Golden Horn
Archaeological remains from Byzantine era found during restoration of historic Istanbul station
Remains of what archaeologists believe is from a Byzantine coastal town have been found during the restoration works of Istanbul's Haydarapaşa railway station, which stands on the Asian side of the Bosphorus.
Unique Turkish cliffside mosque entices tourists
In Turkey's lush green Black Sea region, tourists are flocking to a mosque situated on a cliff and offering a spectacular view.
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Building in Istanbul collapses after landslide takes away foundation
Torrential rains in Istanbul triggered a landslide on a construction site in the Sütlüce neighborhood on July 24, stripping away an apartment building's foundation and causing it to collapse.
Istanbul's new Karaköy pier to open this month after 10 years closed
A new floating pier in Istanbul's Karaköy district was installed in the early hours of May 24, due to go into service later this month after 10 years closed.
Istanbul's iconic Spice Bazaar receives facelift
A comprehensive restoration of Istanbul's historic Spice Bazaar, located near the iconic Hagia Sophia Museum and Blue Mosque, has been completed.
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Suspect detained over attack on church wall in Istanbul
A suspect was detained on May 2 after a racist attack on the wall of the Armenian Surp Takavor Church in Istanbul's Kadıköy district.
Racist graffiti inscribed on Kadıköy church wall
Racist graffiti has been written on the wall of the Armenian Surp Takavor Church in Istanbul's Kadıköy district, weekly newspaper Agos has reported.
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Putin speaks to Greek Orthodox patriarch in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch Dimitri Bartholomew as part of a two-day visit to Turkey, the Kremlin stated on its official website on April 3.
Body of missing Italian man found in Istanbul
The body of an Italian man who disappeared in Istanbul two weeks ago has been found in the Fatih district of the city.
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New floating pier ready to replace Istanbul’s historic Karaköy dock in Golden Horn
New floating pier ready to replace Istanbul’s historic Karaköy dock in Golden Horn