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Youth Meet in Historic Peninsula for Iftar and Heritage Walk

The "Youth Meet in Historic Peninsula Program" organized by the Eyüpsultan Önder Imam Hatip High School Students Association (ESÖNDER) brought together students for...

Global Leaders and Experts to Convene in Istanbul for STRATCOM Summit Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

World leaders, diplomats, and experts will gather in Istanbul for the STRATCOM Summit on March 27-28, organized by the Directorate of Communications. The...

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...

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...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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