Istanbul
Istanbul Sees Highest Annual Rent Increase, Central Bank Reports
Istanbul has recorded the highest annual rent increase in Turkey, with a staggering 41% rise, as reported by the Central Bank's latest Residential...
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Public Transportation Free in Istanbul for Ramadan Bayram Holiday
Public transportation in Istanbul will be free of charge from Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 22, for the duration of the Ramadan...
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Istanbul’s Dams Face Significant Decline in Water Levels Amidst Dry March
Istanbul's dams are experiencing a significant drop in water levels, with occupancy rates falling to 46% this year, a sharp decrease from 78%...
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Kuşadası Municipality Corruption Probe: Mayor Among Five Arrested
Five suspects, including Kuşadası Mayor Ömer Günel, were arrested in a corruption probe involving 'bribery' and 'malfeasance' at Kuşadası Municipality. The arrests followed...
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Istanbul Public Transport Fares Increased by 20% for 2026
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) has announced a 20% increase in public transport fares for 2026, effective from February 16, 2026. This comprehensive guide...
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Toddler Dies in Istanbul Apartment Fire, Two Injured
A two-year-old child has died and two people were injured in a fire that broke out in the ground floor of a two-story...
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Istanbul Strait Closed to Vessel Traffic Due to Fog
The Istanbul Strait was closed to two-way vessel traffic early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, due to dense fog affecting the northern sections...
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Heavy Fog Blankets Istanbul, Disrupting Visibility and Affecting Bridges
Istanbul woke up to a dense fog this morning, significantly impacting visibility, especially around the Bosphorus, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, and Fatih...
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Bus Tickets Nearing Sell-Out Before Ramadan Bayram in Istanbul
Bus tickets in Istanbul are nearing a 90% sell-out rate for main routes ahead of Ramadan Bayram and the 10-day school break, according...
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AKOM Warns of Heavy Rain and Cold Snap in Istanbul This Week
Istanbul's Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued a weather warning for the upcoming week. While no precipitation is expected until Wednesday, heavy rain...
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