Best Istanbul Hotels

Istanbul News provides news and analysis on Istanbul and international current events, business, finance, politics, economy, sports and more.

Suspected woman suicide bomber dies in Istanbul: media - DAWN.com DAWN.com Suspected woman suicide bomber dies in Istanbul: media DAWN.com Riot police stand guard at Taksim square during a pro-Kurdish protest against military air strikes, in central Istanbul. - Reuters Photo ISTANBUL: A woman whom Turkish police suspect of having been a suicide bomber died in Istanbul late on Thursday ... Report: Woman Killed in Bomb BlastABC News all 97 news articles »

Istanbul hosts Van Gogh Alive exhibit - PanARMENIAN.Net Bloomberg Istanbul hosts Van Gogh Alive exhibit PanARMENIAN.Net Net - Van Gogh Alive, an international traveling exhibition that presents the life and work of the 19th-century Dutch artist in a novel perspective, opened in Istanbul on Feb 9. According to Today's Zaman, the exhibit will remain on display until May ... Traveling exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' opens in İstanbulToday's Zaman all 9 news articles »

For Farah, road to London may go through Istanbul - IAAF Online Diaries - International Association of Athletics Foundation International Association of Athletics Foundation For Farah, road to London may go through Istanbul - IAAF Online Diaries International Association of Athletics Foundation In his first IAAF Online Diary, World 5000m champion Mo Farah talks about his training arrangement, his early season races, his new charity and foundation, and the likelihood of competing at next month's World Indoor Championships in Istanbul. Top athletes from 178 countries to compete in İstanbulToday's Zaman all 5 news articles »

Istanbul Mayor to get rousing welcome: CM - Waste Management World Istanbul Mayor to get rousing welcome: CM Waste Management World Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that a rousing welcome will be given to Mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas on his arrival in the provincial metropolis and Lahorites, in line with their traditions, will extend maximum hospitality to ... and more »

Lira Weakens a Second Day After European Union Rejects Bailout for Greece - Bloomberg Lira Weakens a Second Day After European Union Rejects Bailout for Greece Bloomberg The Turkish currency declined 0.6 percent at 1.7633 per dollar at 10:02 am in Istanbul, heading for the biggest decline this year and the lowest level since Jan. 31. Yields (BENCH) on the benchmark two-year bond rose seven basis points, ... and more »

Erdogan's decision to talk to Kurdish rebels being questioned by courts - The National The Nation, Pakistan Erdogan's decision to talk to Kurdish rebels being questioned by courts The National ISTANBUL // The Turkish prime minister yesterday faced a challenge by the country's judiciary over government-ordered secret talks by Ankara's main intelligence agency with a Kurdish rebel group. Based on a police investigation, special prosecutors in ... Turkish press reviewToday's Zaman Power game within Turkish establishmentHurriyet Daily News (press release) Turkish security service rejects summons over PKK talksReuters AlertNet Journal of Turkish Weekly -The Daily Star all 93 news articles »

İstanbul was most dangerous province for women last month - Today's Zaman İstanbul was most dangerous province for women last month Today's Zaman The most dangerous province in Turkey in January 2012 in terms of gender-based violence was İstanbul. Eastern Turkey is typically considered to be the hotbed of violence against women, but last month's statistics suggest the problem plagues the west as ... Turkey - Factors to Watch on Feb 9Reuters DIARY - Turkey - to April 4Reuters Africa Turkey Sells $1 Billion of Bonds After Borrowing Costs FallBusinessWeek all 9 news articles »

Turkey and Iran diverge over Syria - The Associated Press The Associated Press Turkey and Iran diverge over Syria The Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey and Iran, regional heavyweights and heirs to imperial pasts, expanded trade in the past decade and papered over their traditional rivalry with diplomacy and rhetoric. Now these neighbors have staked out opposing positions in ... and more »

Turkey - Factors to Watch on Feb 10 - Reuters Turkey - Factors to Watch on Feb 10 Reuters | ISTANBUL Feb 10 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Friday. The lira stood at 1.7565 against the dollar at 0628 GMT, firming from 1.7553 late on Thursday. The yield on benchmark two-year bonds ... Lira and the vicious cycle of easy moneyHurriyet Daily News (press release) all 2 news articles »

Bosphera Private Equity Raising $350 Million for Turkish Buyouts - Bloomberg Bosphera Private Equity Raising $350 Million for Turkish Buyouts Bloomberg Bosphera Advisory Ltd., a newly established buyout firm based in Istanbul, is raising $350 million for acquisitions in Turkey, and is in advanced talks with eight potential companies. Bosphera, set up through a spinoff of Global Capital Management Ltd. and more »

In Booming Istanbul, A Clash Between Old And New Istanbul is rapidly changing as Turkey's economy surges. Working-class neighborhoods are being cleared to make room for expensive villas, luxury hotels and upscale restaurants. A new documentary film warns that the latest mega-projects will damage the social and cultural fabric of the city.

Istanbul and Aegean coast: Seascapes and history The sea of Marmara shimmered to my right, a pod of dolphins played improbably in the ferry-and tankers-choked Bosporus strait, and minarets pierced my jet-lag fog on my first Istanbul evening.

Deep snow brings Istanbul to halt ISTANBUL, Turkey, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Heavy snow and blizzard conditions ground Istanbul, Turkey, to a halt Wednesday while eastern European officials say 60 people died in winter's frigid grip.

Istanbul Tops European Real Estate Trends Report, Followed by Munich and Warsaw Istanbul was ranked as the European city with the best prospects for 2012 by PricewaterhouseCooper and the Urban Land Institute, with German cities also on top.

Istanbul and Aegean coast offer seascapes, antiquities and a warm welcome ISTANBUL - The sea of Marmara shimmered to my right, a pod of dolphins played improbably in the ferry-and tankers-choked Bosporus strait, and minarets pierced my jet-lag fog on my first Istanbul evening.

Gulf countries meet in Istanbul Foreign ministers of six Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, are meeting in Istanbul to explore new ways of cooperation with Turkey amid Iranian threats to immediately halt oil exports to Europe.

Suspected woman suicide bomber dies in Istanbul: media ISTANBUL: A woman whom Turkish police suspect of having been a suicide bomber died in Istanbul late on Thursday after explosives that she was carrying went off, media reports said on Friday.

The best view in Istanbul In Istanbul for the nth time in the past three years, I was looking for a hotel that was out of the tourist route but at the same time convenient for it. Over the last 12 months alone, I’d visited the Topkapi Palace and the Aya Sofia four times; so I reckoned I could live without seeing these landmarks this time, on a three-day stopover in Turkey on my way to Europe . However, just in case I ...

Elizabeth Thorp: Istanbul's 10 Most Romantic Spots (PHOTOS) . Majestically astride two continents, it is a mystical playground of historical marvels, a palimpsest of civilizations that takes travelers back in time.

Protesters storm Syrian consulate in Istanbul Istanbul, Feb 6 (IANS) About 400 protesters threw objects and tried to storm the Syrian consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul Sunday, Xinhua reported.

Dozens held after violence at anti-IMF rally - World news - Europe ... ISTANBUL — Turkish police used water cannons, tear gas and pepper spray on Tuesday to disperse hundreds of demonstrators, protesting against the annual ...

Istanbul and Aegean coast: Seascapes and history - Travel - msnbc.com ISTANBUL — The sea of Marmara shimmered to my right, a pod of dolphins played improbably in the ferry-and tankers-choked Bosporus strait, and minarets ...

Turkey braces for more heavy rain, flooding - Weather - msnbc.com ISTANBUL — Authorities say they are bracing for more heavy rain in Turkey as rescuers continue searching for nine people dragged away by flood waters in ...