All news on the topic: Istanbul

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Belarusian dissident Anatol Kotau vanished after yacht was allegedly intercepted near Abkhazia
Belarusian dissident Anatol Kotau went on a trip to Turkey in August 2025 and never returned.
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British couple arrested in Turkey over alleged cannabis smuggling face lengthy jail terms
A young British couple is facing 30 years behind bars after they allegedly tried to smuggle two suitcases filled with cannabis.
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Gunmen shot dead in firefight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least one gunman has been shot and killed after an incident outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
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‘Three dead and two injured’ in shooting outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Three people were killed and two police officers were injured in a shooting incident near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, media reports said.
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Court shuts out public from Istanbul mayor trial as rights groups warn of legal breach
An Istanbul court has restricted public and media access to the mass corruption trial of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a move a prominent rights group said violates Turkish and European law.
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Two buildings collapsed in Istanbul after a gas explosion, with injuries reported
Two buildings have collapsed in a major Turkish city, leaving people trapped under debris.
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Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 lands under police escort in Barcelona after mid-air emergency alert
A passenger plane from Turkey to Spain was reportedly flanked by warplanes after it declared an emergency.
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Turkey investigates fintech entrepreneur Ozan Özerk as Ozan Elektronik Para and Aveon Global Sigorta accused of laundering criminal proceeds
Companies owned by fintech entrepreneur Ozan Özerk are under investigation in Turkey for alleged money laundering.
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6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkey, causing damage and disruptions
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck western Turkey, The Washington Post reported.
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Robbie Williams cancels Istanbul concert amid terror and safety fears
Robbie Williams has been forced to cancel a concert due to terror fears. The music legend was scheduled to perform in Istanbul next week, but he informed fans that the show has been cancelled because of concerns regarding public safety.
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British man died after a hair transplant in Turkey — the clinic is suspected of negligence
A British man, 38, died shortly after surgery at the clinic once used by football icons Rio Ferdinand and Rivaldo after a five-hour hair transplant in Istanbul, Turkey
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Erdogan’s rival sentenced to nearly two years in prison in Turkey
Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sentenced to nearly two years in prison in Turkey
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Terrified CNN anchor interrupted by Istanbul earthquake on live TV
A CNN presenter was in the middle of interviewing a guest live on air when an earthquake in Turkey shook the studio so hard that she asked for her mother.
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Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in fire at abandoned hotel in Turkey
An Olympic skier has died along with his dad after a fire broke out at an abandoned ski resort hotel in Turkey on Thursday.
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Six-year legal battle: how Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu became Erdogan’s main target
It was around six years ago, when newcomer Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu called election board officials "idiots" for cancelling his initial victory at the polls, that President Tayyip Erdogan noticed him as a serious political threat.
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Zelenskyy refutes the assertion that Boris Johnson discouraged him from seeking a peace deal in 2022
Ukraine’s president states that the British PM was not involved in the decision not to pursue a deal with Russia.
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Travel alert for Turkey following multiple fatalities
People travelling to Turkey have been warned about the risk of counterfeit alcohol after more than 100 deaths across the country.
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Dozens dead or injured after consuming methanol-contaminated alcohol
Moonshine tainted with methanol has killed 23 people and dozens more have been left injured in Turkey.
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At least 17 people have died after consuming ‘fake alcohol’ at a popular tourist destination
Counterfeit alcohol across Istanbul has poisoned to death 17 people and left dozens more in hospital.
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Manchester United fans attacked by Fenerbahce ultras in Istanbul before Europa League match
Manchester United fans have claimed they were attacked by as many as 50 Fenerbahce hooligans ahead of their Europa League clash in Istanbul on Thursday night, with one alleging they were hit with a crowbar
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Dozens dead in Istanbul nightclub fire
At least 29 people have been killed and one injured in a fire in a nightclub in Turkey.