Galatasaray hammer Juventus in Champions League playoff clash
Galatasaray delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday to dismantle 10-man Juventus 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.
Istanbul
Turkish Airlines to increase Istanbul-Yerevan flights to 14 per week
Türkiye's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, is set to expand its services between Istanbul and Yerevan to 14 weekly flights starting in June, gradually increasing the frequency of flights.
Two suspected Israeli intelligence agents detained in Istanbul
Turkish authorities on Monday arrested two individuals who were detained previously on allegations of working for the Israeli spy agency Mossad.
Türkiye arrests individuals for spying for Israel
Turkish intelligence (MIT), as well as the Istanbul prosecutor's office and police, have detained two individuals accused of spying for the Mossad.
Turkish Airlines plane catches engine fire en route to Istanbul
A Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in India, after one of its engines caught fire mid-flight.
Iran and US to meet in Oman in coming days - report
The U.S. administration has agreed to negotiate with Iranian delegates in Oman, and talks are expected to take place on February 6, Axios reported.
Witkoff and Araghchi may meet in Istanbul by end of week - media
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi may meet in Istanbul as early as Friday, February 6, to discuss a potential agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Istanbul-Tehran flight makes emergency landing in Ankara
A passenger aircraft operating a flight from Istanbul to Tehran had to divert and make an emergency landing in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
Turkish Intelligence Head meets with Hamas representatives in Istanbul
Representatives of Turkish intelligence and Hamas discussed the Gaza peace plan in Istanbul.
Russia ready to continue dialogue with Ukraine in Istanbul
Kiev initiated the suspension of the negotiation process in Türkiye last year due to a lack of "tangible progress"
Russian Consulate General confirms body found in Bosphorus identified as Svechnikov
The Russian Consulate General in Istanbul confirmed that a male body found in the sea in Istanbul’s Besiktas district has been identified as Nikolai Svechnikov, a Russian swimmer who went missing in August 2025, during the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race.
Snowstorm hits Istanbul, snarling travel
A fierce cold front slammed Istanbul overnight on January 18, turning rain-slicked streets into a shimmering snowscape after weeks of mild weather.
Türkiye’s holiday destination marks another record year
Türkiye’s leading holiday destination Antalya ended 2025 with a new visitor record, welcoming a total of 17.12 million tourists, according to Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
Nearly 30 ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish security forces detained 29 suspects in Istanbul on Wednesday during coordinated operations targeting individuals accused of spreading propaganda for the ISIS terrorist group (banned in Russia) on social media, authorities said.
Tanker incident ends in sea off Istanbul
The Azerbaijani tanker Kalbajar has "freed" itself from a Turkish-flagged tanker off the coast of Istanbul, after its anchor chain became entangled in the other vessel's propeller.
Over 120 terror suspects arrested across Türkiye
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said that 110 suspects were arrested in the metropolis as part of an operation against the ISIS terror group (banned in Russia).
Russians actively booking summer 2026 holidays in Türkiye
Sales for summer 2026 tour packages to Türkiye have launched, sparking significant demand from Russian tourists, with early booking discounts of up to 40%.
Dozens detained in Türkiye in connection with illegal betting
Turkish authorities will detain nearly 30 individuals as part of illegal betting on football match outcomes, with arrest warrants already issued.
Over hundred ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have detained 115 suspected ISIS (the terrorist group banned in Russia) members they say were planning to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office said.
Over 20 detained in Istanbul as police crack down on municipal corruption
Turkish police detained 22 suspects on Tuesday in the second round of operations on corruption allegations at the municipality of Istanbul’s Şile district.
