Istanbul9 Oct 2024Pilot dies flying Turkish Airlines plane from US to TurkeyThe captain collapsed during his flight from Seattle and the plane made an emergency landing in New York.9 Oct 2024World14 May 2024US curator denies smuggling scorpions from IstanbulLorenzo Prendini tells the BBC he had official permits allowing him to take the samples out of Turkey.14 May 2024US & Canada2 Apr 2024Dozens dead in Istanbul nightclub fireAt least 29 people were killed in the fire, which broke out during renovation work.2 Apr 2024World1 Apr 2024Turkish opposition stuns Erdogan with local elections winPresident Erdogan fails to regain Turkey's big cities that he lost five years ago.1 Apr 2024Europe31 Mar 2024Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to Turkey's futureMillions of Turks have voted, and President Erdogan hopes to regain control of Turkey's biggest city.31 Mar 2024Europe2 Feb 2024Hostages freed after nine hours at US plant in TurkeyA man apparently protesting over Gaza is detained after the incident at a Proctor & Gamble's factory.2 Feb 2024Europe28 Jan 2024Shooting stuns worshippers at Istanbul Catholic massPolice are searching for gunmen who shot one man dead during a Sunday service.28 Jan 2024Europe21 Nov 2023Butt-lift surgery death prompts Turkey-UK meetingA minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.21 Nov 2023Norfolk26 Oct 2023Cyclist completes charity ride to IstanbulRichard Dorman cycled from Gloucestershire to the Turkish capital in 41 days for charity.26 Oct 2023Gloucestershire