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# Istanbul

Match-fixing allegations have surfaced involving a Galatasaray star, leading to arrests in Turkey's illegal betting ring. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV is visiting Istanbul, calling for unity between Eastern and Western churches.

### About Istanbul
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey, straddling Europe and Asia, historically known as Constantinople.  

### Insights
- Istanbul engagements is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:istanbul/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/istanbul/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXXXX +212%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +38%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +61%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-01  
1-Year Low: XXXXXXXXX on 2024-12-22  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXX
Reddit: XXXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:istanbul/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/istanbul/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XXXX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +49%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +6.50%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-25  
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-02-03  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: XX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXX
X: XXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:istanbul/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/istanbul/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Istanbul in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XXXX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +43%  
X Year: XXXXXXX -XX%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-25  
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-01-29  

The most influential creators that mention Istanbul in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                                | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                                | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@breakboyzbrotherhood](/creator/youtube/breakboyzbrotherhood)         | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXXXXXX   |
| [@goturkiye](/creator/youtube/goturkiye)                               | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@nobodyisperfect.25](/creator/tiktok/nobodyisperfect.25)              | X    | XXXXXXX   | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@loungeguru](/creator/tiktok/loungeguru)                              | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@loungeguru](/creator/youtube/loungeguru)                             | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@CatholicSat](/creator/twitter/CatholicSat)                           | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@goturkiye](/creator/tiktok/goturkiye)                                | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@UCQm-Fc8TAF3c1hJffBPjxgw](/creator/youtube/UCQm-Fc8TAF3c1hJffBPjxgw) | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@lukepatricktravelstories](/creator/youtube/lukepatricktravelstories) | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@sierraluxjewellery](/creator/youtube/sierraluxjewellery)             | XX   | XXXXXXX   | XX    | XXXXXX      |

[View More](/list/creators/istanbul/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:istanbul/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/istanbul/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +3%  
X Month: XX% +6%  
X Months: XX% +8%  
X Year: XX% +9%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-01-15  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-01-22  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Cultural and Tourism Highlights: (30%) Posts showcasing Istanbul's rich history, landmarks like the Grand Bazaar, and unique cultural aspects such as its famous street cats.
- Travel and Lifestyle: (25%) Content focusing on travel experiences, including accommodation (like sleep pods at the airport), food, and general lifestyle in Istanbul.
- Sports and Events: (20%) Discussions and updates related to sports teams like Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, and events such as Devconnect Istanbul.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Political and Legal Issues: (15%) News and discussions surrounding the Istanbul mayor's legal troubles and political rivalries.
- Safety and Incidents: (10%) Reports on incidents such as suspected poisonings of tourists and past events like the Istanbul earthquake.
  

### Top Istanbul News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

*Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*  

"Match-Fixing Mayhem: Galatasaray Star Among Players Jailed As Illegal Betting Ring In Turkey Unravels Football News - News18"  
[News Link](https://www.news18.com/sports/football/match-fixing-mayhem-galatasaray-star-among-players-jailed-as-illegal-betting-ring-in-turkey-unravels-ws-l-9757813.html) [@CNNnews18](/creator/x/CNNnews18) 2025-12-09T03:02Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements


"Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope"  
[News Link](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-leo-xiv/pope-leo-xiv-calls-lebanese-leaders-for-peace-rcna246560) [@NBCNews](/creator/x/NBCNews) 2025-11-30T22:12Z 228.6M followers, 16.5K engagements


"In Istanbul Pope Leo calls for unity between the eastern and western churches : NPR"  
[News Link](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/29/nx-s1-5621991/in-istanbul-pope-leo-calls-for-unity-between-the-eastern-and-western-churches) [@NPR](/creator/x/NPR) 2025-11-29T23:04Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements


"Pope joins patriarchs at historic Christian site in Turkey to commemorate creed and pray for unity"  
[News Link](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-leo-xiv/pope-patriarchs-historic-christian-site-turkey-visit-rcna246303) [@NBCNews](/creator/x/NBCNews) 2025-11-28T23:00Z 228.6M followers, 39.8K engagements



### Top Istanbul Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"This gave me goosebumps New Mosque in Eminonu Istanbul"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pip642) [@tab6678](/creator/reddit/tab6678) 2025-12-10T02:26Z X followers, XXX engagements


"Finally I met my lovely friend 🥰❤#nobodyisperfect #imperfect #sethi #friend #yasincengiz #lovely #meetmyfriends #foryoupage #fyp"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@nobodyisperfect.25/video/7582017256247348511) [@nobodyisperfect.25](/creator/tiktok/nobodyisperfect.25) 2025-12-10T00:19Z 169.8K followers, 43K engagements


"The Russian conditions for an immediate ceasefire are well known - they were presented to Kiev back in June during the diplomatic meeting in Istanbul: - begin withdrawing its forces from Russian territory (the four liberated regions) - stop mobilization efforts and begin demobilization - stop ALL foreign military aid - remove all third country military personnel from its territory - end martial law - schedule parliamentary and presidential elections no later than XXX days after the end of martial law These are very mild and reasonable demands and Kiev can have a ceasefire TOMORROW if they"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RWApodcast/status/1998514140198097335) [@RWApodcast](/creator/x/RWApodcast) 2025-12-09T22:04Z 401.1K followers, 32.8K engagements


"Asked by journalists why he didnt pray inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey Pope Leo XIV says that his preferred place of prayer is "in a Catholic Church in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament adding the reporting about that moment in the mosque as curious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/CatholicSat/status/1998510117357236448) [@CatholicSat](/creator/x/CatholicSat) 2025-12-09T21:48Z 78.9K followers, 255.4K engagements