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Istanbul Police Raid Entertainment Venues in Drug and Prostitution Probe

Istanbul police have carried out raids on entertainment venues in the Besiktas and Etiler districts as part of an investigation into drug and...

Boat Sinks After Colliding with Ship in Üsküdar, 5 Rescued

A boat collided with an anchored ship in Haydarpaşa Port, Üsküdar, and subsequently sank. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 PM, resulted in...

Road Closures in Istanbul for Race Events

Tomorrow, some roads in Istanbul's Beşiktaş and Ataşehir districts will be closed to traffic due to a road race and a horse race,...

Yellow Code Warning for 13 Provinces: Snow and Rain Expected Across Turkey

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has issued a yellow code warning for 13 provinces, forecasting heavy rain and snow. Temperatures are expected to...

Electric Car Catches Fire in Çekmeköy Car Park, Causing Panic

An electric car caught fire in a residential car park in Taşdelen Mahallesi, Çekmeköy, Istanbul, on Saturday night, April 11, 2026. The incident...

22 Suspects Arrested in Istanbul-Based Organized Crime Operation

An operation centered in Istanbul, extending across four provinces, led to the arrest of 30 suspects involved in an organized crime group. Following...

Driver Dies After Being Hit by Car on D-100 Highway in Ataşehir

A driver who had pulled over to the emergency lane on the D-100 highway in Ataşehir, Istanbul, was fatally struck by another vehicle...

Kahramanmaraş Promotion Days Open in Istanbul

The official opening of the Kahramanmaraş Promotion Days program took place at Istanbul Atatürk Airport National Garden. The event, lasting four days, will...

17 Detained After Terrorist Attack on Police Checkpoint in Istanbul

Seventeen individuals have been detained in connection with a terrorist attack on a police checkpoint in front of Yapı Kredi Plaza in Istanbul's...

Dense Fog Engulfs Istanbul Strait, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge Disappears

Dense fog affected the Istanbul Strait this morning, significantly reducing visibility. The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge was completely enveloped by the fog, becoming...

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