Istanbul
Istanbul’s ‘Project of the Century’ Housing Beneficiaries to Be Announced After Bayram
Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum announced that the beneficiaries for 100,000 social housing units in Istanbul, part of the 'Project...
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Man Dies After Punch from Friend Over Unpaid Debt in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Seyit Göçüm, 47, died in hospital after being punched by his friend, former boxer Gürsoy K., during an argument over a...
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Kremlin Points to Istanbul for Peace Talks: Parties ‘Positive’
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov announced that Istanbul is a current and positively viewed option for peace talks regarding Ukraine. However, he noted no...
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Istanbul to Open 150 New Family Health Centers and Several Hospitals by 2027
Istanbul Provincial Health Director Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner announced plans to open 150 new family health centers in 2026 and several major...
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International Forex Fraud Operation in Istanbul: 140 Suspects Detained
Istanbul Police, through its Cybercrime Branch, conducted an operation against an international forex fraud scheme, leading to the detention of 140 suspects, including...
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Nine Suspects Detained in Istanbul for Smuggling Mobile Phones
Nine suspects have been detained in Istanbul in simultaneous operations targeting individuals who illegally brought mobile phones and accessories into the country. Numerous...
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Three Parked Vehicles Destroyed in Maltepe Fire, Arson Suspected
Three parked vehicles in Istanbul's Maltepe district were completely destroyed by a fire that broke out in one of them and quickly spread....
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Turkish Airlines Carries Over 14 Million Passengers in Two Months, Up 11%
Turkish Airlines (THY) announced that it transported over 14.1 million passengers in the first two months of 2026, marking an 11% increase compared...
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War Halts Dubai’s Gold Trade, Istanbul Proposed as New Jewelry Hub
Conflict in the region has brought gold trade in Dubai, a global hub, to a near standstill, opening a new opportunity for the...
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Istanbul Traffic Jams Reach 62% on First Workday of the Week
Istanbul experienced significant traffic congestion on the first workday of the week, with overall density reaching 62%. The Asian side saw a peak...
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