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
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34 people detained after Istanbul courthouse attack, shooters killed
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said police had killed the two shooters, whom he said were believed to belong to the DHKP-C group.
Istanbul mayor issues urgent warning on impending earthquake
According to experts, the next earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, could cause considerable damage to the city.
Israeli art canceled at international Istanbul show
Turkish Muslim artist offers to stand by Israeli colleague Shahar Marcus
Music, and more, to Istanbul’s ears and heart
The Istanbul Music Festival took place over four days and included Haydn, Schoenberg, Gershwin, Piazzolla, Albeniz, jazz, and Turkish classical music along with other international artists.
Israeli father, two sons attempt to intercept plane, cause flight delay
The three individuals will be deported back to Israel at the end of the investigation into the incident.
Nine Israelis arrested upon landing in Turkey for sexual harassment of attendant
Among the detainees were two young men from Sderot and seven from Rahat and the Bedouin diaspora.
6.8 magnitude earthquake, tsunami threaten Istanbul, expert warns
A Japanese seismologist warned of the potential of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis, which could hit Istanbul in Turkey.
‘Hate speech was a very useful tool’: Turkish opposition MP slams Erdogan over anti-LGBT rhetoric
Turkish opposition MP accuses President Erdogan of using hate speech against the LGBT community for political gains.
Iraqi team withdraws from fencing tournament to avoid Israelis
Last year, the Iraqi parliament passed legislation criminalizing any form of "normalization" with Israel.
Turkish elections: Will Erdogan hold onto power? - opinion
Erdogan certainly hopes to be reelected, if only to preside over the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.