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96 Suspects Detained in Simultaneous Gang Operation Across 21 Provinces, Led by Istanbul

A major operation targeting an organized crime group, headquartered in Istanbul and led by an individual currently imprisoned abroad, resulted in the apprehension...

Ekol TV Money Laundering Probe Transferred to Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office

A money laundering investigation centering on Ekol TV, initially launched by the Küçükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, has been transferred to the Istanbul...

Four Suspects Arrested After Shooting at Business and Firing at Police in Fatih, Istanbul

In Fatih, Istanbul, four suspects were arrested after one shot at a business while another recorded it on a mobile phone. The suspects...

Istanbul Airport Awarded ‘Most Punctual Airport’ in 2025

Istanbul Airport has been named the 'most punctual airport' of 2025, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium's 'On-Time Performance Review' report. The airport...

Istanbul Dam Levels Critically Low on January 8, 2026, Despite Recent Rainfall

Despite recent rainfall and snowfall, Istanbul's dam occupancy rates have fallen to a critical 18.81% as of January 8, 2026, marking the lowest...

Istanbul Ferry Services Disrupted by Strong Storm

Strong lodos winds have caused widespread disruption to sea travel in Istanbul and the Aegean, with İDO and Şehir Hatları cancelling numerous ferry...

Roof Fire on 5-Storey Building in Istanbul’s Kartal District Extinguished

A fire broke out on the roof of a 5-storey building in the Kartal district of Istanbul on Thursday morning. Fire crews intervened,...

Istanbul on alert for New Year’s snow: Temperatures to drop significantly

Istanbul could welcome the New Year with snow as temperatures are predicted to drop to 9 degrees Celsius this weekend. The probability of...

Traffic in Istanbul Grinds to a Halt: 90% Congestion Amidst Rain and Derby

Istanbul experienced severe traffic congestion, reaching 90%, on December 23, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and a football derby. The gridlock affected major...

Sergen Yalçın: Beşiktaş Has Plans and Goals, Needs Time

Beşiktaş coach Sergen Yalçın stated after his team's 2-1 victory over Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Cup that Beşiktaş has plans and goals, but...

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