Istanbul

Turkey’s Shift Toward Autocracy Intensifies

It has now been just over a week since the arrest and subsequent jailing of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading political rival of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Thousands have flooded the streets across Turkey, participating in protests that have ignited the largest wave of unrest in the...

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Arrested In Operations Targeting Politicians

Turkish authorities have arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in a large-scale operation targeting politicians, business leaders, and municipal officials. The arrests, carried out in dawn raids, have resulted in the detention of around 100 individuals on allegations of corruption, bribery, and links to banned groups. In a video statement recorded...

Watch: Stray Dog Saves Dying Puppy By Delivering It To Veterinarian In Istanbul

A stray dog in the Beylikdüzü district of Istanbul became a hero when she saved the life of her dying puppy by bringing it to a local veterinary clinic. The extraordinary act was captured on security cameras and has since gone viral, highlighting the incredible bond between animals and the...