Istanbul
Turkish comedian jailed pending trial over alleged insults to Erdogan and religious values
The performance quickly went viral online, and attracted more than nine million views on YouTube as of Friday, with clips spreading widely across X/Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms
The guard outside the synagogue - opinion
Turkey’s democracy is dying as Erdogan dismantles opposition - opinion
Israeli-Turkish woman arrested in Turkey over IDF service rescued following US intervention
Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration
Disassembly expected to begin in March or April, pending project approval.
Turkish authorities shut down pride event
Turkish police arrested 15 people and shut down a previously banned LGBTQ+ pride march. The annual June march takes place in cities across the globe but rarely in predominantly Islamic countries.
US professor deported for terror ties shares stage with Hamas officials in Istanbul
Turkish capital hosts ‘Hamas festival,’ with clerics and political leaders praising the October 7 massacre and openly expressing anti-Jewish bigotry.
Artist Lea Gul's journey: Muslim upbringing in Turkey to Jewish life in Jerusalem
Mother of four and convert to Judaism, Lea Gul, overcame many obstacles to get where she is today.
Turkey's Erdogan meets opposition leader for first time in 8 years
Thursday's meeting was the first between Erdogan and a CHP leader since 2016, when he hosted then-chief Kemal Kilicdaroglu at the presidential palace after an attempted military coup.
Istanbul mayor's Hamas terror label stirs backlash, signals aims for presidency - analysts
During an interview with CNN, he said that any group that kills a mass amount of people is a terrorist organization.
Daytime fire kills 29 people at Istanbul nightclub
Fire engulfs Masquerade nightclub in central Istanbul, at least 29 workers killed.
Turkey's resurgent opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections
Sunday votes in Turkey resulted in the most significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan and his party, reinforcing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his main political rival.
Battle for Istanbul: Mayor Imamoglu seeks to upend Erdogan's hold in pivotal local vote
Turkey's nationwide local elections are on Sunday. The top prize, Istanbul, is seen as a bellwether for the opposition’s chances of taking power away from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in four years.
Conference in Istanbul features Hamas, PIJ leaders, antisemitic authors, Neturei Karta
Sheikh Hameed Al-Ahmar, key speaker and leader of the US-sanctioned Hamas proxy Al-Quds International Foundation, calls to “support the resistance in all means.”
