In the commercial neighborhood of Karaköy lies Istanbul Modern, a museum filled with contemporary works by Turkish artists. And by the area's Taksim Gezi Park, travelers will find Taksim Square.

The clang of makeshift carts echoes through winding alleys in one of Istanbul 's oldest neighborhoods as a hidden workforce ...

Istanbul is one of the world's biggest cities, growing larger still every year. Its rapid expansion is putting enormous stress on its water supplies.

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The best ways to get around Istanbul are the buses and trams, which conveniently cover the touristy areas. But remember, buses don't have maps inside and drivers do not announce stops, so you'll ...

Political opposition leader and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was in Turkish police custody Wednesday after he was arrested ...

By Birsen Altayli, Ece Toksabay and Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday ...

As Istanbul residents go about their daily routines, a silent but persistent threat lingers in the air – pollution. With dust ...

A new analysis of earthquake rupture directivity provides essential insights for seismic hazard and risk assessments in urban ...

Now, there are roughly 17 million. As the population rises, so does the demand for water; as residential areas develop on Istanbul's water basins, less water is available within the city itself.