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Five Suspects Arrested in Istanbul Drug Probe

Five suspects have been arrested in an ongoing drug investigation in Istanbul. The probe, which saw 21 individuals detained, led to the release...

Ramadan in Istanbul 130 Years Ago: A Glimpse into Daily Life Through Ahmet Rasim’s Eyes

Ahmet Rasim, a prominent writer of his time, offers a vibrant portrayal of daily life in Istanbul 130 years ago, particularly during Ramadan,...

Istanbul Airport Metro Sets New Passenger Record

The Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport-Arnavutköy Metro Line set a new daily passenger record on February 16, 2026, serving 44,467 passengers. This marks a significant achievement...

NeuroLab Istanbul 2026: Brain Surgeons from 14 Countries Convene in Istanbul

NeuroLab Istanbul 2026, hosted by Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital's PARMER, brought together over 150 brain surgeons and neurologists from 14 countries in Istanbul...

Istanbul’s Dams See Significant Water Level Increase After Recent Rains

Following recent rainfall, the water levels in Istanbul's dams have risen above 40%, showing a 23.68% increase over the past two months. This...

Operation in Istanbul: 17 Arrest Warrants Issued for Aiding Criminal Organizations

Seventeen suspects, including nine police officers, have been issued arrest warrants in Istanbul for allegedly leaking information to a criminal organization known as...

Istanbul Airport Receives Prestigious “Airport Platinum Award” from Cirium

Istanbul Airport has been awarded the prestigious "Airport Platinum Award" by Cirium, a leading aviation data and analytics company, for its exceptional operational...

Drug operation in Istanbul: 183 liters of narcotics seized in carboys

In Istanbul's Sarıyer district, police conducted an operation on a truck, seizing 183 liters of narcotics hidden in carboys and 16,485 Turkish Lira....

Winter Returns to Turkey: Snow Alert for Istanbul, 19 Provinces Under Yellow Warning

Winter has made a sudden return to Turkey, bringing a significant temperature drop of approximately 10 degrees. Istanbul is bracing for sleet and...

Winter Returns to Turkey: Snow Alert for Istanbul, 19 Provinces Under Yellow Warning

Winter has returned to Turkey with a significant drop in temperatures, bringing a snow alert for Istanbul and yellow warnings for 19 provinces....

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