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Istanbul
Rick Steves’ Europe: Turkey Has Plenty to Explore Beyond Istanbul
The villages of Turkey have modernized but it's still a place where visitors can slow down and enjoy simpler life.
October 29, 2024
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Rick Steves
Turkish Opposition Sweeps Local Polls, Dealing Blow to Erdogan’s Ruling AKP
After winning presidential elections last year, President Erdogan’s ruling party suffers biggest electoral loss in more than two ...
April 1, 2024
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Adam Morrow
Putin’s Latest Offer for Ukraine Peace Negotiations Rejected by US
President Putin has flagged the idea of a peace deal to end the Ukraine war before, but Western ...
February 12, 2024
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Stephen Katte
Istanbul’s Old Soul Lives on in the Grand Bazaar
The old market is preserving the identity of Istanbul as once being the trade center of the world.
October 24, 2023
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Rick Steves
Istanbul Bombing Aftermath Highlights US–Turkey Tensions
In a sign of strained ties between Turkey and the United States, Turkish officials declined to accept Washington’s ...
November 15, 2022
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Adam Morrow
Turkish Police Arrest ‘Terror’ Suspect in Istanbul Bombing That Killed 6
Police in Turkey have arrested a suspect following an explosion in central Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue on Nov. 13 that left ...
November 14, 2022
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Katabella Roberts
6 Dead in Istanbul Blast, Erdogan Says It ‘Smells Like Terrorism’
ISTANBUL—Six people were killed and 81 others wounded on Sunday when an explosion rocked a busy pedestrian street ...
November 13, 2022
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Reuters
A Vegetarian Journey Through Turkish Cuisine in Meat-Centric Istanbul
By Alicia Eler From Star Tribune Every time I've gone to Istanbul to visit family, I stuffed my ...
September 17, 2022
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Tribune News Service
Flying Over Istanbul Drone Film | Simple Happiness Episode 23
Relax and let your worries be replaced by stunning aerial nature views from some of Istanbul's most beautiful ...
August 13, 2022
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Lifestyle and Learning
US Denies Man Held in Turkey for Fake Passport Is Diplomat
ANKARA, Turkey—U.S. officials denied Thursday that an American citizen arrested in Turkey for allegedly providing a fake passport ...
December 24, 2021
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The Associated Press
Officials: 22 Die in Istanbul From Bootleg Alcohol Poisoning
ANKARA, Turkey—At least 22 people have died in Istanbul and 16 others have been hospitalized and are in ...
December 17, 2021
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The Associated Press
Storm With High Winds Pounds Istanbul; 4 Dead, Several Hurt
ISTANBUL—A powerful storm pounded Istanbul and other parts of Turkey on Monday, killing at least four people and ...
November 30, 2021
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The Associated Press
Hidden Istanbul: How to Leave the Tourist Trail and Get Lost in this Vast City
The fare was only a couple of coins, but they carried me to a whole other continent. Behind ...
June 23, 2021
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Tim Johnson
Lost in Istanbul
With a foot on two continents, a history of empires, and a seaside atmosphere like no other, Istanbul ...
November 10, 2020
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Kevin Revolinski
Earthquake Measuring 4.2 Shakes Turkish Megacity of Istanbul
ISTANBUL—An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.2 hit near Istanbul on Thursday, a Turkish government agency reported, causing some residents ...
September 24, 2020
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The Associated Press
A Culinary Adventure Through Istanbul
Istanbul remains one of the finest places on earth to find a good meal.
June 26, 2019
BY
Tim Johnson
Turkey’s Electoral Board Orders Re-Run of Istanbul Vote
ANKARA—Turkey's top election authority voided the mayoral election won by an opposition candidate in Istanbul and ordered a ...
May 7, 2019
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The Associated Press
Turkey Expands Istanbul Vote Recount After Ruling Party Challenges Losses
ISTANBUL/ANKARA—Election officials expanded a vote recount in Istanbul late on April 4, CNN Turk said, as the ruling ...
April 4, 2019
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Reuters
A unique Turkish bath experience in Istanbul
Editor's note: The Canadian and U.S. governments advise exercising a high degree of caution if travelling to Turkey ...
May 29, 2017
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Barbara Angelakis
Turkey Enters a New, Dark Phase
After a string of deadly terrorist attacks in 2016, Turkish citizens were hopeful at the dawn of the ...
January 5, 2017
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Emel Akan
Video: Turkish Journalist Survives Assasination Attempt Before Being Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail
A prominent Turkish journalist who has opposed the current Turkish government, survived an assassination attempt. Can Dundar, the ...
May 9, 2016
BY
Giuliana Manca
Irate Man Throws Money From Balcony After Robbing Istanbul Bank
Semih Bulut and his family were undergoing financial hardship, in a state of fiscal insolvency. The bankrupt family ...
April 28, 2016
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Giuliana Manca
In Istanbul, an Arabic Bookstore Anchors Syrian Refugees
A rustic, three story-Arabic bookstore in old Istanbul has become an anchor for many Syrians who have stayed ...
April 3, 2016
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The Associated Press
Istanbul Bomber Identified as Militant With Links to ISIS
Turkey's interior minister on Sunday identified the suicide bomber who killed himself and four foreign tourists in Istanbul ...
March 20, 2016
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The Associated Press
Istanbul: A Meeting Point of Two Worlds
Forget everything you've heard about Istanbul. Istanbul is not wise, and don't even think this city is going ...
February 19, 2016
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Tristan Postal
Photographer of Inception-Like World Shares How He Did It and Why
Do you remember having some incredible dreams in childhood? Dreams about strange worlds where the laws of time ...
February 11, 2016
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Petr Svab
1 Person Detained in Connection With Istanbul Suicide Attack
Turkish police have arrested one person in connection with the suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed 10 foreigners, ...
January 13, 2016
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The Associated Press
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