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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.

Türkei Istanbul Jubelnde Menschen auf Panzer

Inside Europe: Three years on from Turkey's failed coup 19.07.2019

Turkey has commemorated the third anniversary of a failed military coup against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But the fallout of the botched takeover continues to poison Turkey's relations with its European neighbors and the United States. And that distrust is being exploited by Russia. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Türkei Istanbul Polizei geht gegen LGBT Aktivisten vor

Istanbul police use tear gas to disperse gay pride march 30.06.2019

Police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of people at a banned gay pride march in Istanbul. Activists had gathered to promote rights for gay and transgender people. They had hoped the ban would be lifted.

Podcast Inside Europe

Inside Europe podcast 27.06.2019 28.06.2019

Climate change and Europe's searing heatwave - The Czech prime minister survives a no-confidence vote – An unprecedented defeat for the Turkish president - Swedes swap planes for trains for their summer holidays – A migrant rescue vessel ignores Italian ban – Alcohol sales in Scotland reach record low – Greece’s scam culture – And summer picks for good books.

Kommunalwahlen in der Türkei | Ekrem Imamoglu

Inside Europe: An historic win by Turkey's opposition 28.06.2019

Opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu has won the mayorship of Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, after a rerun. The scale of his victory has caused a political earthquake in Turkey and many believe it will have far reaching consequences for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the country. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Türkei | Istanbuls neuer Bürgermeister Imamoglu trifft auf Präsident Erdogan

In Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's power begins to crumble 27.06.2019

The ruling AKP's loss in Istanbul's local elections was the worst political defeat Turkey's president has ever suffered, and it could be symbolic of a deeper crisis. Is this the beginning of the end of the Erdogan era?
DW TV Quadriga 27.06.2019

Turkey: Is Erdogan Losing His Grip? 27.06.2019

Turkish president Erdogan and his AK party are the big losers of Istanbul’s mayoral election. Will the opposition candidate’s victory be a turning point for the whole of Turkey? Our guests: Cagri Özdemir (DW), Laura Lale Kabis (DGAP), Alan Posener (Die Welt)
Türkei Rede des neuen Bürgermeister von Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu | Anhänger in Beylikdüzü

Opinion: Istanbul and Hong Kong – a double victory for democracy 25.06.2019

You could describe what has happened in Hong Kong and Istanbul as classic cases of authoritarian rulers scoring own goals. Who knows how they will deal with this in the medium term, writes Alexander Görlach.
Türkei Istanbul Ankara Demonstrationen Mai Juni 2013

Istanbul Gezi Park 'terror' trial underway 24.06.2019

The 16 defendants stand accused of "attempting to overthrow the government" and organizing protests in 2013. If convicted, they could receive life sentences without the chance for parole.
Türkei Neuer Bürgermeister von Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu

Opinion: Turkish democracy is still alive 24.06.2019

The Turkish opposition's victory over the ruling party in Istanbul's rerun election is an important victory for democracy. It also sets the stage for a possible shift in the country's politics, writes DW's Erkan Arikan.

Türkei Rede des neuen Bürgermeister von Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu | Anhänger in Beylikdüzü

Istanbul election rerun: Opposition candidate wins key mayoral race 23.06.2019

Opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu has taken the lead in a high-stakes rerun of Istanbul's mayoral race. The results deal a blow to President Erdogan's ruling party, which had called for the redo of the vote.
Türkei Wahlen Istanbul Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Istanbul votes in crucial mayoral rerun 23.06.2019

The first mayoral vote in March was annulled after the ruling AKP party's losing candidate cried foul. Critics say the rerun is proof that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan does not want to lose his grip on power.
Istanbul Stadtteil Kasimpasa Erdogan Anhänger

Turkey: Back to Erdogan's Istanbul roots 22.06.2019

Istanbul has always been one of the most important places for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kasimpasa, his old neighborhood and his birthplace, continues to stand behind him.
Türkei Wahlen Wahlkampf

Istanbul mayor's race: Taking on the establishment 22.06.2019

Ekrem Imamoglu rocked Turkish politics with his shock mayoral victory in Istanbul in March. But after the first vote was annulled over apparent irregularities, he's running again. Opinion polls show that he's ahead.
Türkei, Istanbul: Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoglu hält Ansprache

Istanbul's second go at electing a mayor 21.06.2019

Voters in Turkey's biggest city are going to the polls in a controversial election rerun. The ruling AK party argued that the initial vote in March was marred by irregularities, but the opposition insists victory was snatched from its hands.
Türkei Wahlen Wahlkampf

Germany wary as Istanbul votes under shadow of Erdogan 21.06.2019

As the re-run elections in Istanbul approaches, Germany — Turkey's top trading partner — has called for fair elections. Why is this election so significant? Is this the beginning of the end for President Erdogan’s party?
Bildkombo Saudi-Arabien | Jamal Khashoggi & Mohammed bin Salman

Jamal Khashoggi: UN finds 'credible evidence' linking Saudi crown prince to murder 19.06.2019

The UN said that Khashoggi was "the victim of a brutal and premeditated" murder, "planned and perpetrated" by Saudi officials. The journalist was allegedly strangled in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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