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Nine Suspects Arrested in Istanbul’s $30 Million Theft Investigation

Nine suspects, including a minor, have been arrested in Istanbul in connection with the theft of $30 million from two vehicles in a...

Man Kills Wife in Front of Children in Arnavutköy, Istanbul

In a horrific incident in Istanbul's Arnavutköy district, Kıyasettin Ş. allegedly stabbed his wife, Filiz Ş. (32), to death in front of their...

Transformer Explosion in Istanbul: Two Affected by Smoke

A transformer explosion in a four-story building in Istanbul's Silivri district led to a fire on Monday evening. Firefighters brought the blaze under...

Storm Unleashes Havoc in Istanbul: Roofs Blown Off, Power Poles Down

A powerful storm hit Istanbul, Turkey, on February 17, 2026, causing significant damage across Esenyurt, Beylikdüzü, and Küçükçekmece. The strong winds ripped off...

Arnavutköy to Host Extensive Ramadan Events

Arnavutköy is set to host a comprehensive series of events throughout Ramadan 2026, including traditional iftar dinners, cultural and artistic programs, children's workshops,...

Child Injured by Falling Plaster in Nişantaşı, Istanbul; Disabled Man Narrowly Escapes

A 17-year-old child was injured when plaster pieces fell from a school building onto the pavement in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. A physically disabled man...

Istanbul Traffic Reaches 90% Congestion on Asian Side

Istanbul woke up to heavy traffic this morning, February 17, 2026. Congestion reached 90% on the Asian Side, with major arteries like the...

1.7 Million TL Robbery Caught on Camera in Istanbul

A daylight robbery in Istanbul's Güngören district on January 21 saw 1.7 million TL snatched from a person who had just withdrawn the...

Istanbul to Face 9-Hour Water Cut Due to Hadımköy Depot Works

Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ) announced a 9-hour water cut in several Arnavutköy districts on February 17, 2026, due to connection works...

Sultangazi: Driver assaulted in traffic dispute, separate brawl in cafe

In Sultangazi, Istanbul, a traffic dispute on February 14th escalated into an assault on a driver by four individuals. On the same day,...

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