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Istanbul

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

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The 10 most visited cities in Europe

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TravelSeptember 27, 202310 images
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the end of a joint news conference in Istanbul.

Zelenskyy visits Istanbul, Erdogan backs Ukraine's NATO bid

Zelenskyy visits Istanbul, Erdogan backs Ukraine's NATO bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he believes that Ukraine deserves to be granted NATO membership.
PoliticsJuly 8, 202301:22 min
Headquarters of Republican People's Party in Istanbul

Turkish elections: 'Hope springs eternal'

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PoliticsMay 20, 2023
A Kurdish woman holds up an artificial rose during a demonstration

Women in Turkey fear for their rights

Women in Turkey fear for their rights

Erdogan wants to limit protection of women from violence and harassment if he wins the election.
SocietyMay 18, 202304:40 min
A poster displaying a Russian soldier with a slogan reading 'Glory to the Heroes of Russia.

Young Russian men find refuge in Istanbul

Young Russian men find refuge in Istanbul

Young Russians refusing to fight in Ukraine have been fleeing to Istanbul. DW spoke with two friends who made the move.
ConflictsJanuary 23, 2023
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Opinion: Let women who experience violence talk about it

Opinion: Let women who experience violence talk about it

Survivors of gendered violence should be encouraged to speak about their experiences, writes DW's Oladoyin Olatunbosun.
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Oladoyin Olatunbosun
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Human RightsNovember 25, 2022
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A month after Russia and Ukraine agreed on a sea corridor, insurance premiums are just one hindrance to grain exports.
Food SecurityAugust 22, 2022
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Human RightsJune 19, 2022
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SocietyNovember 25, 2021