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Turkish prosecutors have asked a court to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and four of his aides pending trial on terrorism and corruption charges, Imamoglu’s office said, as thousands nationwide protest what they call his undemocratic detention. CBC | World News
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Turkey detains dozens of people over social media posts on detained Istanbul mayor
Turkey detained 37 suspects for allegedly making “provocative posts inciting crime and hatred” over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the interior minister said on Thursday. CBC | World News
Read More »Turkish police detain Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a likely presidential candidate
Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, in what the main opposition party called “a coup attempt against our next president.” CBC | World News
Read More »Rangers fan dies in Istanbul ahead of Fenerbahce tie as club left ‘devastated’
Rangers have released a statement on the day of their Europa League match. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Booking.com Black Friday has 35% off holidays – including Istanbul stays from £9 a night
Booking.com has launched its Black Friday sale on several destinations in the UK and abroad – but act fast as there’s not long left to book. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Boeing 767 cargo plane landing without front gear on Istanbul runway captured on video
A FedEx Airlines Boeing 767 cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday without its front landing gear, a Turkish Transport Ministry official said, adding there were no casualties and authorities had launched an investigation. CBC | World News
Read More »Hilton January sale arrives early! Stays in Berlin slashed to £81 and Istanbul from £95
Hilton is rounding off 2023 and starting the new year with an array of discounts for holidaymakers to enjoy, including hotel stays in popular European hotspot for less than £100. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev ‘set for Istanbul’ after Bulgarian drops Facebook clue
Anthony Joshua is set to defend his world titles against Kubrat Pulev, now details have emerged over a potential contest later this year. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »British founder of Syrian White Helmets found dead in Istanbul
The British founder of an organization that trained the Syrian White Helmets emergency response group has died in Istanbul, three people with knowledge of his death said on Monday. CBC | World News
Read More »Jamie Carragher makes Istanbul claim over Rangers’ title chances under Steven Gerrard
Rangers are currently top of the Scottish Premiership ahead of Celtic. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
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