The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

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

Evening Standard · 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

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 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.

Euronews · Apr 19, 2025

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 · Apr 16, 2025

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.

Euronews · Apr 14, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025

Turkey's opposition calls for boycott as anti-Erdogan protests continue

The Turkish opposition has vowed to fight "until the end" against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the leader of the CHP party accusing the head of state of staging a "coup" in arresting Istanbul's opposition mayor.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2025

Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria

Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must look after its own security.

Euronews · Apr 11, 2025

Jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu appears in court on public prosecutor threat charges

İmamoğlu's arrest and imprisonment have been widely viewed as politically motivated despite Turkey's government insisting the judiciary is independent and free from political influence.

Euronews · Apr 11, 2025