Despite Russia facing ever-tightening sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, it has managed to keep up a steady trade with international markets, thanks to the Bosphorus waterway through Istanbul. RFI spoke to one man whose hobby is helping to thwart Russian sanctions-busting.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023

British explorer aims to emulate Lord Byron with Asia to Europe swim

Race spans 6.5km across the Bosphorus, navigating one of world’s busiest shipping lanes, and is seen as the pinnacle of open water swimming competition

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Wacky races: Inside the mad-cap scramble from London to Istanbul using only public transport

Exclusive: A real-life Race Across the World is about to see 100 self-confessed travel nerds go head-to-head to reach Turkey’s iconic city on the Bosphorus Strait. Simon Calder gets a sneak preview

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Turkish police detain 100 people at banned Pride marches

A rainbow flag was unfurled at the top of the historic Galata tower overlooking the Bosphorus

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023