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

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.

"Turkish delight on a moonlit night" in Istanbul may soon be just one flight away from Minnesota. Driving the news: Turkish Airlines' chairman said this week that a new route between MSP and Istanbul could begin as early as April or May.

Visiting a mosque is not unlike visiting a cathedral, a synagogue, or any other place of worship. As long as you’re respectful and follow basic etiquette, you're good.

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

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 ...

A pair of the Super Lig’s top scorers battle when Edin Dzeko (fifth with 10 goals) and Fenerbahce Istanbul host Romulo (ninth with eight goals) and Goztepe Izmir on January 26, 2025 at Sukru

Renowned rapper Motive delivered an unforgettable night to his fans with an epic concert at the VW Arena in Istanbul. The launch event for his

A young gorilla rescued from a plane's cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat. The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight ...

Twenty-three people died in Turkey’s biggest city this week from consumption of counterfeit alcohol, with dozens more still in critical condition.

ISTANBUL: Nineteen people who drank tainted alcohol in Istanbul have died in the past 48 hours, with dozens more being treated for poisoning, the Anadolu news agency reported on Wednesday (Jan 15). The figure raised a toll given late Tuesday of 11 dead in 24 hours,

British pop star Robbie Williams will perform in Türkiye this fall. This will be his first concert in Istanbul, the country’s cultural capital. He