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Taksim Square is the bustling commercial heart of the city and has also been the focal point for decades of protests. (Shutterstock/ Shevchenko Andrey)

February 19th, 2017 - 09:50 GMT

Istanbul begins construction of new Islamic landmark in Taksim Square

A new two-minaret mosque is under construction in Istanbul's iconic Taksim Square, adjacent to a historic Greek Orthodox church.

The wedding at the Kucukcekmece Yahya Kemal Beyatli venue was conducted by Istanbul’s mayor, Kadir Topbas. (File photo)

May 16th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Erdogan’s daughter gets married in Istanbul, Turkey

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon waves upon his arrival to Beirut International Airport on March 24, 2016. Ban Ki-moon arrived in Lebanon for a two-day visit during which he is to inspect camps for Palestinian and Syrian refugees. (AFP/Anwar Amro)

March 24th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Ban Ki-moon meets with Istanbul’s mayor