The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

For Ceyda: A Turkish Mum's Fight For Justice For Murdered Daughter

Filiz Demiral was at home in Istanbul when she got the phone call in August 2020 that would turn her life upside down: her 20-year-daughter Ceyda had been found dead with the police telling her it was suicide.

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024

Turkish Doctor Faces Trial In Baby Deaths Scandal

Dr. Firat Sari's trial for infant deaths due to fraud in Istanbul sparks public outrage and calls for healthcare system reform.

Top News · Nov 23, 2024

Doctor at the heart of Turkey’s newborn baby deaths case says he was ‘trusted’ physician

The case, which emerged last month, has sparked public outrage in Turkey

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Turkish radio ban is latest attack on press freedom, warn activists

The banning of an Istanbul-based independent radio station has sparked political condemnation and protests in Turkey. With a mission to bridge the country's cultural divides over the last 30 years, Acik Radio's closure is seen as part of the government's attempts to tighten its grip on the media.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 17, 2024

Swappingpower-fixation for panniers might be easier and more satisfying than you think

Tempted to embark on a long-distance bike adventure? Let former round-the-world record holder and author Julian Sayarer inspire you to strike out and hit the road

Cycling Weekly · Nov 16, 2024

‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul

The author of the Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen novels takes a trip into the Old City’s thrilling and turbulent past

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

Mubi cancels Turkey film festival after ban on Daniel Craig-starrer ‘Queer’

Organisers said they were informed just hours before the festival was due to open

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Galatasaray vs Tottenham LIVE! Europa League result, match stream and latest updates today

Spurs taste defeat for first time in Europa League this season

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Ange Postecoglou urges Tottenham to embrace atmosphere at Galatasaray

Tottenham will be without several first-team players for the Europa League fixture in Istanbul.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen

Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024