Istanbul
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Istanbul Authorities Ban April 24 Commemoration Gathering
For another consecutive year, Istanbul officials have denied permission for public Armenian Genocide commemoration events, signaling ongoing restrictions.
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Gunfire Erupts Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
A violent confrontation occurred Tuesday outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, resulting in one fatality among the gunmen and injuries to two police officers.
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Erdogan Offers Istanbul as Venue for Ukraine-Russia-US Talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed Türkiye’s readiness to host future negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., a proposal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted.
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Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Hit By Drone Near Istanbul
A Russian “shadow fleet” tanker carrying 140,000 tons of oil was struck by a drone near Istanbul, highlighting the risks of Moscow’s sanctions-evading oil exports.
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Armenia’s Parliamentary Delegation Heads to Istanbul for IPU Meeting
From April 16 to 19, Armenia’s National Assembly delegation will engage in discussions on cooperation and security at the Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly.
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Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Yerevan and Istanbul from March 11, 2026
Turkish Airlines will launch flights to Yerevan and Istanbul from March 11, 2026, expanding Armenia-Turkey air links and regional travel options worldwide.
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380 Singapore Airlines Passengers Stranded in New York and Istanbul for Two Days Amid Severe Delays
Hundreds of Singapore Airlines travelers were left stranded for two days in New York and Istanbul after a series of weather and technical disruptions grounded their flights, highlighting the challenges of winter travel and the limits of airline support.
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Pope Leo XIV Expected To Visit The Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople
Pope Leo XIV begins his first foreign trip with a historic visit to Turkey and is expected to visit the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople in Istanbul.
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Putin Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, despite calls from Ukrainian President Zelensky. The Kremlin delegation will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.
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Zelenskyy Awaits Putin in Turkey for Critical Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Turkey for direct talks on ending the war.
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Putin Proposes Direct Talks with Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Push
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, as Western leaders push for a 30-day ceasefire.
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Erdoğan Message Again Avoids Genocide Term on 110th Anniversary
Turkish President Erdoğan issued a message on the 110th Armenian Genocide anniversary, again avoiding “Genocide,” describing deaths under WWI, and claiming no discrimination despite past incidents.
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Suspect Released After Gun Attack on Private Dadyan Armenian Secondary School
One of the two suspects arrested for a gun attack targeting the Private Dadyan Armenian Secondary School in Istanbul’s Bakırköy district has been released, while the other was referred to the court. The attack, which occurred early yesterday morning, involved…