Hagia Sophia remains the symbolic center of Greek Orthodoxy even centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and conversion to a ...

Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that ...

Ship traffic in both directions of the Istanbul Strait resumed at 12.40 local ... heavy fog was observed in the northern parts of the city, reducing visibility in the area.

Other guests recommended the rooftop and its fantastic view of the historic city center. Istanbul Modern is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., though it's open until 8 p.m. on ...

The cat named "Reis," who travels with its owner through Istanbul’s historical and tourist landmarks and streets, also takes rides on the nostalgic tram and ferry, exploring the city like a true ...

The three Greek and three Cypriot students took holiday leave but did not report, as they should have, to their superiors that they would travel to Turkey and raise a Greek flag outside Hagia Sophia ...

Turkish authorities made a dramatic rescue at Istanbul Airport, uncovering a baby gorilla hidden in a wooden crate during customs inspections. The young primate, belonging to the endangered western ...

The ship rolled over because of an imbalanced loading of the cargo, the governor's office said. Ten of the 15 crew members were rescued by aid personnel. Five jumped into the water and got away by ...

The tallest player in the EuroLeague, Boban Marjanovic, is expected to part ways with Fenerbahce Istanbul ... to move on from the 2.24m Serbian center.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Now that Philadelphia City Council has approved 76 Place, the new arena for the Sixers in Center City, the work begins to get the $1.3 billion project off the ground.

The future of Philadelphia's Market East community in Center City is now crystal clear as City Council has voted to approve a $1.3 billion plan to bring a brand new arena for the Philadelphia ...

After more than two years of contentious debate, months of negotiations, and one final protest that briefly disrupted proceedings, Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved the 76ers’ proposal to ...