Istanbul

Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul

Erdogan says on X he is monitoring the situation and his office issues advice on what people should do in the case of further quakes

US and Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive and posi

The talks are led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Russia and Central Europe Sonata Coulter and Russia's new ambassador to Washington, Alexander Darchiev

Russia, US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul

Both delegations will be made up of only diplomats and the talks will focus on normalising the operations of the diplomatic missions of both countries

Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan's rival

Nearly 2,000 people have been detained recently

Turks protest over Istanbul mayor's detention

The Istanbul mayor faces charges of corruption, and aiding a terrorist group

Protests ramp up over Istanbul mayor's detention

The government denies accusations and restricts gatherings

Russia suggests restoring air links at US talks

Restoring flights may mark a key economic breakthrough in the Putin-Trump rapprochement

Is it enough to achieve the middle-income country status?