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Istanbul Dam Levels Show Slight Increase Amidst Recent Rainfall

Istanbul's dam occupancy rates have shown a slight but hopeful increase, with İSKİ reporting a 0.51% rise on February 20, 2026, bringing the...

Roof of a 5-Story Building Catches Fire in Esenyurt, Istanbul

A fire broke out on the roof of a 5-story building in Esenyurt, Istanbul, on the night of February 21, 2026. Fire crews...

Truck Overturns on TEM Highway in Büyükçekmece, Driver Injured

A container truck overturned on the TEM Highway in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, on Friday evening, February 20, 2026. The driver, M.O., was injured and...

Fatal Accident in Istanbul: Van Driver Dies After Being Hit by Car

A van driver who had exited his vehicle on the Bağcılar 0-3 TEM Link Road in Istanbul was struck and killed by a...

Istanbul Hosts HYROX Event: Athletes from 95 Countries Compete

Istanbul, Turkey – Athletes from 95 different countries gathered in Istanbul for the HYROX hybrid fitness competition, which combines running and functional fitness....

WCI Africa Forum in Istanbul: 1,500 Businesspeople from 54 Countries Converge

The 14th WCI Africa Forum, held in Istanbul on February 11-12, brought together approximately 1,500 businesspeople, investors, public representatives, and sector leaders from...

Five Suspects Arrested in Istanbul Drug Probe

Five suspects have been arrested in an ongoing drug investigation in Istanbul. The probe, which saw 21 individuals detained, led to the release...

Ramadan in Istanbul 130 Years Ago: A Glimpse into Daily Life Through Ahmet Rasim’s Eyes

Ahmet Rasim, a prominent writer of his time, offers a vibrant portrayal of daily life in Istanbul 130 years ago, particularly during Ramadan,...

Istanbul’s Dams See Significant Water Level Increase After Recent Rains

Following recent rainfall, the water levels in Istanbul's dams have risen above 40%, showing a 23.68% increase over the past two months. This...

Operation in Istanbul: 17 Arrest Warrants Issued for Aiding Criminal Organizations

Seventeen suspects, including nine police officers, have been issued arrest warrants in Istanbul for allegedly leaking information to a criminal organization known as...

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