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Bosphorus Intercontinental Swimming Race Applications to Open Soon

Applications for the 38th Bosphorus Intercontinental Swimming Race, scheduled for August 23, 2026, will commence on April 17, 2026. Approximately 3,000 athletes are...

Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly Kicks Off in Istanbul

The 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) began in Istanbul, hosted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM). The event,...

StartGate Tekmer and Entertech Maslak Entrepreneurship Office Opens in Istanbul

StartGate Tekmer and Entertech Maslak Entrepreneurship Office, a new hub for the entrepreneurship ecosystem, officially opened its doors in Istanbul yesterday, April 14,...

Küçükçekmece Expands Cultural Investments with New Library and Renovations

Küçükçekmece Municipality is expanding its cultural and educational investments. Mayor Kemal Çebi inspected ongoing projects at Sefaköy Culture and Art Center and the...

HDI Sigorta Sponsors Contemporary Istanbul’s Key Events

HDI Sigorta has become the "Insurance Partner" for Contemporary Istanbul 2026, a leading international contemporary art platform in Turkey. This collaboration will see...

Historic Balıklı Greek Hospital Restored in Istanbul Through ‘Yadigar’ Project

The historic Balıklı Greek Hospital in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, severely damaged by fire on August 4, 2022, has been restored and reopened as part...

Istanbul Air Pollution Decreased by 24% in March

According to a study by Istanbul Technical University (ITU), air pollution in Istanbul decreased by approximately 24% in March compared to the same...

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...

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...

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