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Istanbul Private Public Bus Operators Threaten to Halt Free Services Over Unmet Demands

Private public bus operators in Istanbul have announced that they will cease providing free passenger services starting next month if their demands are...

157 Parlamentary Speakers to Convene in Istanbul Amidst Global Turmoil

Istanbul is set to host the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) from April 15-19, with 157 parliamentary speakers and politicians...

Istanbul’s Urban Transformation: 927,000 Units Transformed, 300,000 Underway

In Istanbul, 927,000 independent units have been transformed to date, and the transformation of approximately 300,000 units is currently ongoing. This extensive urban...

Istanbul Cemeteries Under 24/7 Surveillance to Prevent Vandalism and Theft

The Istanbul Governor's Office has issued a directive for the installation of 24/7 surveillance cameras at all major cemetery entrances, exits, and blind...

New Courthouse to Open in Silivri, Istanbul, Within a Month

A new courthouse, currently under construction within the Marmara Penal Institutions Campus in Silivri, Istanbul, is anticipated to be completed and operational within...

Woman Smashes Shop Windows with Pavement Stone in Fatih, Istanbul

In Fatih, Istanbul, a woman was captured on security camera footage smashing the windows of a shop with a pavement stone. The incident...

Fatal Accident in Istanbul: One Child Dead, Six Injured in Collision

A collision between a pickup truck and a car in Istanbul's Bayrampaşa district on April 13, 2026, resulted in the death of one...

Suspect Arrested in Istanbul After Killing Daughter and Injuring Ex-Wife

Ercan Ş. (53), who allegedly shot and killed his 19-year-old daughter Ceylinaz Ş. and severely injured his 39-year-old ex-wife Türkan B. in Istanbul's...

Istanbul’s Dams See Significant Increase in Water Levels, Reaching 70.2%

Istanbul's dams, crucial for the city's water supply, have seen their occupancy rates rise to 70.2% as of April 12, following recent rainfall....

Turkish Capital Markets Board Extends Short Selling Ban Until April 24

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) has announced the extension of the ban on short selling and related measures in Borsa Istanbul's equity markets...

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