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.

A reported total of 151 people were injured in the aftermath of the tremors, primarily due to jumping from heights in a panic.

Top Greek seismologist Efthymios Lekkas weighed in on the strong 6.2 quake that shook Istanbul on Wednesday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT, stressing it was still premature to determine whether the earthquake was the main seismic event or a precursor to a larger one. Lekkas said it was unclear if a fault would […]

A series of earthquakes, including a powerful 6.2-magnitude tremor, struck Istanbul on Wednesday, prompting residents to flee buildings as tremors were felt across Turkey’s largest city

The survival of Istanbul's once-thriving Greek Orthodox community at stake

"The large-scale arrests of protesters and journalists in recent months have sent a chilling message: No one is safe," writes Imamoglu.

Nuri Aslan, from the the Republican People's Party (CHP) will temporarily lead the city and will serve as interim mayor until the conclusion of imprisoned Imamoglu's trial

A key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ekrem Imamoglu was detained on Wednesday, days before he was due to be selected as a 2028 presidential candidate, over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties

The arrest of Istanbul’s elected mayor just days before he was expected to declare his candidacy against Erdogan has raised concerns about democracy and political interference in Turkey.

For the third consecutive day, protesters have gathered outside Istanbul’s City Hall, responding to a call from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party, Ozgur Ozel announced that 300,000 people assembled in Istanbul on Friday night to support Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on Wednesday on charges of “corruption” […]

Thousands continue to defy bans and protest across Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a move the opposition says is aimed at silencing political rivals.

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor has sparked outrage beyond Turkey’s borders, with international observers expressing concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding.