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.

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 go head-to-head when Edin Dzeko’s Fenerbahce Istanbul hosts Romulo’s Goztepe Izmir on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium

"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.

From fresh fish beside the Bosphorus to amazing roadside kebabs, the Great British Menu winner knows the city inside out

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 ...

Six individuals have been detained accused of selling bootleg alcohol and two others have been charged with "deliberate murder."

Pakay’s photographs of Baldwin are currently on view in Turkey Saved My Life: Baldwin in Istanbul, 1961–1971, an exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library. The show was organized by Atesh M. Gundogdu,

A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat.