A large fire broke out in an industrial building in Istanbul on Friday, state media reported. The fire burned the top floor of a 1,000 square meter textile workshop in Sultanbeyli, a district of Istanbul,

Museum admission fees can add up quickly (and most attractions actually charge tourists in Euros rather than Turkish lira). Consider checking out one of the free museums in Istanbul or opt for a visit to the Blue Mosque rather than the Hagia Sophia, which is still free for visitors to enter, unlike the latter.

It has made the city a hub of cultures, influenced by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. This history is seen in a

We take a thematic turn in this week’s newsletter, delving into migration, belonging and the idea of feeling at home.

Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 45%. The decision on Thursday marked the second rate cut in a row and came as inflation slowed.

In 2024, 110 people fell ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Istanbul, of whom 48 died, according to government officials.

The following museums in and around Istanbul are free of charge—not just on certain days of the week or for certain folks but year-round.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Share ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — At least 30 people have died in Istanbul over the past three days after ...

Turkish authorities have ramped up investigations and detentions of opposition figures, with three such actions on Monday alone, raising concerns about a widening crackdown on dissent against the government.

Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Damascus

Turkey has detained nine people as part of an investigation into a fire that killed 76 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains, authorities said.