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Citizens Flock to Yuşa Hill in Beykoz for Eid al-Adha Prayers

On the eve of Eid al-Adha, citizens from all over Istanbul flocked to Yuşa Hill and the Mosque of Hz. Yuşa in Beykoz...

Manowar to Play “Kings of Metal” in Istanbul on July 31st

Legendary heavy metal band Manowar will take the stage at Küçükçiftlik Park in Istanbul on July 31st. The band will perform their iconic...

Istanbul to Host World’s Largest Zero Waste Event

Istanbul is set to host the second Zero Waste Forum from June 5-7, 2026, at Atatürk Airport, as part of the Istanbul Zero...

Street Vendor Injured After Being Hit by Municipal Police Motorcycle in Avcılar

In Avcılar, Istanbul, street vendor Mustafa Altınöz (60) was injured after being hit by a municipal police motorcycle. The municipal police reportedly left...

Street Vendor Injured in Collision with Municipal Police Motorcycle in Istanbul’s Avcılar

In Avcılar, Istanbul, a 60-year-old street vendor, Mustafa Altınöz, was injured after being hit by a municipal police motorcycle. The municipal police left...

Fire Breaks Out in Metrobus in Istanbul’s Bahçelievler District

A fire erupted in the engine section of a metrobus in Istanbul's Bahçelievler district yesterday evening. Passengers were safely evacuated, and the fire...

Imam Attacked While Cleaning Mosque in Istanbul’s Bahçelievler

An imam was attacked and injured by an unidentified assailant while cleaning the Siyavuşpaşa Merkez Mosque in Istanbul's Bahçelievler district yesterday. The attacker...

Eminönü Buzzes with Shoppers Ahead of Eid al-Adha

Eminönü, a historic and tourist hub in Istanbul, witnessed a significant increase in activity as residents and visitors engaged in pre-Eid al-Adha shopping....

Firefighters Discover Drug Cultivation Facility in Istanbul Apartment

In Istanbul's Şişli district, firefighters responding to an apartment fire discovered a drug cultivation facility. Police subsequently arrested one individual, Volkan K., and...

Istanbul Dominates as 13 Cities Compete in 2026-2027 Super Lig Season

The 2026-2027 Trendyol Super Lig season will see 13 cities represented, with Istanbul fielding the highest number of teams. Erzurumspor FK, Amed Sportif...

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