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Kanye West to Perform First-Ever Concert in Istanbul on May 30

Kanye West (Ye), the acclaimed producer, fashion icon, and artist, will hold his first concert in Turkey on May 30 at the Atatürk...

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Sets Record, Becomes Europe’s Fastest Growing

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport has achieved a significant milestone, becoming Europe's fastest-growing major airport in January 2026 with a 14.3% increase in passenger...

Global Textile Industry Gathers in Istanbul for Texhibition Expo Amidst Export Challenges

Istanbul recently hosted the 9th Texhibition Istanbul Yarn, Fabric, and Textile Accessories Fair, drawing over 25,000 visitors from 125 countries. The event, held...

AJet Launches Direct Flights from Istanbul and Ankara to Tirana

AJet, a Turkish airline, has launched new direct flights connecting Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Tirana, the capital of...

Istanbul Traffic Reaches 89% Congestion During Iftar Rush

On Thursday evening, Istanbul's traffic congestion soared to 89% across the city, particularly during iftar rush hour as residents headed home. Key routes...

Two Istanbul Cinemas Make ‘World’s Best 100 Cinemas’ List

Kadıköy Cinema and Atlas 1948 Cinema, two prominent cinematic venues in Istanbul, have been recognized on Time Out's prestigious 'World's Best 100 Cinemas'...

50 Handguns Seized, One Suspect Detained in Istanbul Operation

In an operation conducted in Istanbul, 50 handguns were seized and one suspect was taken into custody. The operation was carried out by...

Ankara-Istanbul High-Speed Train to Cut Travel Time to 80 Minutes

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced plans for a super high-speed train line between Ankara and Istanbul, aiming to reduce travel time...

Balcony Collapse in Istanbul’s Üsküdar District Leads to Evacuation of 8 Apartments

A partial balcony collapse occurred at an apartment building in the Çengelköy Mahallesi, Üsküdar district of Istanbul, leading to the evacuation of 8...

Fog blankets Istanbul, causing traffic disruptions

Dense fog affected Istanbul this morning, significantly reducing visibility in districts like Avcılar and Beyoğlu, leading to traffic difficulties for drivers.

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