The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket

Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Euronews · Nov 30, 2025

Former BBC correspondent turned away from Turkish Airlines flight to London because of Parkinson’s

Mark Mardell was left stranded for seven hours in Istanbul after Turkish Airlines barred him from a London flight, telling him he needed a doctor’s note because of his Parkinson’s

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey's religious leaders

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey

Pope Leo XIV has started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025

Top 10 Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey in 2026

Istanbul, Turkey In 2026, Turkey continues to dominate the global hair transplant industry with its combination of medical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and competitive pricing. Patients from across the globe are drawn to Turkish clinics not only for successful procedures but also for comprehensive VIP packages and aftercare services. Here's a…

inkl · Nov 28, 2025

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established

Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Pope Leo embarks on his first foreign trip with a key message

His Holiness is fulfilling a trip the late Pope Francis planned to make

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Autopsy report suggests family of four killed by pesticide in Istanbul hotel

A Turkish-German family of four died in Istanbul from phosphine gas poisoning, likely from a pesticide used in their hotel. An investigation is ongoing.

Euronews · Nov 26, 2025

Turkish police arrest 11 after family of four dies in suspected Istanbul hotel poisoning

Their deaths heightened concerns over hotel safety standards in Turkey

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025