Turkey targets over 120 suspects in countrywide anti-narcotics operation

“A simultaneous operation was carried out on Friday under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Prevention of Financing of Terrorism and Money Laundering Investigation Bureau, to capture and detain 120 suspects who are members of the aforementioned criminal organizations and are currently in the country,” the prosecutor said.

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Turkey opposition congress proceeds despite court suspension order

“The holding of the CHP Istanbul Provincial Congress elections on September 24, 2025, without the removal or amendment of the interim decision issued by our court by the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice, which is the legal authority, is contrary to our court order, and the proceedings must be suspended,” a court letter said.

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Officials from across Islamic world meet, discuss Iran-Israel conflict

Istanbul was the venue for the 51st summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), seeing foreign ministers and other officials gather in the Turkish city to discuss hostilities between Iran and Israel.

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Powerful 6.2 quake rocks Turkey’s Istanbul

The tremor epicentered in Istanbul’s Silivri district, sending people running to the streets in search of safety

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CHP member appointed acting mayor of Istanbul

Aslan bested the AKP candidate after three rounds of vote

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Turkey arrests over 340 in Imamoglu protests

The arrest of Istanbul’s powerful mayor has sparked large demonstrations across the country in recent days, demanding his release

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Attack on Iraqi consulate in Istanbul

Iraq commended the Turkish authorities’ swift response to the incident, but stressed the importance of taking necessary measures to protect diplomatic missions

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Istanbul top prize as Turkey votes in local polls

Voters went to the polls on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.

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Police shoot dead two 'terrorists' outside Istanbul court: minister

Turkish police shot dead two members of a leftist terrorist organization, DHKP-C, who attacked a security checkpoint outside Istanbul's main courthouse, injuring six people.

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