The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey

Exclusive: Cop31 leader calling for global curbs on climate-heating gas has landfills producing some of world’s worst plumes

The Guardian - UK · 7h ago

This is what it was like visiting Istanbul’s gay bars after police raids

Having spent the last 20 years visiting Turkey annually as an openly gay man, Gary Nunn felt a sense of trepidation arriving in the country after the recent crackdown on LGBTQ+ clubs and individuals – during Bear Week he finds a resilient community that refuses to be intimidated

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Serbia and Albania: Two European Countries Indians Can Visit Without a Schengen Visa

Why These Two Countries Matter for Indian Passport HoldersThe Indian passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to roughly 60 destinations. Europe, almost entirely locked behind the Schengen visa process, has been the hardest wall to clear. Serbia and Albania are the exceptions that most Indians overlook. Serbia allows Indian nationals…

Times Life · Sep 30

Thursday news quiz: Long-haul flights, changing lights and a lot of Turkish cats

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

In 1875, engineers opened a funicular beneath Istanbul’s steep waterfront slope; the Tünel still operates more than 150 years later

Istanbul's Tünel, which has been in operation since 1875, stands as a testament to enduring urban transit systems. This historic funicular, crafted by a skilled French engineer, was inspired by local transport challenges. While London's Metropolitan Railway beat it by a few years, Tünel is the oldest underground line still…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Why Turkey Hair Transplant Cost Is Lower Than in the US and UK

Compare Turkey hair transplant cost with US and UK pricing, and learn why lower fees can reflect economics—not lower clinical standards.

International Business Times · Sep 21

Turkish actor and World Cup star among 16 held in Istanbul drug raids

Istanbul police detained Galatasaray veteran Hasan Şaş and Netflix actor Aras Bulut İynemli alongside a rapper, a sports journalist and influencers in the fourth such celebrity drug operation since late 2025. Prosecutors said the investigation covers use, facilitation and supply of narcotics.

Euronews · Sep 18

Johnny Depp’s first sculpture to be unveiled at Istanbul art fair

The Bunnyman will be presented at the Contemporary Istanbul art fair from September 22-27.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Toprak Razgatlioglu 'working on' return of Turkish MotoGP for 2028

Istanbul Park is ready to welcome MotoGP again, says Turkey's MotoGP hero

Motorsport · Sep 17

Istanbul Airport overtakes London Heathrow as world’s most connected hub

Of the top 50 most connected airports in the world, 12 are located in Europe.

Euronews · Sep 17