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X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account after Turkey's request, group says

A platform monitoring internet censorship says access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s X social media account has been blocked in Turkey

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets better of Jose Mourinho as Besiktas win Istanbul derby

A battle of former Manchester United managers ended in the Norwegian’s facour

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Turkish opposition leader is attacked in Istanbul, raising fears over politicians' safety

The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party has been attacked while leaving a memorial ceremony in Istanbul

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

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Trump's tariffs overshadow marches across Asia as world marks Labour Day

While workers in Asia also marched for better pay and conditions, the US president's new tariff regime and the effect it will have on jobs overshadowed rallies in several countries.

Euronews · May 1, 2025

Istanbul Lockdown Aims To Prevent May Day Marches

Istanbul authorities on Wednesday closed metro trains, buses and Bosphorous ferries, paralysing Turkey's biggest city in a bid to prevent May Day demonstrations.

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

Swedish Journalist's Trial Opens In Turkey

A Swedish journalist arrested on arrival in Istanbul to cover last month's massive street protests goes on trial Wednesday on charges of insulting Turkey's president, his lawyer said.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Turkey's Opposition Says Erdogan's Canal Plan Behind Latest Arrests

Prosecutors in Turkey announced dozens more arrests Saturday as part of an ongoing corruption probe, denounced by opposition leaders as a pretext to remove resistance to an ambitious Istanbul canal project.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2025

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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.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2025

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FourFourTwo · Apr 25, 2025

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.

Euronews · Apr 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

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

Earthquake lasted 13 seconds with 100 aftershocks

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Hundreds injured after magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul

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

Euronews · Apr 23, 2025

‘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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

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).

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

‘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.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

People flee buildings as powerful earthquake rocks Istanbul

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The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

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

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

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.

Euronews · Apr 23, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

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 · Apr 23, 2025

Strong earthquake hits Istanbul as buildings left shaking

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

Euronews · Apr 19, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025

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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