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Istanbul

Istanbul is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. It is located in north-western Turkey within the Marmara Region.

The Bosphorus, which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, divides the city into a European (Thracian side), and an Asian (Anatolian side). The city is also divided by the Golden Horn, a natural harbor bounding the peninsula where the former Byzantium and Constantinople were founded.

Fußball Deutschland Türkei Mesut Özil wechselt zu Fenerbahce Istanbul

Mesut Özil to Fenerbahce: A perfect fit? 18.01.2021

Mesut Özil has left Arsenal for Fenerbahce, the club announced. A move to Turkey is the next logical step, but expectations for the former Germany midfielder will be high in Istanbul.

Türkei Istanbul | Canan Kaftancioglu umringt von Menschen vor dem Caaglayan Gericht

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens rivals with jail 17.01.2021

Left-wing CHP leader Canan Kaftancioglu inflicted a humiliating defeat on Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul in 2019. Now the Turkish president wants revenge in court.
Samjhauta Express Zug

Is the Pakistan-Iran-Turkey rail link economically viable? 14.01.2021

Iran, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to revive a transnational train service, which is likely to connect Islamabad, Tehran and Istanbul this year. But can the three countries bear its cost?
Türkei Istanbul | Studentenproteste | Bogazici Universität

Turkey: Dozens arrested as students protest Erdogan university pick 06.01.2021

Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Istanbul, despite a city ban on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Police have arrested 36 people since the protests began on Monday.
Champions League Gruppe H l PSG Paris vs Istanbul Basaksehir l Anti-Rassismus-Banner

Does Romanian football have a racism problem? 10.12.2020

The issue of racism and Romania was thrust into the spotlight on Tuesday when a Romanian match official allegedly made a racist remark. But was it racist and does the country have a problem with racism in football?
Frankreich Fußball Champions League Paris Saint Germain - Istanbul Basaksehir

Opinion: With Champions League walkoff, players step up fight against racism 09.12.2020

For all their fame and fortune, footballers are often used as pawns. The decision by Paris Saint-Germain and Basaksehir players to walk off together is a demonstration of a real power rarely used, says DW's Matt Pearson.
Türkei Super-Lig-Meister 2020 Istanbul Basaksehir | Erdogan

Basaksehir: Champions League newcomers with strong Erdogan links 03.11.2020

Turkish champions Basaksehir are set to take on Manchester United in the Champions League. Domestically, they've shaken up the Super Lig, but links to President Erdogan give the club a political aftertaste.
Fußball | Champions League | RB Leipzig vs. Istanbul Basaksehir

Champions League: Angelino stars as RB Leipzig prove they're here to stay 20.10.2020

In a clash of the plastic clubs, RB Leipzig came out on top against Istanbul Basaksehir. Angelino was the matchwinner, as Leipzig demonstrated that they can go a long way in the competition once again.
Theater Vorhang

Turkey bans Kurdish-language play in Istanbul 17.10.2020

Bans on Kurdish cultural events or activities are not rare in Turkey. The outlawing of the Kurdish-language play "Beru" has been condemned as the latest attack on Kurdish culture.
John McAfee

Founder of anti-virus giant McAfee arrested in Barcelona, faces extradition 06.10.2020

Officers at Barcelona airport said they arrested John McAfee as he was about to board a flight to Istanbul. He could face extradition to the US, where he is wanted on tax evasion charges.
Türkei Ebru Timtik gestorben

Hunger-striking Turkish lawyer dies — denied fair trial, EU says 28.08.2020

Istanbul colleagues said Ebru Timtik has died, 238 days into her hunger strike in Silviri jail demanding a fair trial. As mourners approached a northern city cemetery during her burial, police fired volleys of teargas.
Symbolbild Pressefreiheit in der Türkei

Press freedom in Turkey — light at the end of the tunnel? 19.08.2020

The declining freedom of the press and expression in Turkey has been a topic of debate for many years. However, Istanbul-based press freedom lawyer Veysel Ok says there is still hope.
Weißrussland Festgenommene Russen bei Minsk

Russia says alleged mercenaries are 'in no way connected' with Belarus 31.07.2020

The Russians detained near Minsk were heading to Istanbul and have nothing to do with the elections in Belarus, Russian authorities said. Belarus claims they are mercenaries sent in to destabilize the country.
Polen Warschau | Frauenrechte & Protest gegen Rückzug von Istanbul-Konvention

Poland: Protesters slam plans to withdraw from domestic violence convention 24.07.2020

Protesters have rallied across Poland after the government signaled it planned to withdraw from the Istanbul domestic violence convention. Some officials have said the pact could endanger the traditional family.
Berlin: Journalist Yücel zur Vernehmung vor Amtsgericht

Journalist Deniz Yücel sentenced to almost 3 years prison in Turkey 16.07.2020

The German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison in a controversial trial in Turkey. The verdict was delivered in absentia, as Yücel is now living in Germany.
Türkei Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Sonnenaufgang

Museum, church or mosque? The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul 10.07.2020

The Hagia Sophia, with its massive dome and four minarets, is nearly 1,500 years old. Turkey's top court has now paved the way for the museum to be reconverted to a mosque.
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