Istanbul’s Musical Ferry Can Be A Soulful Experience
It's already one of the world's most original commutes -- the ferry trip between Istanbul's European and Asian sides gives a daily quarter of a million passengers unforgettable views on…
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Kurdish Prisoners End Hunger Strike in Turkey After Ocalan Call
Thousands of inmates in Turkish prisons ended their mass hunger strike on Sunday, heeding a calling by militant Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan whose jail conditions they were protesting.
Wikipedia Asks European Rights Court to Lift Turkey’s Ban
The foundation that runs Wikipedia said Thursday it had filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Human Rights to lift Turkey's two-year block on the website.
CNN Turk Under Fire for Cutting Interview with Toppled Opposition Mayor
CNN's Turkish channel was criticized Tuesday after it cut short an interview with the opposition candidate for Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who was stripped of his position one month…
Turkey Ends Ban on Lawyer Visits to Kurdish Rebel Chief Ocalan
Turkey has lifted a ban on lawyer visits to imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan, the justice minister said on Thursday, reversing an eight-year policy of isolation.
US Consular Staffer in Turkey Remains Jailed as Spy Trial Resumes
A U.S. consular staffer was ordered to remain in custody by a Turkish court on Wednesday after the latest hearing in his trial on espionage charges -- part of a growing rift between…
Deposed Istanbul Mayor Vows ‘Revolution’ for Democracy
Istanbul's deposed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was stripped of his election win this week, told AFP he would lead a "revolution" for democracy ahead of next month's re-run of the vote.
Is Erdogan Taking a Risk with Istanbul Vote Re-run After Opposition Win?
Following weeks of speculation, Turkey's top election body has ordered a re-run of Istanbul's mayoral election, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan alleged widespread fraud in the vote,…
Turkey’s Election Board Cancels Istanbul Vote Results, After Opposition Win
Turkey's top election body ordered a re-run of the Istanbul mayoral election on Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party complained about its shock defeat in the vote, the state…
Top Turkey Court Rejects Jailed Journalist Appeals
Turkey's highest court rejected appeals on Friday from two prominent journalists jailed over links to the failed coup in 2016, state media reported.