Istanbul7 days agoAston Villa fans party the night away in IstanbulFans celebrate in Turkey after watching their team win the Europa League.7 days ago7 days ago'Did that just happen?' Harry Potter actor on Aston Villa winOliver Phelps talks to BBC Radio WM about Aston Villa's big night in Istanbul. 7 days ago19 May 2026Beşiktaş Villa fan's joy at cup final ticketJamieson Hill moved to Beşiktaş in Turkey in 2014 after falling in love with his wife, Şeyda Hill.19 May 20261 May 2026Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day ralliesTurkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held. 1 May 20269 Mar 2026Istanbul's mayor on trial for corruption chargesEkrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.9 Mar 202618 Dec 2025Mum-of-two died after cosmetic surgery in TurkeySophie Hunt died two days after having a Brazilian butt-lift and a tummy tuck, an inquest hears.18 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue MosqueIt is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.29 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Watch: Pope struggles to remove cloth covering plaqueIt took several attemps for Pope Leo and church clergy to unveil a plaque covered by a white sheet at an Istanbul cathedral. 28 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Turkey demands more than 2,000 years in jail for popular Istanbul mayorIstanbul's chief prosecutor accuses Ekrem Imamoglu and 400 others of running a corruption network.11 Nov 2025...
