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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.

Obst- und Gemüsemarkt in Istanbul

Is Erdogan's Turkey on the edge of a crash? 23.07.2018

The Turkish lira is falling, prices are rising. Experts warn that the Turkish economy is close to collapse, but President Erdogan wants growth at any price — and even more power. Julia Hahn reports from Istanbul.

Türkei Gay Pride Demo

Istanbul police disperse gay pride march 01.07.2018

Riot police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of people at a gay pride march in Istanbul. The city's LGBTI community and their friends had said they were determined to march.
Deniz Yücel, Demonstration gegen in der Türkei inhaftierte Journalisten

Yücel on trial: A timeline of his year spent in Erdogan's prisons in Turkey 28.06.2018

In 2017, a journalist from Germany's Die Welt reported to Turkish police for questioning and spent the next year behind bars without charge. His trial over terrorism and incitement charges begins in Istanbul on Thursday.

Voters in Istanbul pleased with Erdogan election victory 25.06.2018

Turkish voters living in Istanbul are pleased that incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had won the country's national election.
Türkei Emin Sarıoğlu

Recep Tayyip Erdogan divides youth vote on Turkey's election eve 23.06.2018

A generation has grown up with Erdogan in power as prime minister or president. These young voters and their disparate views will determine their country's election and its future. Julia Hahn reports from Istanbul.
Türkei Silivri Gefängnis

Turkish students charged with terrorist propaganda after peace rally 05.06.2018

Istanbul university students have been jailed for protesting against Turkish military action in neighboring Syria. Their supporters say the students simply demonstrated constitutionally protected free speech.
USA Dienstleistungsunternehmen Uber

Erdogan says Uber is 'finished' in Turkey 02.06.2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says ride-hailing app Uber no longer exists in his country. His statement comes after Istanbul taxi drivers called for the service to be banned.
Turkei - Geld wechseln

Inside Europe: Will the tumbling lira impact Turkey's elections? 01.06.2018

Turkey's currency has lost over 10 percent in value against the dollar in the last month alone. Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan triggered investor anxiety when he said he wanted a greater say in monetary policy if he wins this month's elections. The plunging lira comes at a bad time for Erdogan, as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Istanbul, Atatürk Kulturzentrum (AKM)

Istanbul's planned new cultural center exposes deep political divides 25.05.2018

Once the symbol of modern Turkey, the Ataturk Cultural Center has been abandoned for a decade since closing in 2008. Amid furious debate about its future, many are unhappy with the current grand plans for the site.

Istanbuls neues Kulturzentrum

Presenting the plans for Istanbul's new and hotly disputed cultural center 25.05.2018

After being left to decay for 10 years, a revamped version of Istanbul's Cultural Center is to reopen in 2020. Many opposed the demolition of the building symbolizing Atatürk's modernist vision of Turkey.
Türkei Erdogan

Inside Europe: Could Erdogan's snap elections backfire? 18.05.2018

When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called early presidential and general elections for the end of June it appeared to wrong-foot the opposition. Most predicted an easy victory for Erdogan’s ruling AK Party. But Turkey’s fragmented opposition has seized the moment, achieving a rare unity and selecting strong candidates. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Türkei Eröffnung Stadion Basaksehir

Turkey's 'Imam Beckenbauer,' Recep Tayyip Erdogan, applies for Euro 2024 27.04.2018

Germany and Turkey both want to host Euro 2024 and the deadline for applications is now up. Turkey's chances are considered decent — because of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and despite his recent human rights record.

Türkei Erdogan kündigt Neuwahlen an

Inside Europe: Early elections in Turkey 20.04.2018

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called snap elections for June 24th. They were originally scheduled for November 2019. Keith Walker talks to DW's Dorian Jones, in Istanbul, about the reasons for bringing the elections forward.
Türkische und Deutsche Fahne

German Foreign Ministry investigating arrest of German reporter in Turkey 13.04.2018

Germany's Foreign Ministry has said it is investigating claims that a German journalist has been detained in Turkey. Adil Demirci is believed to have been arrested while on vacation in Istanbul.
Kroatien Proteste gegen Istanbul-Konvention

Croatia ratifies convention on women's rights despite protests 13.04.2018

Croatian lawmakers have backed a treaty safeguarding women and girls in the face of right-wing and Catholic opposition. Critics of the Istanbul Convention argue that it will indirectly legalize gay marriage.
Can Dündar

Turkish journalist Can Dundar faces Interpol red notice possibility 02.04.2018

An Istanbul court requested that President Erdogan's government ask Interpol countries to arrest journalist Can Dundar, who currently lives in Germany. Dundar has said such a request would be a "disgrace" for Turkey.
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