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Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital. The city has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey, and is the most populous city in Europe and the world's fifteenth-largest city.

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Istanbul welcomes Hamas and Egypt to conduct important talks Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a day of conducting important talks. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:42Published 3 days ago

Cause of deadly Istanbul nightclub fire suggested by authorities Local media reported parts of the under-renovation club were like a “labyrinth,” making it difficult for the victims to escape the blaze. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:55Published 3 weeks ago

Deadly fire tears through Istanbul apartment block Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

Fire at Istanbul nightclub kills at least 29 people An investigation into the fire has been launched, and arrest warrants have been issued for 5 suspects. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published 3 weeks ago

Istanbul Nightclub Fire: Fire during renovations leaves multiple dead, several badly hurt\| Oneindia A fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations on Tuesday killed at least 29 people, officials and reports said. Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning. At.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Erdogan's Controlling AK Party Dealt Major Blow in Local Elections Erdogan's Controlling , AK Party Dealt Major Blow , in Local Elections. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Istanbul's ambitious mayor deals a new blow to Erdogan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:53Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey Elections: President Erdogan Faces Colossal Defeat As Opposition Wins Mayor Polls\| Oneindia Turkey's main opposition party clinched major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's AK Party. Ekrem Imamoglu secured Istanbul while Mansur Yavas won.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish opposition leads in vote to run Istanbul and other key cities, preliminary results showed Turkish opposition leads in vote to run Istanbul and other key cities, preliminary results showed, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who had set his sights on retaking control of those.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

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London Lions lose EuroCup final first leg to Besiktas London Lions are beaten 75-68 by Besiktas in the first leg of their EuroCup Women's final in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
15 killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub during renovation work Fifteen people have died and several are injured after a fire at a nightclub in Istanbul. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Passports seized, scions of two separatist J&K families cut off ideological ties with kin through ads Geelani's granddaughter and Shabir Shah's daughter disavow anti-India views, facing legal issues. Ruwa Shah's father was arrested for terror funding, while she engaged in alleged anti-India activities.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2024

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Catholic church in Istanbul The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed one person during Sunday Mass at a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024
Gunmen attack Istanbul church during Sunday mass, killing one person A person has died after two masked gunmen attacked a church in Istanbul during Sunday services. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024
Gunmen shoot dead churchgoer during Sunday Mass in Istanbul A person has died after two masked gunmen attacked a church in Istanbul during Sunday services. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024

Istanbul final not perfect for fans - Uefa president Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin accepts "not everything was perfect" for fans after criticism about the Champions League final in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023
Volcanoes and sabotage: Wales’ last time in Turkey As Wales return to Turkey for the first time since a 6-4 loss in 1997, BBC Sport Wales speaks to those involved in a wild night in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2023
Girl, 11, dies after losing consciousness on flight An 11-year-old girl has died after losing consciousness during a flight from Istanbul to New York. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023
Fans welcome Man City home after Champions League win Manchester City are welcomed home by fans as they arrive back in the UK from Istanbul after winning the Champions League for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023

'This Man City team is the greatest in English football' Manchester City fans in Istanbul react to their Champions League win and the completion of the Treble. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023
Champions League win 'written in the stars' - Guardiola Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels their Champions League final win over Inter Milan was "written in the stars" after his side sealed the Treble in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
'Tears shed as Man City conquer Champions League mountain' Manchester City have taken a scenic and often desperately painful route to winning the Champions League but the journey reached its destination in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023	One game to create history - Haaland Manchester City players look ahead to the Champions League final in Istanbul and what it would mean to win the Treble. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
Man City v Inter Milan Champions League final build-up Build-up to Saturday's Champions League final between Man City and Inter Milan in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023	'This is our time': Treble dreams for Man City fans in Turkey for Champions League final Istanbul does not seem a city overwhelmed by football fans - which will be a relief for Turkish authorities. Sky News - Published on June 9, 2023
Champions League Final: Build-up to Manchester City v Inter Milan Watch and listen to 5 live Final Score commentary & text updates as Manchester City face Inter Milan in the Champions League final, Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	Champions League final build-up, plus latest transfer news Build-up to Saturday's Champions League final between Man City and Inter Milan in Istanbul, plus transfer latest. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
Businessman walks over 2,600 miles from London to Istanbul to promote carbon capture A businessman-turned-activist has walked more than 2,600 miles through 14 countries as part of his climate campaign to promote carbon capture. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2023	FA Cup final: Man Utd out to protect legacy of 1999 by ending champions City's treble dream For Liverpool, it is the six Champions Leagues and Istanbul. For Arsenal, it is the Invincibles. For Manchester United, it is the treble and that night in Barcelona. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2023
'Sensational' Sawyers win's long jump gold Watch as Great Britain's Jazmin Sawyers win gold with a "sensational" jump of seven metres at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023	'Excellent' Hodgkinson cruises to 800m gold Watch as Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins gold in the 800m with an "exhibition of excellence" at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023
GB's Hodgkinson storms to European 800m gold Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson storms to gold as she defends her 800m title in style at the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023	Muir digs deep to win record European indoor gold Great Britain's Laura Muir wins gold in the Women's 1500m final with a time of 4:03.40 at the European Indoor Athletics Championships at the Atakoy Athletics Arena, Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023
Watch: European Indoor Athletics Championships final day - GB's Lake & Rowe in action Live BBC Two coverage from the 2023 European Indoor Athletics Championships from the Ataköy Athletics Arena, Istanbul BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023	GB's Snowden, Muir & Baker qualify for 1500m final Watch as Great Britain's Katie Snowden, Laura Muir and Ellie Baker all qualify for the 1500m final at the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023
Hodgkinson happy with start to 800m title defence Keely Hodgkinson starts the defence of her 800m European title by winning her first heat at Atakoy Arena in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023	GB's Neita and Prescod sprint for gold in Istanbul Daryll Neita believes "anything is possible" and vows not to let herself down as she sprints for gold at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023
Hodgkinson aims to seize the moment in Istanbul Britain's Keely Hodgkinson will look to continue her impressive start to the year at the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2023	O'Connor named in Ireland's European Indoors team Commonwealth Games medallist Kate O'Connor is selected in a 16-strong Ireland team for next month's European Indoor Championships in Istanbul. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023
Civilians take to social media to offer aid and share information in disaster-struck Turkey "The first floor of my house in Istanbul is empty. I'm ready to help anyone with shelter and catering." Sky News - Published on February 7, 2023	Turkey retaliates with deadly airstrikes in Syria and Iraq after Istanbul bombing Turkey has struck Kurdish militant bases in retaliation for a bomb attack in Istanbul last week. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2022
Mystery person spotted sitting on bench after Istanbul blast arrested The person who left the scene of a deadly bombing in Istanbul has been arrested. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2022	India condoles with Turkey loss of lives in Istanbul blast IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2022
Explosion on busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul injures 11, local media reports An explosion on a busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul has injured at least 11 people, local media has reported. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2022	Young girl and her father among six killed in Istanbul blast A young girl and her father are among at least six people who have died in a suspected terror attack in Istanbul. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2022
Spirited Hearts punished by Basaksehir in Istanbul Hearts are ruthlessly punished by Istanbul Basaksehir as their Conference League group campaign ends in defeat. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2022	Abramovich seen at Ukraine peace talks after allegations he was poisoned Roman Abramovich has been seen at peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2022
Abramovich 'spotted at Israeli airport' as jet linked to him flies to Istanbul and EU 'agrees sanctions' Roman Abramovich, who last week was hit with sanctions by the UK government over his alleged links to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been seen at an airport in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv,.. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2022