Istanbul
largest city in Turkey
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- 3h ago
Heavy rain floods Istanbul, a 14-year-old boy dies after electric shock in a puddle
Heavy rain on Wednesday, 14 October, flooded streets, underpasses and basements across Istanbul, stalled evening traffic and left a 14-year-old boy dead. Rhodes and Skiathos in Greece were hit by flooding too.
- 5h ago
Istanbul floods kill 14-year-old boy, trap bus passengers and close schools for a day
A 14-year-old boy was electrocuted in the Balat neighborhood of Istanbul as heavy rain flooded roads, metro stations and homes. Schools will stay shut for a day on Thursday 15 October.
- 19h ago
Turkish police raid Halk TV headquarters, halt broadcast and detain 11 people
Police took control of the Istanbul headquarters of Halk TV, one of the few Turkish broadcasters not aligned with the government, early on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Prosecutors say the probe centers on the channel's chairman, who lives abroad and denies the allegations.
- yesterday
Azerbaijan defends school dress rules as hijab protests, arrests and Turkey row grow
Officials defend the new rules and tell Turkey to stay out, as the Interior Ministry reports 37 detentions and protesters gather outside Azerbaijan's consulate in Istanbul.
- 2d ago
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, scoring three times after the break
Joao Cancelo equalised just before half-time, then Lamine Yamal set up two second-half goals as Barcelona won 4-1 at Galatasaray on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
- 3d ago
PKK militants vacate four camps in northern Iraq as Turkey peace process advances
Turkish security sources, as reported by Anadolu, say the PKK vacated four camps in northern Iraq on 8 October. The withdrawal follows Turkey's parliament passing a conditional pardon law in August that takes effect only once disarmament is confirmed.
- 6d ago
Raphinha misses Barcelona's Getafe and Galatasaray games with hamstring problem
Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the La Liga match at Getafe and the Champions League game at Galatasaray, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday. The Brazilian forward picked up the problem while playing for Brazil.
- Oct 8
Istanbul building collapse kills five, including three children, in Maltepe district
The lower three floors of a seven-storey building in Istanbul's Maltepe district gave way on Thursday morning, killing five people, three of them children. Nine people were pulled out alive, and the building's architect and site manager have been detained.
- Oct 7
Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay defects to Erdogan's AKP, ending 27 years of opposition rule
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pinned the ruling party badge on Cemil Tugay in Ankara on Wednesday, expanding government control to Turkey's third-largest city.
- Oct 7
Turkey moves to dismiss manager Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League defeats
The Turkish Football Federation decided to part ways with head coach Vincenzo Montella following four straight Nations League losses and an early exit from the 2026 World Cup.
- Oct 7
Russian boxing chief Umar Kremlev says Donald Trump Jr. reimbursed Bahamas party expenses
Russian businessman Umar Kremlev stated in Istanbul that Donald Trump Jr. reimbursed him for hundreds of thousands of dollars spent hosting post-wedding festivities in the Bahamas.
- Oct 6
Seven countries enter race for 2036 Summer Olympics as IOC sets three-year selection process
The International Olympic Committee confirmed seven countries in dialogue for the 2036 Summer Games, setting an October 31 deadline ahead of a mid-2029 host vote.
- Oct 6
Istanbul Middle School Stabbing Leaves One Student Dead and Seven Injured
A 15-year-old student entered a middle school in Istanbul's Başakşehir district in uniform on Tuesday morning and stabbed eight students, killing one and hospitalizing seven others.
- Oct 2
Turkish court detains referee chief Ferhat Gündoğdu in match appointment probe
An Istanbul judge has remanded Central Referee Committee president Ferhat Gündoğdu and four officials in custody over allegations of manipulating referee assignments, exam results, and official records.
- Oct 2
Mike James sustains Achilles tendon injury in Anadolu Efes defeat against Red Star Belgrade
EuroLeague all-time top scorer Mike James was stretchered off with a suspected Achilles tendon injury during Anadolu Efes' 77-72 defeat against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday.
- Oct 1
Russia cleared to compete at 2027 European Games in Istanbul, minister says
Russian athletes have received permission to compete at the 2027 European Games in Istanbul under their national flag, following their exclusion from the 2023 edition in Poland.
- Oct 1
Real Madrid falls 102–98 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Sofia for worst European start in 68 years
Despite erasing a 22-point deficit behind 26 points from Theo Maledon, Real Madrid fell 102–98 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Sofia, leaving the Spanish club with three consecutive EuroLeague defeats.
- Oct 1
Lublin hosts Bogdanka Volley Cup with six European champions and international stars
The fifth Bogdanka Volley Cup will feature Bogdanka LUK Lublin, PGE Projekt Warszawa, Fenerbahce, and ACH Volley Ljubljana at Hala Globus on 10 and 11 October ahead of the Polish league season.
- Oct 1
Turkish police arrest Mersin mayor Vahap Seçer and 58 others in municipal corruption probe
Police in southern Turkey have detained Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer alongside 58 other individuals, including two district mayors, over alleged irregularities in public tenders.
- Oct 1
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of fuel reserves as US drops export ban threat
Group of Seven leaders agreed on 2 October to coordinate a 100-million-barrel emergency oil and diesel release through the IEA, prompting US President Donald Trump to withdraw threats of a diesel export ban.
