Istanbul
Istanbul Public Transport Fares Increased by 20% for 2026
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) has announced a 20% increase in public transport fares for 2026, effective from February 16, 2026. This comprehensive guide...
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Toddler Dies in Istanbul Apartment Fire, Two Injured
A two-year-old child has died and two people were injured in a fire that broke out in the ground floor of a two-story...
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Istanbul Strait Closed to Vessel Traffic Due to Fog
The Istanbul Strait was closed to two-way vessel traffic early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, due to dense fog affecting the northern sections...
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Heavy Fog Blankets Istanbul, Disrupting Visibility and Affecting Bridges
Istanbul woke up to a dense fog this morning, significantly impacting visibility, especially around the Bosphorus, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, and Fatih...
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Kuşadası Municipality Corruption Probe: Mayor Among Five Arrested
Five suspects, including Kuşadası Mayor Ömer Günel, were arrested in a corruption probe involving 'bribery' and 'malfeasance' at Kuşadası Municipality. The arrests followed...
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Operation Targets Marka Yatırım Holding: 5 Detained Including Board Chair
An operation centered in Istanbul and spanning three provinces has led to the detention of five individuals, including Marka Yatırım Holding Board Chair...
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Bus Tickets Nearing Sell-Out Before Ramadan Bayram in Istanbul
Bus tickets in Istanbul are nearing a 90% sell-out rate for main routes ahead of Ramadan Bayram and the 10-day school break, according...
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AKOM Warns of Heavy Rain and Cold Snap in Istanbul This Week
Istanbul's Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued a weather warning for the upcoming week. While no precipitation is expected until Wednesday, heavy rain...
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AKOM Warns: Istanbul to Experience Rain and Cold Temperatures
Istanbul's Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued a weather warning for the city. While no rain is expected until Wednesday, Thursday and Friday...
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Istanbul Police Seize 527 kg of Drugs in Küçükçekmece Operation
Istanbul police have seized 527 kilograms of drugs in an operation targeting four trucks in the Küçükçekmece district. The drugs, believed to have...
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