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Turkey's youth rise up over mayor's jailing and worsening economy

Thousands of young people across Turkey are protesting against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival. Many say they no longer fear prison, claiming they have nothing left to lose.

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Footage shows Istanbul tremor as aftershocks continue

Moments captured on video show the impact of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on 23 April.

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Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after a strong earthquake and aftershocks

Many Istanbul residents have spent the night outdoors, too fearful to return to their homes, following a strong earthquake and over 180 aftershocks

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More than 200 injured after jumping from buildings in 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul

Earthquake lasted 13 seconds with 100 aftershocks

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Hundreds injured after magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul

Hundreds injured as a powerful earthquake strikes Istanbul and other parts of northwestern Turkey.

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‘I grabbed my cat and ran’: Istanbul panics as earthquake hits

Istanbul’s earthquake leaves residents anxious, reviving memories of past disasters and fears of future catastrophes.

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Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Simon Calder’s advice after 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Istanbul

Is it still safe to travel to Turkey? The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has all the information and advice after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Istanbul on Wednesday (23 April).

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‘Call my mum please’: Moment news anchor feels Istanbul earthquake during live broadcast

A news anchor called for her mother as an earthquake shook Istanbul during a live broadcast on CNN Turk on Wednesday, 23 April.

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Powerful 6.2-magnitude Quake Hits Off Istanbul Coast

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with the impact felt across Turkey's largest city where people rushed onto the streets.

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People flee buildings as powerful earthquake rocks Istanbul

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An earthquake shakes Istanbul, with no immediate reports of serious damage

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey

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Istanbul Earthquake: 6.2-Magnitude Quake Hits, Followed By Series Of Aftershocks

Authorities in Istanbul are urging residents to avoid entering buildings that may have sustained damage.

International Business Times

Istanbul shaken by magnitude 6.2 earthquake, more than 150 people injured

The incident, which started at 12:49 pm local time during a public holiday when many children were out of school and celebrating in the streets, caused widespread panic in Istanbul, which is on tenterhooks due to the looming threat of a major earthquake.

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Istanbul earthquake: Large tremors rock Turkey's largest city causing buildings to shake

The earthquake’s epicentre was measured just 25 miles southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara

The Independent UK

Strong earthquake hits Istanbul as buildings left shaking

It’s one of the most powerful quakes to hit the city in recent years

Euronews

Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul protests

A trial of almost 200 people, including journalists, arrested during anti-government protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu launched on Friday.

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Trial Opens For Students, Journalists Over Istanbul Protests

A trial of nearly 200 people, among them students and journalists, arrested over Turkey's biggest protests in more than a decade opened in Istanbul on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Students and journalists stand trial in Turkey over protests sparked by mayor's arrest

Dozens of people including journalists have appeared before a court in Istanbul, accused of attending banned demonstrations and disobeying police orders to disperse during anti-government protests

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Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 46% amid political turmoil and global tariffs

Turkey’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by 3.5 percentage points and halted a three‑month easing streak as it confronts stubborn inflation and financial turbulence following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and aftershocks of global tariffs

International Business Times

Turkish Central Bank Raises Interest Rate To 46 Percent

Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate to 46 percent on Thursday after a month of protests over the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor and economic uncertainty provoked by US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Euronews

Modesty blazes: Inside the multi-million euro industry selling 'conservative' clothes

From burkinis to knee-length school skirts — modest fashion encompasses a range of styles and strong reactions. Euronews Culture deep-dives into the multi-million euro industry.

Euronews

Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained last month, is widely seen as the biggest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of key Erdogan rival from prison

Turkey's state-run news agency says judicial officials have rejected an appeal seeking the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu from prison pending the outcome of his corruption trial

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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes

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