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Kremlin Points to Istanbul for Peace Talks: Parties ‘Positive’

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov announced that Istanbul is a current and positively viewed option for peace talks regarding Ukraine. However, he noted no...

Istanbul to Open 150 New Family Health Centers and Several Hospitals by 2027

Istanbul Provincial Health Director Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner announced plans to open 150 new family health centers in 2026 and several major...

International Forex Fraud Operation in Istanbul: 140 Suspects Detained

Istanbul Police, through its Cybercrime Branch, conducted an operation against an international forex fraud scheme, leading to the detention of 140 suspects, including...

Nine Suspects Detained in Istanbul for Smuggling Mobile Phones

Nine suspects have been detained in Istanbul in simultaneous operations targeting individuals who illegally brought mobile phones and accessories into the country. Numerous...

Three Parked Vehicles Destroyed in Maltepe Fire, Arson Suspected

Three parked vehicles in Istanbul's Maltepe district were completely destroyed by a fire that broke out in one of them and quickly spread....

Turkish Airlines Carries Over 14 Million Passengers in Two Months, Up 11%

Turkish Airlines (THY) announced that it transported over 14.1 million passengers in the first two months of 2026, marking an 11% increase compared...

War Halts Dubai’s Gold Trade, Istanbul Proposed as New Jewelry Hub

Conflict in the region has brought gold trade in Dubai, a global hub, to a near standstill, opening a new opportunity for the...

Istanbul Traffic Jams Reach 62% on First Workday of the Week

Istanbul experienced significant traffic congestion on the first workday of the week, with overall density reaching 62%. The Asian side saw a peak...

Kadıköy Home Invasion: Suspect Caught Fleeing Country After ₺1 Million Robbery

In Kadıköy, Istanbul, masked individuals forcibly entered a home, tied up the 68-year-old homeowner and her caregiver, and stole approximately ₺1 million in...

Istanbul Airport Leads Europe with 1,303 Daily Flights

Istanbul Airport has emerged as Europe's busiest airport, averaging 1,303 daily flights between February 23 and March 1, 2026, according to the latest...

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