Akpolat’s arrest is the most recent example of the increasing pressure on opposition from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Since the municipal elections, the targeting of the opposition ...

Ayse Barim, a renowned manager of Turkish television stars, has always steered clear of politics, but that did not help her escape prison on charges of "attempting to overthrow the government".

Turkish authorities have detained a prominent investigative journalist and four of his colleagues and replaced an elected pro ...

The winter months are as good of a time as any to pay a visit to Kadıkoy, where you’ll find locals making the most of the ...

A Turkish court arrested a well-known talent manager over the charge of attempting to overthrow the government in an investigation connected to nationwide protests in 2013, a court document seen by ...

Istanbul street markets can be found in every neighbourhood you find yourself in. There are local street food markets all over Turkey, and they are such a great way to get a feel for the culture of ...