The Battle of Adrianople during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829 played a crucial yet overlooked role in Greece's fight for ...

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

The jailing of Istanbul’s mayor pending his trial on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival. The ...

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. For seven consecutive days, protests have erupted across various Turkish ...

Analysts say a convergence of international factors gave Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the opportunity to try to ...

The Met Office says: "For some, Barcelona can be a good Easter holiday destination as you can expect plenty of warm sunshine ...

Prologue An Orphic hymn says that Kypris, Aphrodite of Cyprus, was the “scheming mother of necessity.” She controlled and ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from SSW to SW at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 59 °F (15 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 75 °F (23.9 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17. ...

Assault units of the 29th Guards Army of the Vostok group liberated the village of Constantinople in the DPR. This is reported by the telegram channel "Warrior DV". "At the moment there is a cleanup ...

Journey back in time as we explore the dramatic fall of Constantinople! Discover the rich history and stunning sights of Istanbul that witnessed this pivotal moment. 🌍 #HistoryUnveiled # ...

Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 38 °F (3.3 °C). Cloudy with a high of 53 °F (11.7 °C). Winds variable at 6 mph (9.7 kph). Mostly cloudy ...