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Eminönü Buzzes with Shoppers Ahead of Eid al-Adha

Eminönü, a historic and tourist hub in Istanbul, witnessed a significant increase in activity as residents and visitors engaged in pre-Eid al-Adha shopping....

Driver fined 180,000 TL, license suspended for assaulting female driver in Sancaktepe

In Sancaktepe, Istanbul, a male driver, Ramazan K. (30), was fined 180,000 TL and had his driver's license suspended for 60 days after...

Motorcycle Courier Injured in Collision with IETT Bus in Istanbul’s Avcılar

A motorcycle courier was injured in Istanbul's Avcılar district yesterday afternoon after colliding with an IETT bus. Health and police teams were dispatched...

Counterfeit currency and gold operation in Istanbul: 2 suspects apprehended

Istanbul Police conducted an operation against counterfeit currency and gold, seizing 660,800 counterfeit dollars, 71,180 counterfeit euros, and 21 kilograms of counterfeit gold....

CHP Kilis Provincial Head Mehmet Umut Sapan Arrested in Bribery Investigation

Mehmet Umut Sapan, the Kilis Provincial Head of the Republican People's Party (CHP), was arrested in an Istanbul-centered bribery investigation, as reported by...

Man Found Dead in Car Trunk in Bağcılar, Istanbul

A man, who owned a home textile store and had been unreachable, was found dead in the trunk of his parked car in...

Traffic Congestion on TEM Highway as Kurban Bayram Holiday Begins in Istanbul

Istanbul experienced significant traffic congestion on the TEM Highway on Friday afternoon, May 22, 2026, as residents began their journeys for the 9-day...

Two Suspects Arrested for Armed Attack on Workplace in Istanbul’s Tuzla

Two suspects, F.T. (16) and B.Ö. (34), were apprehended in Istanbul's Tuzla district after carrying out an armed attack on a workplace on...

Last Section of Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli Metro Line Opens in Istanbul

The final section of the M5 Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli metro line, including Sancaktepe Şehir Hastanesi, Veysel Karani, Hasanpaşa, and Sultanbeyli stations, has commenced service. This...

Istanbul Airports Experience Bayram Holiday Rush

Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airports are experiencing significant passenger density due to the Kurban Bayramı holiday. Travelers began arriving early in the morning,...

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