Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed Pope Leo, drawing attention to the close relationship he had shared with Leo’s predecessor, Francis.

Prosecutors accuse Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a multibillion-lira corruption network and seek over 2,000 years in prison, while also calling for the opposition CHP’s closure in what the party denounces as a politically motivated case

The Istanbul chief public prosecutor’s office also issued Gaza-related warrants for another 36 Israelis, including DM Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

One of Istanbul’s oldest schools faces the prospect of temporary closure after Turkey’s Ministry of Education ordered the 571-year-old Phanar Greek Orthodox College to vacate its premises within 90 days over earthquake safety concerns

The British pop star’s upcoming show in Istanbul was canceled following online backlash accusing him of supporting Israel, with Turkish media citing safety concerns and public reaction

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Istanbul on Thursday, with no reports of injuries or significant damage, officials confirmed.

The announcement came from Patriarch Bartholomew himself, immediately after his meeting in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump, on Monday.

While no binding agreements have emerged so far, the continuation of dialogue marks a significant step amid an ongoing and devastating conflict

-UPD- The highly awaited second round of peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday ended with the two sides agreeing to a prisoner swap, including those “seriously injured or ill under the age of 18,” according to a statement by Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Leading up to the […]

According to Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg, both delegations are expected to present documents outlining their peace proposals during the Istanbul talks.

Drone strikes, sabotage, and long-range attacks mark sharp intensification of conflict ahead of negotiations

This latest wave marks the fifth round of legal action against the Istanbul administration since March 19.

The airline currently operates ten daily flights to Athens, one to Thessaloniki, and three to Rhodes.

-UPD- Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, marking a rare point of common ground amid otherwise strained negotiations in the Istanbul peace talks. Kyiv has also proposed a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a desire to elevate the dialogue to […]

A separate meeting between representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Turkey, which is hosting the upcoming Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia’s delegations, has ended. The talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are expected to begin shortly, with low expectations for a possible breakthrough. According to sources from Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

The talks — hosted by Turkey — were expected to be a pivotal moment in diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict, but they quickly descended into a symbolic standoff

The absence of both world leaders significantly reduces expectations for a substantial diplomatic breakthrough in the war that has raged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

Following a phone call on Sunday, Turkish President Erdogan welcomed Vladimir Putin’s proposal for negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Kyiv remains open to talks, provided Moscow agrees to a ceasefire

Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, Greek professor of seismology Kostas Papazachos expressed heightened concerns that a more powerful quake could be forthcoming in the region. Speaking to public broadcaster ERTNews, the professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki emphasized that “earthquakes in the range of 7.0 to 7.4 magnitude have […]

Residents of Istanbul spent the night outdoors, fearing a stronger quake after the 6.2-magnitude tremor – More than 120 aftershocks recorded.