Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city known as Constantinople, are being covered ...

Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.

They seem to have won on earth. But will they still win in eternity, because even when it appears like God is losing now, He ...

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Separately, two journalists who covered the anti-government protests in Istanbul were detained early on Friday, the Journalists' Union of Turkey said. The detention of the journalists came a day ...

Who is Ekrem Imamoglu? Mr. Imamoglu became the mayor of Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city and economic engine, in 2019, after defeating a candidate backed by Mr. Erdogan. He was re-elected twice ...

It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember ...

Night - Cloudy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 51 °F (10.6 °C). Cloudy with a high of 53 °F (11.7 °C). Winds ...

The best times to visit Istanbul are from March to May and between September and November. That's when crowds at the city's attractions are manageable, room rates are average and daytime ...

Jeremy Workman’s documentary looks back at a project that may sound like a joke but had serious underpinnings. By Alissa Wilkinson Jason Statham plays a construction worker who’s as deft at ...