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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 northwestern Turkey within the Marmara Region.

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Three elderly men sit at a cafe at an outside table. They have small glasses of tea in their hands.

Istanbul's 'pensioner's cafe' provides for poor retirees

Istanbul's 'pensioner's cafe' provides for poor retirees

Due to high inflation, many elderly Turks can barely survive off their pensions. A cafe in Istanbul has a solution.
SocietyDecember 7, 202402:11 min
Olaf Scholz, Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Scholz, Erdogan to meet amid tensions over Middle East

Scholz, Erdogan to meet amid tensions over Middle East

The two leaders are set to meet in Istanbul. Relations between Germany and Turkey have been strained for years.
PoliticsOctober 19, 202401:57 min
View of a boy in swimming trunks jumping into the Bosporus

Thousands swim between continents in iconic Istanbul race

Thousands swim between continents in iconic Istanbul race

The Bosporus Cross-Continental Swimming Race between Asia and Europe has been held annually since 1989.
SocietyAugust 25, 202402:18 min
A version of Kumpir, a baked potato filled with salad, cheese and vegetables, is photographed on a wall at the Port of Istanbul in Turkey.

Turkey's Kumpir baked potatoes are the ultimate street food

Turkey's Kumpir baked potatoes are the ultimate street food

Kumpir is one of the most popular street foods in Istanbul. Here's how this hearty and tasty dish is made.
LifestyleJuly 30, 202404:54 min
The female Euromaxx reporter is standing in front of a man selling colorful, glass and crystal lanterns. His stand is packed with different lantern shapes and sizes, brightening the surroundings.

Discover the spectacular Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

Discover the spectacular Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

DW takes you on a tour of the amazing architecture and labyrinth streets of Turkey's Grand Bazaar.
TravelJuly 14, 202405:06 min
A young Syrian refugee taps on his tablet PC

Syrians in Turkey face deportation into an unknown future

Syrians in Turkey face deportation into an unknown future

Turkey is deporting Syrian refugees back to Syria, despite international concerns and dire warnings by rights groups.
PoliticsJune 29, 2024
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Members of Istanbul's LGBTQ+ community at a party

Istanbul Pride: 'They want you to be afraid'

Pride marches are already banned in Turkey, and Istanbul's LGBTQ+ community fears things could get even worse.
Human RightsJune 28, 202403:38 min
Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the crowd with a wave at his party's campaign rally

Erdogan's farewell? Turkey's leader hints at retirement

Ahead of local elections, Turkey's president has said he is retiring from politics. Will he actually go through with it?
PoliticsMarch 14, 2024
The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, during an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul

Ukraine's grain shipments still facing obstacles

A month after Russia and Ukraine agreed on a sea corridor, insurance premiums are just one hindrance to grain exports.
Food SecurityAugust 22, 2022
Murder of Pinar Gultekin woman sparks nationwide protests

Turkey faces up to femicide

Femicide and violence against women are serious problems in Turkey. All eyes are now on two court rulings.
Human RightsJune 19, 2022
A man stands with his legs spread out as a woman cowers

A daily nightmare: Violence against women

Every two-and-a-half days, a woman in Germany dies at the hand of her partner or ex-partner.
SocietyNovember 25, 2021
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