Istanbul
Fire Breaks Out at Hotel in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
A fire broke out at a 4-story hotel in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, for an undetermined reason. Guests were evacuated, and firefighters brought the blaze...
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Applications Open for Startup Weekend Women Istanbul: Fostering Female Entrepreneurship
Applications are now open for Startup Weekend Women Istanbul, an event organized by Garanti BBVA and Techstars, where teams with at least 50%...
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Construction Worker Dies After Falling from Building in Istanbul
A 52-year-old construction worker, Şükrü Gökpınar, tragically died yesterday, January 28, 2026, after falling from the top floor of a building under construction...
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Tourist Harassed and Assaulted in Fatih, Istanbul
A Chinese tourist was assaulted by a hawker in Fatih, Istanbul, following an argument on Mahmutpaşa Street yesterday. The 19-year-old suspect, F.B., was...
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International Istanbul Furniture Fair 2026 Opens, Targeting $4.6 Billion Export
The International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF) 2026 has commenced at the Istanbul Expo Center, bringing together over 3,000 brands and tens of thousands...
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Istanbul to Host 11th International Publishing Fellowship, Shifting Focus from Europe
The 11th International Istanbul Publishing Fellowship will be held from February 10-12, 2026, bringing together 335 publishers from 73 countries in Istanbul. This...
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AKOM Warns: Snow Expected in Istanbul Next Week
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued a warning to Istanbul residents: after a mild January, a severe cold front and...
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Teenage Gunman in Kağıthane Ambush Confesses: ‘I Got the Job from Uncle’
An 18-year-old assailant, Mekin H., opened fire with a Kalashnikov on Sedat İ. in Istanbul's Kağıthane district on Monday, January 26. Sedat İ....
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Galatasaray Secures Pape Gueye, Star Midfielder Arrives in Istanbul
Galatasaray has successfully concluded the transfer of Senegalese defensive midfielder Pape Gueye, with the player expected to arrive in Istanbul shortly. This marks...
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Istanbul Governorship to Audit IMM’s ‘Child Activity Centers’ Amid Abuse Allegations
The Istanbul Governorship has initiated a comprehensive audit of all pre-school education centers opened by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), referred to as...
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