Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

The Queen of Belgium arrived in Istanbul and met with Emine Erdoğan. During her visit, the Queen toured an exhibition from Bayraktar. Erdoğan presented the Queen with a brooch featuring traditional Turkish motifs made using oya, su, and sarma techniques.

A bus pulled over to the side of the road and opened its doors.

A project that began could not be completed, leaving rights holders waiting for its conclusion for years.

An individual stated an intention to appeal to the European Human Rights Commission if a desired outcome is not achieved.

The Fenerbahçe sports club presidency election has narrowed to two remaining candidates.

A woman in Istanbul was reportedly beaten, suffering broken bones and internal bleeding. According to the claim, the alleged perpetrator was her fugitive ex-boyfriend, Mehmet Şerif Teydi.

Moments of fans rushing the field with torches occurred during a derby match, according to the source. The incident happened during the Sparta Bırak derby.

Water dam occupancy levels across Turkey have generally increased due to a rich season of rain and snow, according to the Istanbul Water Management Foundation. Turkish farmers, however, stated that they have not observed any effect on the fertility of their fields.

A medical professional reflected on a new treatment performed for the first time in Turkey, expressing satisfaction and excitement. The professional considered how previous patients could have benefited from this treatment, potentially saving their limbs.

A court case related to Al-Kuyumchi's financial problems has been ongoing for 16 years.