The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

Plane passengers 'stunned' after Lee Ryan 'attacked for putting feet on seat'

Lee Ryan was allegedly assaulted on a plane from Georgia to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and missed his connecting flight to the UK and Blue’s headlining gig at Worthing Pride

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023

US says it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine

The United States announced Friday that it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces push ahead with a counteroffensive against Russian forces. Follow our live blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Jul 7, 2023

Istanbul’s bellydancers and DJs fight for survival as Turkey’s night-time economy takes a hit

With inflation at more than 100%, and a ruling party hostile to Istanbul’s vibrant nightlife culture, performers and bar owners are facing severe struggles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

Nine of the best budget holidays in Europe for young people

From beach breaks to bear spotting, here are ideas for trips to inspire without breaking the bank. Plus, top tips for cutting costs on trips

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Saudi leader trying to avoid ‘pariah’ status with LIV-PGA merger, says campaigner

Mohammed bin Salman said to look to repair his reputation after 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2023

‘We fear leaving the house’: Lebanon and Turkey step up deportations of Syrian refugees

Countries that once welcomed Syrians fleeing the civil war are now forcing them to return as Assad is feted by the Arab world

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Turkish police detain 100 people at banned Pride marches

A rainbow flag was unfurled at the top of the historic Galata tower overlooking the Bosphorus

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Anti-war Russians watched the Wagner mutiny from Turkey, and worry about what's next

Russians who fled to Turkey after their country invaded Ukraine worry that Russian President Vladimir Putin may increase repressive measures that will affect their loved ones back home.

WEKU · Jun 26, 2023

Man City goalkeeper convinced team-mates they would win Champions League with Liverpool promise

Scott Carson was part of the Liverpool squad that won the UEFA Champions League with in 2005 before doing so again 18 years later with Manchester City in Istanbul once more

Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2023

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin admits Champions League final 'not perfect' for Man City fans in Istanbul

Manchester City fans have complained over the conditions they experienced at the Champions League final earlier this month in Istanbul.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2023