World Nov 29 Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on Christian unity By Nicole Winfield, Andrew Wilks, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
World Nov 08 Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks break down in Istanbul amid rising border tensions Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the sides trading blame for the breakdown in negotiations aimed at easing border tensions and upholding a fragile ceasefire, officials said Saturday. By Sajjad Tarakzai, Associated Pres
World Aug 27 Jewels and antiques worth $30M seized in raid at Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar Police in Istanbul have seized jewels and antiques worth an estimated $30 million from businesses in the city’s historic Grand Bazaar during an investigation into smuggled diamonds. By Associated Press
World Jun 02 Ukraine and Russia quickly end their latest round of direct peace talks in Istanbul Expectations were low for any breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war after a string of stunning attacks over the weekend. By Mehmet Guzel, Associated Press
World May 14 What to know about this week’s possible talks in Istanbul to end Russia’s war in Ukraine All eyes are turning back to Istanbul to seek an end to Russia’s 3-year-old, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press
Mar 23 Turkish court orders Erdogan’s opponent jailed pending trial on corruption charges By Associated Press Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade. It also deepened concerns over democracy and rule of law in Turkey. Continue reading
Mar 19 Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor, an Erdogan rival, as crackdown on opposition escalates By Mehmet Guzel, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a popular opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — and several other prominent figures as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links. Continue reading
Apr 02 Fire at Istanbul nightclub under renovation kills at least 29 people By Associated Press The nightclub was on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building on the European side of the city. Continue reading
Mar 31 Turkish opposition retains key cities in local elections, posing setback to President Erdogan By Suzan Fraser, Cinar Kiper, Associated Press Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had set his sights on retaking control of those urban areas. Continue reading
Jan 28 Gunmen kill 1 person in attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul By Mehmet Guzel, Associated Press Two masked assailants attacked a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during a Sunday Mass, killing one person, Turkish officials said. Continue reading