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Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport hits daily flight record during Eid al-Adha

Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen International Airport achieved its highest-ever daily flight volume, managing a record-breaking 894 domestic and international takeoffs and landings in a single day.

01 Jun 2026-12:04
Travis Scott booed by fans at first Türkiye performance

US rapper Travis Scott is facing widespread backlash from furious fans following his first-ever performance in Türkiye, where he reportedly played for less than 20 minutes despite astronomical ticket prices.

01 Jun 2026-11:26
Kanye West rocks Istanbul with historic 118,000-fan show - VIDEO

Global rap icon Kanye West made history in Istanbul on Saturday night, drawing a massive crowd of 118,000 fans to the Atatürk Olympic Stadium for his first-ever performance in Türkiye. The highly anticipated concert quickly turned into one of the biggest musical events of the year.

31 May 2026-13:10
Azerbaijan’s Independence Day marked in Istanbul

A solemn ceremony celebrating May 28, Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, was held in Istanbul, Türkiye.

25 May 2026-21:45
Freiburg fans react to heavy 0-3 defeat to Aston Villa in Istanbul

SC Freiburg supporters reacted with a mix of disappointment and pride after their side suffered a 0-3 defeat to Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul, missing out on a historic first European trophy.

21 May 2026-15:41
Aston Villa end 44-year wait with stunning Europa League triumph in Istanbul

Aston Villa fans celebrated wildly in Turkey after the English club secured a memorable Europa League victory in Istanbul, lifting their first European trophy in 44 years.

21 May 2026-14:23
Europa League final in Istanbul becomes a symbol of football’s changing power dynamics

The UEFA Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul is drawing attention far beyond football itself, with analysts describing the match as a reflection of wider transformations taking place across European sports, global finance, urban branding, and international soft power.

20 May 2026-21:00
Passenger bus overturns in Türkiye, over 20 injured - VIDEO

A major traffic accident on the Istanbul-Izmir Highway left 25 people injured early Monday morning after an intercity passenger bus lost control and overturned.

18 May 2026-11:09
Azerbaijani carpet exhibition opens in Istanbul

On May 14, an exhibition titled “The Memory of Motif,” featuring Azerbaijani carpets curated by art researcher Elnara Rasulova, opened in Istanbul, Türkiye.

14 May 2026-20:59
Türkiye and France explore critical minerals cooperation

Türkiye and France are exploring closer cooperation in critical minerals as both countries look to strengthen supply chain security and expand collaboration in sectors linked to clean energy and advanced technologies.

14 May 2026-16:35