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Iftar Dinners in Istanbul: Luxury Options Exceed Minimum Wage

Iftar dinner costs in Istanbul have become a hot topic as prices at luxury Bosphorus hotels reach up to 7,800 TL per person,...

Ten-Storey Risky Building Evacuated and Sealed in Istanbul’s Küçükçekmece

In Istanbul's Küçükçekmece district, a ten-storey building within a complex was evacuated and sealed by municipal teams on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, after...

TOBB Cosmetics and Cleaning Industry Council Meets in Istanbul

The TOBB Cosmetics and Cleaning Products Industry Council held a meeting in Istanbul, bringing together sector representatives to discuss current legislation, industry developments,...

DMM Debunks Claims of Kandilli Observatory’s Geomagnetic Station Closure

The Directorate of Communications (DMM) has clarified that claims regarding the closure of Kandilli Observatory's geomagnetic station in Istanbul are false. The station...

Istanbul Dam Levels at 35% as of February 9, 2026, ISKI Reports

According to updated data from the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI), the megacity's dam occupancy rate reached approximately 35% as of February...

Istanbul Airport Crowned Europe’s Busiest, Outpacing Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle

Istanbul Airport has been named Europe's busiest airport, recording an average of 1,447 daily flights between January 26 and February 1, 2026. This...

AK Party Istanbul Provincial Directorate Holds “Being One in Istanbul” Program

The AK Party Istanbul Provincial Directorate organized the "Being One in Istanbul" program at the Bahçelievler Congress Center, where they evaluated their work...

Turkish Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to Caracas from Istanbul

Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced the resumption of direct flights from Istanbul to Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, starting March 3, 2026. The...

Man Murdered in Esenyurt Apartment: Suspect Apprehended

Ersin Alataş, 40, was murdered in Esenyurt, Istanbul, after a knife fight at a friend's house. The suspect, Mehmet D., was apprehended by...

Istanbul Strait Closed to Vessel Traffic Due to Dense Fog

The Istanbul Strait was temporarily closed to vessel traffic in both directions on February 8, 2026, due to dense fog significantly reducing visibility.

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