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Citizens Flock to Yuşa Hill in Beykoz for Eid al-Adha Prayers

On the eve of Eid al-Adha, citizens from all over Istanbul flocked to Yuşa Hill and the Mosque of Hz. Yuşa in Beykoz...

Manowar to Play “Kings of Metal” in Istanbul on July 31st

Legendary heavy metal band Manowar will take the stage at Küçükçiftlik Park in Istanbul on July 31st. The band will perform their iconic...

Istanbul to Host World’s Largest Zero Waste Event

Istanbul is set to host the second Zero Waste Forum from June 5-7, 2026, at Atatürk Airport, as part of the Istanbul Zero...

Street Vendor Injured After Being Hit by Municipal Police Motorcycle in Avcılar

In Avcılar, Istanbul, street vendor Mustafa Altınöz (60) was injured after being hit by a municipal police motorcycle. The municipal police reportedly left...

Fire Breaks Out in Metrobus in Istanbul’s Bahçelievler District

A fire erupted in the engine section of a metrobus in Istanbul's Bahçelievler district yesterday evening. Passengers were safely evacuated, and the fire...

Street Vendor Injured in Collision with Municipal Police Motorcycle in Istanbul’s Avcılar

In Avcılar, Istanbul, a 60-year-old street vendor, Mustafa Altınöz, was injured after being hit by a municipal police motorcycle. The municipal police left...

Imam Attacked While Cleaning Mosque in Istanbul’s Bahçelievler

An imam was attacked and injured by an unidentified assailant while cleaning the Siyavuşpaşa Merkez Mosque in Istanbul's Bahçelievler district yesterday. The attacker...

Firefighters Discover Drug Cultivation Facility in Istanbul Apartment

In Istanbul's Şişli district, firefighters responding to an apartment fire discovered a drug cultivation facility. Police subsequently arrested one individual, Volkan K., and...

Istanbul Dominates as 13 Cities Compete in 2026-2027 Super Lig Season

The 2026-2027 Trendyol Super Lig season will see 13 cities represented, with Istanbul fielding the highest number of teams. Erzurumspor FK, Amed Sportif...

Istanbul Traffic Eases as Residents Depart for Eid al-Adha Holiday

Istanbul experienced a notable decrease in traffic congestion as residents began their exodus for the Eid al-Adha holiday. The 15 July Martyrs Bridge...

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