Turkish activists have hung a huge banner on Istanbul's Haliç Bridge saying “Hide your children—Trump is coming” ahead of his attendance at the NATO summit in Ankara Tuesday.
July 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Turkish activists have hung a huge banner on Istanbul's Haliç Bridge saying “Hide your children—Trump is coming” ahead of his attendance at the NATO summit in Ankara Tuesday.
Say hello to Istanbul's latest statue
June 26, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Say hello to Istanbul's latest statue
Drew a lil Walf over one of Istanbul's airports on wplace. Someone already found me, see if you can too!
August 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Drew a lil Walf over one of Istanbul's airports on wplace. Someone already found me, see if you can too!
There’s something deeply charming about Istanbul’s storefronts.
#Istanbul2025 #StorefrontStories #WindowsWithSoul #UrbanCharm #Istanbulstreets
#Istanbul2025 #StorefrontStories #WindowsWithSoul #UrbanCharm #Istanbulstreets
December 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
There’s something deeply charming about Istanbul’s storefronts.
#Istanbul2025 #StorefrontStories #WindowsWithSoul #UrbanCharm #Istanbulstreets
#Istanbul2025 #StorefrontStories #WindowsWithSoul #UrbanCharm #Istanbulstreets
#Ukraine-US-Turkey trilateral meeting in Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace has ended.
May 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#Ukraine-US-Turkey trilateral meeting in Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace has ended.
Istanbul’s Basilica Cisterna….
August 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Istanbul’s Basilica Cisterna….
Istanbul’s snow is gone and the kitties are back! And in full album cover mode too!
February 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Istanbul’s snow is gone and the kitties are back! And in full album cover mode too!
Today, in Istanbul’s Maltepe district, over 2.2 million citizens, according to organizers—took to the streets, demanding democracy, justice, and freedom in the face of Erdoğan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.
March 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Today, in Istanbul’s Maltepe district, over 2.2 million citizens, according to organizers—took to the streets, demanding democracy, justice, and freedom in the face of Erdoğan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.
Elon Musk is now suspending accounts of opposition figures in Turkey for reporting on the massive protests against Erdoğan’s autocratic regime following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor.
“Free speech absolutist” my a$$
“Free speech absolutist” my a$$
March 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Elon Musk is now suspending accounts of opposition figures in Turkey for reporting on the massive protests against Erdoğan’s autocratic regime following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor.
“Free speech absolutist” my a$$
“Free speech absolutist” my a$$
Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
The pontiff also celebrated Mass in Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena for the country’s Catholic community. He is scheduled to fly to Lebanon on Sunday.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Istanbul’s way of reminding me that art doesn’t always have to be inside galleries.
#Istanbul #Turkey #travel #color #photography
#Istanbul #Turkey #travel #color #photography
October 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Istanbul’s way of reminding me that art doesn’t always have to be inside galleries.
#Istanbul #Turkey #travel #color #photography
#Istanbul #Turkey #travel #color #photography
Turkish police detained 97 students during a student protest at Istanbul’s Boğaziçi University, the protests were against a cleric known for legitimising violence against women and child marriage.
“Where were the police when women were dying?" #3E #EndImpunity
“Where were the police when women were dying?" #3E #EndImpunity
May 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Turkish police detained 97 students during a student protest at Istanbul’s Boğaziçi University, the protests were against a cleric known for legitimising violence against women and child marriage.
“Where were the police when women were dying?" #3E #EndImpunity
“Where were the police when women were dying?" #3E #EndImpunity
Anyway, the Turkish coastguard are reported to have noticed a ship parked on the metaphorical double-yellow lines, so hopefully everybody is safe and it gets dragged off soon.
Cargo ship runs aground off Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait - Türkiye Today
100-meter Comoros-flagged cargo ship runs aground off near Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, prompting ongoing rescue efforts by Turkish coast guard
www.turkiyetoday.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Anyway, the Turkish coastguard are reported to have noticed a ship parked on the metaphorical double-yellow lines, so hopefully everybody is safe and it gets dragged off soon.
Finally made it to Istanbul.
September 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Finally made it to Istanbul.
Street art and clever signs, Istanbul’s got personality ;)
#Photographersofbluesky #blueskyartshow #Photohour #Eastcoastkin #Blueskykin #Photography #Streetart #Onlybeautifulthings
#Photographersofbluesky #blueskyartshow #Photohour #Eastcoastkin #Blueskykin #Photography #Streetart #Onlybeautifulthings
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Street art and clever signs, Istanbul’s got personality ;)
#Photographersofbluesky #blueskyartshow #Photohour #Eastcoastkin #Blueskykin #Photography #Streetart #Onlybeautifulthings
#Photographersofbluesky #blueskyartshow #Photohour #Eastcoastkin #Blueskykin #Photography #Streetart #Onlybeautifulthings
Floundering across the Bosphorus ft.trib.al/84AGPW1 | opinion
Floundering across the Bosphorus
Istanbul’s annual cross-continental swimming race is no place for Byronic triumph
ft.trib.al
September 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Floundering across the Bosphorus ft.trib.al/84AGPW1 | opinion
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united.
https://to.pbs.org/4rtTiTT
https://to.pbs.org/4rtTiTT
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on Christian unity
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and We...
www.pbs.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united.
https://to.pbs.org/4rtTiTT
https://to.pbs.org/4rtTiTT
🇹🇷 Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
For centuries, cats and Istanbul's residents have enjoyed a close relationship. Istanbul has more than 160,000 stray cats who are regularly fed by the city's 16 million residents.
For centuries, cats and Istanbul's residents have enjoyed a close relationship. Istanbul has more than 160,000 stray cats who are regularly fed by the city's 16 million residents.
February 2, 2026 at 10:41 AM
🇹🇷 Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
For centuries, cats and Istanbul's residents have enjoyed a close relationship. Istanbul has more than 160,000 stray cats who are regularly fed by the city's 16 million residents.
For centuries, cats and Istanbul's residents have enjoyed a close relationship. Istanbul has more than 160,000 stray cats who are regularly fed by the city's 16 million residents.
On May Day, demonstrations were held in over 100 cities across Turkey, but Erdoğan’s police responded with mass arrests — hundreds and hundreds of people detained, especially in Istanbul's Taksim Square. 1/2
May 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
On May Day, demonstrations were held in over 100 cities across Turkey, but Erdoğan’s police responded with mass arrests — hundreds and hundreds of people detained, especially in Istanbul's Taksim Square. 1/2
Istanbul’s cats don’t care if a million-dollar F1 car is coming their way — the city is theirs!
NEXTA
NEXTA
April 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Istanbul’s cats don’t care if a million-dollar F1 car is coming their way — the city is theirs!
NEXTA
NEXTA
Free Ekrem Imamoglu : Turkey demands justice!
For a month, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been unjustly imprisoned on political charges - Erdogan’s blatant attempt to silence opposition. 1/3
For a month, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been unjustly imprisoned on political charges - Erdogan’s blatant attempt to silence opposition. 1/3
April 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Free Ekrem Imamoglu : Turkey demands justice!
For a month, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been unjustly imprisoned on political charges - Erdogan’s blatant attempt to silence opposition. 1/3
For a month, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been unjustly imprisoned on political charges - Erdogan’s blatant attempt to silence opposition. 1/3
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace for talks with Russian representatives. The meeting is expected to include discussions on a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin.
May 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace for talks with Russian representatives. The meeting is expected to include discussions on a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin.
The mayor of Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district was taken into custody earlier today on charges including bribery, embezzlement and fraud, as Turkish authorities continued a crackdown on the country’s opposition.
Another Turkish opposition politician taken into custody
Hasan Mutlu, mayor of Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district, is the latest in a string of opposition politicians to be arrested in Turkey.
www.politico.eu
September 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The mayor of Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district was taken into custody earlier today on charges including bribery, embezzlement and fraud, as Turkish authorities continued a crackdown on the country’s opposition.
Naval drones attacked 3 Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers near Kilyos, 2-3 km off Turkey’s coast. Two drones hit Velora but did not explode, a third hit nearby James II, and Altura was also damaged. Explosions were felt in Istanbul’s Rumelifeneri district. #Russia
May 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Naval drones attacked 3 Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers near Kilyos, 2-3 km off Turkey’s coast. Two drones hit Velora but did not explode, a third hit nearby James II, and Altura was also damaged. Explosions were felt in Istanbul’s Rumelifeneri district. #Russia