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Two Motorcyclists Die in Tragic Accident in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul

Two people died in a tragic motorcycle accident in the Küçükçekmece district of Istanbul yesterday morning. The motorcycle collided with a municipal cleaning...

Professor Üşümezsoy Challenges Prevailing Istanbul Earthquake Scenarios

Professor Şener Üşümezsoy has made striking statements regarding the anticipated Istanbul earthquake, challenging widespread views. He argues that some fault lines in Marmara...

Luxury Car Smuggling Operation in Istanbul: 14 Detained

An operation targeting luxury car smuggling in Istanbul led to the detention of 14 suspects and the seizure of 11 luxury vehicles. The...

Jewelry Store Robbery Attempt in Eyüpsultan: Footage Reveals Dramatic Moments

Security camera footage has surfaced depicting a jewelry store robbery attempt in Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, where three suspects...

Major Operation Against Online Drug Dealers: 305 Suspects Apprehended Across 14 Provinces

A comprehensive operation targeting online drug trafficking and facilitating drug use, centered in Istanbul and spanning 14 provinces, resulted in the apprehension of...

Drug Manufacturing Lab Discovered in Abandoned Building in Avcılar, Istanbul

Istanbul, February 10 – Police in Avcılar have raided a four-story abandoned building, uncovering a drug manufacturing laboratory and arresting one suspect. A...

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...

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