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PHOTO ESSAY: Behind Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, a world of artisans endures

For centuries, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has been more than a marketplace. Behind its crowded passageways, generations of craftspeople have made, repaired and restored the objects that eventually emerge for sale.

The Independent UK

How to spend the perfect long weekend in Istanbul

Hidden gem shops, heavenly hotels and sights that are like a double espresso for the senses: how to spend the weekend in Turkey’s largest city

Evening Standard

The Turkish Super Lig has outmuscled the Saudi Pro League - for one good reason

Has the bubble burst with Saudi Arabia's footballing dream? And are Turkiye there to swoop in?

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Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat

ISTANBUL — More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said.

Bangkok Post

People, Cats, And Perfect Timing: Sami Uçan’s 25 New Street Photos

For more than 16 years, Sami Uçan has explored the streets of Istanbul with his camera, documenting the city's ever-changing rhythm through moments most people would simply walk past. His photographs rely on patience, impeccable timing, and a keen eye for visual relationships, capturing the brief instant when people, animals,…

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Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has joined a new political party. This move follows a court order impacting his former party's leadership. The new party aims to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan's long rule. Imamoglu faces corruption charges which he denies. The opposition's splintering could benefit the president's prospects.

The Economic Times

Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport after London hub sees passenger numbers fall

Heathrow has been knocked off the top spot for the first time since 2023, with Istanbul handling almost 300,000 more passengers in July as the London airport pushes ahead with plans for a third runway.

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Heathrow says need for expansion clear as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport

Air transport hub in west London reports 7.86m passengers in July, compared with 8.15m for Istanbul’s new airport away from the city

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport

The west London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July, whereas its Turkish rival recorded 8.15 million.

Evening Standard

London Heathrow records its busiest day of the year so far

The West London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July

The Independent UK

Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants

ISTANBUL - Turkish lawmakers on Monday voted through a bill offering limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants, a key step in the peace process that seeks to end decades of deadly violence.

Bangkok Post

Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters

ISTANBUL - Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK on Sunday criticised a proposed Turkish law setting out the fate of its fighters after disarmament, a day before parliament prepares to consider it.

Bangkok Post

How Trabzonspor shocked Turkish rivals to make Mohamed Salah their Black Sea saviour

Never before has a big name rejected Istanbul, but Trabzonspor, a club on the rise, offered Mohamed Salah more than riches

The Guardian - UK

Istanbul cymbals: From Ottoman war tool to pulse of global music

ISTANBUL - The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform featureless metal discs into highly prized handcrafted cymbals.

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‘Poirot’s hotel was the place to stay in Istanbul’: the book that inspired my travels

Falling in love with a novel motivated these five travel writers to immerse themselves in locations from the Yukon and Kyrgyzstan to the Côte d’Azur

The Guardian - UK

After teargas, protests and legal strife, Turkey has a new opposition party. Is this the man who can defeat Erdoğan?

Under Özgür Özel, the CHP became Turkey’s most popular party. Now his Yeni (New) movement is growing fast, says the Istanbul-based novelist Kaya Genç

Euronews

Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

The Guardian - UK

I thought my life would feel sorted when I turned 40. It doesn’t – and that’s OK

Born in the former East Germany, I was caught between two systems. But it’s a mistake to think of the ‘in-between’ as life’s waiting room, says writer Carolin Würfel

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Between Two Continents: How to Make the Most of an Istanbul Airport Layover

Explore how to handle a layover at Istanbul International Airport. Learn where to sleep, eat, and how to reach the city stress-free.

Euronews

Coexistence isn’t a medieval memory. Ask the rabbis of the Muslim world

Rabbi Mendy Chitrik argues that Europe should engage more with Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries, viewing them as living bridges for dialogue, coexistence and cooperation rather than relics of the past.

Euronews

London, Istanbul, Paris: These are Europe’s busiest airports for 2025

With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only.

The Economic Times

The failed coup of July 2016: Turkey's 'turning point'

Turkey's 2016 coup attempt marked a turning point for the nation. This event led to widespread purges and detentions across state institutions. President Erdogan consolidated his power, transforming the political system significantly. The judiciary and military faced substantial reforms and purges. These changes continue to impact Turkish society and its…

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34 Charming Moments Of Human-Animal Interactions Captured Across Istanbul By This Street Photographer

Istanbul’s streets are full of stories, and photographer Mehmet Esen has a talent for spotting the ones starring the city’s cats and dogs. His candid images capture animals resting amid busy crowds, riding public transportation, interacting with strangers, and confidently claiming their place in the urban landscape. Photographed in both…

Marie Claire

Presenting: The Ultimate Beauty Insider's Guide to Turkey

From hammams to high-tech aesthetics.

Radio France Internationale

Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide unsettles Turkey and Azerbaijan

Israel's parliament voted on 29 June 2026 to recognise the 1915 Armenian genocide, breaking with decades of official reticence on the issue. RFI spoke to three regional experts to unpack the politics behind the vote and its fallout: Gerald Steinberg, professor at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv; Richard Giragossian, director…

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