Turkish state-run media says police have detained 11 people for supporting a one-day shopping boycott that was held to ...

Turkish police detained 11 people Thursday for supporting a one-day shopping boycott the previous day as part of protests against the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip ...

Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city known as Constantinople, are being covered ...

A lifelong love of reading has led 61-year-old Faruk Yaman to transform his home into a vast private library, housing more ...

Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.

The Ottoman Empire’s seeming tolerance of non-Muslim religions was part of a way to manage communities that drew the empire’s suspicions, according to an Osaka Metropolitan University historian.

A photographic survey revealed dozens of Bulgarian inscriptions in Greek Orthodox monasteries across Jerusalem’s Old City.

Some cities are more than just places to visit—they are living museums, preserving centuries of history, culture, and architectural brilliance. UNESCO World Heritage Cities stand out for their unique ...

Protests in Turkey are ramping up after the detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu was detained facing charges including graft and aiding a terrorist group. NBC News' Matt ...

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The winners of the prestigious İstanbul Photo Awards 2025 were announced on Friday, recognizing outstanding achievements in international news photography. Organized by Anadolu for the 11th year ...

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards. Story News Category Omar Al-Qattaa was awarded first prize in the ...