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.
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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.
Turkish Airlines sets date for Istanbul-Yerevan route launch
Turkish Airlines will inaugurate regular flights between Istanbul and Yerevan in March 2026, marking a new step in bilateral relations between Türkiye and Armenia.
Turkey’s Marmara Sea recedes from shore
Turkey’s Marmara Sea has suddenly receded about 20 meters from the shore, the Haberturk TV channel reported.
Trial of former Istanbul mayor may last 12.5 years
The trial of former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is scheduled to begin next spring in Turkey and could last approximately 12.5 years, according to the Cumhuriyet newspaper.
Azerbaijan inaugurates official tourism office in Türkiye
The Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau officially inaugurated its office in Istanbul, Türkiye, the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan said.
Istanbul tops global traffic congestion ranking
Istanbul has once again been ranked as the city with the world's worst traffic congestion, with drivers losing an average of 118 hours per year to gridlock.
Türkiye to continue expanding trade with Hungary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Istanbul yesterday.
Botaş plant burns near Istanbul
A major fire has erupted at a facility operated by the Turkish energy company Botaş on the outskirts of Istanbul, with dozens of firefighters and emergency crews deployed to the scene.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Turkey
Today, Pope Leo has embarked on his first foreign trip as Catholic leader with a visit to Turkiye.
Türkiye seeks to resume Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed hope that direct peace talks between Moscow and Kiev will be held in Istanbul, his press service said.
Erdoğan supports resuming Moscow-Kiev talks in Istanbul
According to the Turkish leader, the talks have borne fruit in the humanitarian sphere
Azerbaijani and Armenian MPs hold talks in Istanbul
The parliamentary delegations of Azerbaijan and Armenia held talks in Istanbul, Türkiye, the Azerbaijani parliamentary press service reported.
Russia ready to resume Istanbul talks with Ukraine
Russia is willing to resume the negotiation process in Istanbul with Ukraine, director of the Second Department of CIS countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexey Polishchuk said.
Russia-Turkey trade and economic ties developing steadily - MFA
Russia and Turkey have not yet resolved all issues related to mutual settlements affected by sanctions, Russia's charge d'affaires ad interim in Turkey Alexey Ivanov said on the sidelines of the 16th Asian Conference of the Valdai …
Ex-Istanbul mayor faces up to 2,000 years in prison
Turkish prosecutors have completed an indictment against former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and submitted it to the court, seeking up to more than 2,000 years in prison for the ex-mayor.
