The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's worst electoral defeat in nationwide municipal elections has changed Turkey's political landscape. However, the Opposition's victory came at an awkward time. Turkey's Western allies were looking to strengthen ties with the Turkish President.

Big opposition wins in last week’s elections reasserted the country’s liberal, secular values, says novelist Elif Shafak

A fire that raged from the basement of a 16-storey building in central Istanbul killed at least 29 people Tuesday, with flames and thick smoke billowing for hours despite a massive emergency response.

A fire that raged from the basement of a 16-storey block in central Istanbul left at least 29 people dead Tuesday, with flames and thick smoke billowing for hours despite a massive emergency response.

Tragic fire at Istanbul nightclub kills 29 during repair work. Investigations ongoing to determine cause. Community mourns.

Seven people were admitted to hospital in a serious condition following the fire during renovation work

Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in 2028.

After more than two decades of uninterrupted rule, is the tide turning in Turkey? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threw all the weight of his AKP party behind a bid to unseat Istanbul's charismatic mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Instead, the possible presidential contender extended his gains in Sunday's local elections.

The CHP delivered an unprecedented wave of defeats to President Erdoğan who showed himself as having little to offer the electorate

Turkey's local elections saw the opposition party claim victory in key cities, reshaping the political landscape.

Turkey's local elections show opposition CHP's success over AKP, signaling a shift in Turkish politics and voter dissatisfaction.