Russia’s defence ministry: grain coordination centre launched in Istanbul
The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC), established as part of a landmark deal to resume grain exports from Ukraine, has started work in Istanbul, Russia’s defence ministry...
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Wandering dog is Istanbul commuters’ best friend
In a packed Istanbul passenger ferry between Europe and Asia, all eyes turn to one commuter enjoying the view from his window. Boji, a street...
Turkey approves development plans for Istanbul canal, says minister
Turkey has approved development plans for a huge canal on the edge of Istanbul, Environment Minister Murat Kurum said on Saturday, advancing a project which...
Turkey’s election recount turning into a farce
By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA, April 15 (Reuters) – Electoral officials ordered a second recount of votes in an east Istanbul district on Monday, after two...
Murder in the consulate at Istanbul
If there ever was a case of abuse of diplomatic privilege, the Khashoggi disappearance is as bad as it gets By Alper Ali Riza Until...
Turkey reveals route for new canal to ease Bosphorus shipping
Turkey announced on Monday the route for a planned canal that would reduce shipping traffic on the busy Bosphorus Strait and transform the European half of...
Abbas in Cairo, Istanbul to rally region over Jerusalem
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday intensified efforts to rally Middle Eastern countries against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, setting up talks with Arab leaders...
Turkey seeks arrest of 360 people in probe targeting Gulen network in army
Turkish prosecutors have issued detention warrants for 360 people in an operation targeting supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen within the army, state-run Anadolu news...
More Turkish Cypriots opting to use Larnaca airport
The number of Turkish Cypriots who choose to use Larnaca airport over Ercan (Tymbou) in the north has increased by 30 per cent, daily Kibris...
Helicopter with business executives crashes in Istanbul, killing all aboard (Update)
A helicopter carrying an executive of the Turkish Eczabicasi group and four Russians, including the firm’s Russian operations chief, crashed in Istanbul on Friday, killing...
