Istanbul

The printed notice that reads, “India, Pakistan and Bangladesh brothers, please don’t ask for a discount,” in a shop in Istanbul. Photo: Screengrab
Offbeat

'Don't Ask For Discounts' sign for Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis in Istanbul shop sparks online debate

The footage has sparked widespread discussion, prompting users to reflect on cultural habits, tourism etiquette, and retail experiences abroad

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World+Biz

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Turkey's Istanbul

People hold up a poster reading, "Turkey will win", at a rally, to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, 29 March 2025. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan's main rival

Police officers use pepper spray on a demonstrator wearing dervish clothes, during a protest on the day Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 23, 2025. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
World+Biz

Turkey detains more than 1,000 in protests since Istanbul mayor's arrest

Riot police use water cannons to disperse university students during a protest against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Ankara, Turkey, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan
Middle East

Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor's detention, interior ministry says

Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu gather near the city's police headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey, on 19 March 2025. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Turkey detains Istanbul mayor in what opposition calls 'coup'

Social Welfare Minister Dipu Moni (3rd from left) led the Bangladesh delegation at the meeting. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Foreign ministers attend D-8 Council's 'Extraordinary Meeting' in Istanbul

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul has a typical Ottoman layout with a central dome surrounded by four semi-domes over the prayer hall. Photo: Collected
Explorer

Bosphorus bliss: In the land of the Ottomans

Turkish police stand guard outside the Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church after two masked gunmen were shooting during Sunday service, in Istanbul, Turkey January 28, 2024. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
Middle East

Masked gunmen kill one person in Istanbul Catholic church

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Corporates

Carlo Ancelotti: The Don and the Ticket to Istanbul

Members of the security forces stand on Taksim Square after an explosion on busy pedestrian Istiklal street in Istanbul, Turkey, November 13, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
World+Biz

Turkey blames deadly bomb on Kurdish militants; PKK denies involvement

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World+Biz

Turkey accuses Kurdish PKK over Istanbul bomb attack

Forensic technicians work after an explosion on busy pedestrian Istiklal street in Istanbul, Turkey, November 13, 2022. REUTERS/Kemal Aslan
World+Biz

Person who left bomb causing Istanbul explosion arrested