The last years of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire, founded in 1299, collapsed in November 1922, when the last sultan, Mehmed VI, was sent into exile. The First World War had been a disaster for the […]
Istanbul hosts 32nd Bosporus Cross-Continental Swimming Race
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL SPORTS AUG 23, 2020 AA Photo Organized by the Turkish National Olympic Committee, the 32nd edition of the Bosporus Cross-Continental Swimming Race was held in Istanbul Sunday […]
Pope Francis ‘very distressed’ over Turkey’s Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Muslim prayers would begin on July 24 at Hagia Sophia. Above, visitors inside the UNESCO World Heritage site. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/z5rb6 ‘My thoughts […]
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates future of iconic Hagia Sophia
Source: Los Angeles Time JULY 2, 2020 ISTANBUL, Turkey — In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as the Byzantine […]
Istanbul: Reclamation works in Hagia Sophia Fatih Madrasah reach final stage
SOURCE: DAILY SABAH In Madrasah of Hagia Sophia, where Sultan Mehmed II performed the first Friday prayer after the conquest of Istanbul, which opened the doors of a new era, […]
Dolphins reconquer Istanbul’s historic peninsula
As citizens enter their second weekend of lockdown, Turkey’s maritime denizens continue to enjoy a significant decrease in sea traffic in the country’s biggest city. Dolphins were seen by […]
Kanal Istanbul project expected to provide annual $1B revenue
DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL Published 13.01.2020 Kanal Istanbul estimated to provide safe passage to 185 ships daily, compared to 118-125 ships through the currently-used Bosporus Strait. (Photo by Urbanization […]
Istanbul’s new Assyrian church to be completed in 2 years, Erdoğan says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL 03.08.2019 “I see Mor Ephrem (Saint Ephraim) Assyrian Church as a new richness for Istanbul,” the president said in the city’s Yeşilköy district on the European […]
Istanbul waterside mansion home to UK PM’s great-grandfather on sale for $96M
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Published 24.07.2019 An Istanbul waterside mansion in which the grandfather of newly-elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson once lived has been put on sale for 550 million […]
Long journey to Europe begins in Istanbul for illegal migrants
EMIR SOMER ISTANBUL Published 09.07.2019 Istanbul attracts migrants here to stay as well as those making the city a starting point for illegally crossing into Europe. Daily Sabah’s […]
New Istanbul mayor a catalyst for change in old Erdogan stronghold
This content was published on June 27, 2019 By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Through his 16 years in power, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has been able to rely on […]
Iftar, a festive evening meal during holy month of Ramadan
The holy Muslim month of Ramadan started for millions of believers across the globe on May 5. During the month Muslims fast from dawn to dusk each day for the […]
Istanbul public transport to be free of charge on May 19, during Ramadan holiday
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Published 15.05.2019 Public transportation will be free of charge in Istanbul during the upcoming Ramadan Bayram (also known as Eid al-Fitr in Arabic) holiday, the General Assembly […]
Istanbul’s mayoral election re-run will only make Erdogan weaker
Opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu has become even more confident in the weeks after the election. Now that protests have emerged over the election do-over, voters will double down on their […]
3 spectacular Istanbul mosques along Bosphorus
The mosques on the Bosphorus shore fascinate those who see their unique architecture and amazing view. Ortaköy Mosque Ortaköy Mosque was built by Sultan Abdulmecid in 1853. The architect of […]
Essentials of Bosphorus tour: Turkish tea, simit on board ferry
If you are visiting Istanbul, you should at least for once experience commuting by a ferry and admire the beautiful view as you cross the Bosphorus, drink a hot cup […]
Erdogan appears to concede Istanbul defeat after Ankara loss
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON APRIL 1, 2019 (reuters_tickers) By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan suffered a severe setback on Sunday as his […]
Turkey’s Erdogan says he plans to change Hagia Sophia’s title from museum to mosque
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON MARCH 29, 2019 FILE PHOTO: Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya, the Byzantine-era monument which is now a museum, is seen during a sunset in Istanbul, […]
Hagia Sophia might be reverted to a mosque, Erdoğan says
Source: Daily Sabah President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday voiced the possibility of reverting the Hagia Sophia, which has been used as a museum since 1935 and is considered one […]
Connecting Istanbul’s east and west, Marmaray suburban rail officially opens
Source: DAILY SABAH The long-awaited Marmaray project, revamping the existing suburban rail line with a tunnel connecting the sections separated by the Bosporus, finally came into service with all sections […]