A golden retriever raced with an ambulance carrying its owner in Istanbul. The race ended when the ambulance arrived at the hospital and the owner was taken inside. After being refused entry, the dog patiently waited outside for his owner.

Istanbul: Dog refuses to leave owner, runs behind ambulance

A thick, slimy layer of so-called "sea snot" is spreading in Turkey's Sea of Marmara to the south of Istanbul at alarming levels, posing a growing threat to marine life and the fishing industry.

'Sea snot' outbreak off Turkish coast rings environmental alarm

Turkish foreign minister meets Muslim community in Greece

Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul

Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha

Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan called on the Taliban to reaffirm their commitment to achieving a negotiated settlement for Afghan peace. The foreign ministers of these three countries have issued a joint statement after talks in Istanbul.

Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan urge Taliban to agree on ceasefire

The lucrative "geo-politics" of hosting Afghan peace talks: What will Doha, Istanbul get?

Turkey detains ten retired admirals over open letter

Turkish police detained dozens of protesters on Thursday (February 4) demonstrating against Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's appointment of a new rector to Istanbul's Bogazici University.

Turkish police detains dozens protesting against Erdogan appointed rector

Greek restorer Venizelos Gavrilakis uses microscopes, cotton swabs and a delicate touch to bring artefacts back to life in churches in Istanbul, where concerns have grown about the preservation of its Byzantine history.

Greek restorer tends to Istanbul church artefacts that 'live through centuries'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced student protesters as “terrorists” and vowed to crack down on demonstrations opposing the appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul’s most prestigious university.

Erdogan vows crack down on demonstrations in Istanbul

Major cities across Turkey could run out of water. Poor rainfall has led to a severe drought. Taps in Istanbul could run dry in 45 days.

Gravitas: Istanbul could run out of water in 45 days

Turkey Drought: Country's water reservoirs at their lowest levels in 15 years

Pics: Istanbul not the only place with water crisis, know about these cities

Istanbul's students protest against Erdogan-appointed university rector

Marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, this year it assumes great significance amid the pandemic. During the unprecedented lockdown countries across the World, reported increased cases of domestic violence. The United Nations has given a Clarion call for ending gender based violence. The 2020 theme is fund, respond, prevent, collect. 16 days of activism against gender based violence . From Mexico to Istanbul, women across world take to the streets to protest against gender violence.

Women call for end to domestic violence after lockdowns bring more attacks

Turkey slams US less than a week before Mike Pompeo's visit

French land artist Saype showed his latest frescoes of giant spray-painted "human chain" in Istanbul on Monday (October 26) as part of an art project composed of interlocked hands across the world in a bid to promote humanity and equality.

Mesmerizing drone footage shows gigantic hands floating in Istanbul's Golden Horn

Turkish capital hit by a massive sandstorm

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reconverted the historic Chora church, one of Istanbul's most celebrated Byzantine buildings, into a mosque on Friday, a month after opening the famed Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship.

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey's Chora church also converted to mosque

Now, Turkey to convert another former Istanbul church into mosque

Turkey is planning to pull out of a European accord on women's safety. The move comes weeks after a young woman was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Hundreds of women have stormed the streets of Istanbul, calling on the government not to ditch the international convention. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the report.

Gravitas: Turkish women rally against domestic violence

After 86 years of operating as a museum, Istanbul's Hagia Sophia reopens as a mosque today for Friday prayers. Watch report.

First Friday prayers after reconversion of Hagia Sophia

The fate of Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia has been decided, fulfilling Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s pledge to rename it as a mosque and revive Muslim worship. Here are some Interesting facts about this architectural wonder.

Hagia Sophia: Interesting facts about Istanbul’s architectural wonder

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