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The sudden deaths shocked Turkey and triggered an urgent investigation. At first, authorities focused on the possibility of food poisoning, leading to a crackdown on street food vendors in areas like Ortaköy.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

The Istanbul prosecutor asked a higher court to consider shutting down mayor Imamoglu's main opposition Republican People's Party

Earthquake with preliminary 5 magnitude shakes Istanbul, causing panic

In Istanbul, a city of 16 million where the risk of a major earthquake remains a serious concern.

Istanbul Erupts: Protesters Clash with Police Over Imamoglu’s Detention | N18G

Violent clashes erupted in Istanbul as hundreds protested the 100th day of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention. Organized by the CHP, the rally turned chaotic when police used pepper spray and detained demonstrators refusing to disperse. Protesters called Imamoglu’s arrest a “political coup,” while the Erdogan-led government defended the judiciary’s independence. The unrest underscores deepening political tensions in Turkey.

Air India lobbies govt to axe IndiGo lease with Turkish carrier: Report

Amid growing public anger in India against Turkey's stance on Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict, Indians have been cancelling holidays

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies that has been crippled by multiple round of diplomats' expulsions during previous years.

Unemployed? This city is providing free public transport to ease job search

The plan arrives during a period when Istanbul’s transit costs have risen sharply

Fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations leaves 25 dead and several badly hurt

At least eight people were injured, seven of them hospitalised in serious condition, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported

Turkish Airlines starts Istanbul-Melbourne flights

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Melbourne, the airlines’ first destination in the continent of Australia.

This US woman saved over Rs 33 lakh travelling abroad for beauty, medical treatments. Full story

Bryn Elise Wright is now advocating beauty tourism and has already visited 14 countries with her boyfriend, Cody Jorgenson for various procedures, New York Post reported.

Passenger forced to swap extra legroom seat with couple on flight: 'Seethed with quiet rage'

The incident took place in September when Todd Plummer had booked a ticket on a Istanbul-Kilimanjaro Turkish Airlines flight and was offered seat number 11D.

Jio MAMI 2023 | Nehir Tuna on Turkish boyhood film Dormitory & young people’s conflicts around religion with patriarchal parents

Nehir Tuna's Turkish boyhood film Yurt (Dormitory) premiered at 80th Venice International Film Festival and screens in India at Mumbai Film Festival on November 3.

Bengaluru family sues Kuwait Airways for damaged bags, get Rs 59,000 as refund

The incident dates back to 2017 when S Rajendran, a resident of Ulsoor in the city, and his family comprising his wife and three others decided to travel to Turkey on a holiday and booked flights on Kuwait Airways.

IndiGo’s capacity will be more than 500 passengers per flight to Istanbul

The Indian carrier’s 531-seater aircraft will probably set a record for the highest number of seats by an airline from India on a scheduled commercial service.

The week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

From preparing for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar to taming wild horses and chancing upon a Banksy artwork -- here are a few snapshots of what happened across the world this week.

Istanbul bombing suspect arrested: Interior minister

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his vice president, Fuat Oktay, had earlier said that "a woman" was responsible for the attack, which Soylu did not immediately address on Monday.

Bomb hits major Istanbul avenue, kills 6, wounds dozens

State broadcaster TRT and other media showed ambulances and police heading to the scene on Istanbul's popular Istiklal Street in the Beyoglu district.

Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej slams German airline: ‘Takes Indian customers for granted’

Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej slammed Lufthansa for poor customer service, saying the airline left passengers stranded at Istanbul Airport for more than 30 hours.

IndiGo takes another stab at Istanbul. Will it work?

Splitting the Istanbul flights to two destinations will be helpful in tapping additional traffic, but the approach doesn’t come without challenges.

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey as countries normalise ties

Turkey’s efforts to improve ties with Saudi Arabia comes as Turkey faces its worst economic crisis in two decades and is trying to draw investments from wealthy Gulf Arab states.

Explained: Hagia Sophia's history of conflict and faith

The 6th century monument, which remains the main feature of the Istanbul skyline, has a history rich with symbolism.

In Istanbul under lockdown, baklava makers are essential workers

A strict weekend curfew quiets the city’s joyous commotion, but offers up new moments of breathtaking beauty, both spiritual and natural. And essential sweets are still delivered.

Plane skids off runway in Istanbul, killing three and injuring 179

Speaking to reporters in the eastern province of Van, Koca said that three people had died in hospital after the accident, adding that 179 out of the 183 passengers and crew on the plane were wounded.

This airport, built at a cost of Rs 83,000 crore, will be the world's biggest by 2025

The new Istanbul Airport began full-scale operations on April 6, replacing Istanbul Ataturk as the Turkish city's international airport.

Istanbul police fire tear gas at banned Women's day rally

Police then used tear gas on the marchers and menaced them with dogs, causing many protesters to flee onto side streets.