Istanbul, Turkey, residents were shaken by a series of earthquakes that hit the region on Wednesday, April 23, at around 1 p.m. local time. The tremors came on a public holiday while many children and ...

In Istanbul, April is the loveliest month. With the last of winter behind them, locals can indulge in numerous entertainments that herald the arrival of spring. The International Istanbul Film ...

Heavy snow has brought life to a standstill in Turkey's biggest city and the authorities have urged citizens to stay at home and off the roads. Heavy snow in Turkey that started on Sunday night has ...

Karagümrük isn’t a part of Istanbul that tourists visit, but it is a microcosm of Turkey’s cultural tensions.

It’s the city where East meets West. The capital of two great empires. And today, a thriving modern metropolis. İstanbul is a place of many layers, where imperial history meets vibrant culture, ...

Cats are such a familiar part of Istanbul that they feel like permanent fixtures in the city. You’ll find them stretched across café chairs, slipping through mosque courtyards, watching ferries, and ...