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AK Party eyes Istanbul transport overhaul as it courts voters
Intent on winning back the seat of mayor in Türkiye’s most populated city, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) is set to disclose its plans to improve Istanbul’s…
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Southwester alert, advisories issued for Istanbul
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued a warning regarding an impending southwest wind storm set to affect the city until Friday evening. Anticipating adverse conditions, AKOM…
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Attack on A Haber journo at Istanbul bribery scandal condemned
Following the bribery operation against Büyükçekmece Municipality Thursday, where 22 individuals were detained, a crowd gathered in front of the municipality allegedly attacked a reporter working for broadcaster A Haber,…
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Bosporus maritime traffic temporarily halted as tanker anchors
Maritime traffic along the Bosporus was brought to a standstill as a tanker, identified as the PERIA en route from Russia to Izmir, dropped anchor in the Bosporus’ Keçilik Bay…
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Congestion charges to ease Istanbul traffic woes: Expert
In a bid to address the perennial issues of traffic congestion and air pollution, Istanbul is contemplating the adoption of “congestion charging,” a method already employed in major cities globally.…
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Istanbul’s Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line to open on Jan. 29
Istanbul, a city synonymous with dynamism and continuous development, is set to witness the official opening of the Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line on Monday, Jan. 29. The grand inauguration ceremony will…
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1 killed in masked attack on church in Istanbul’s Sarıyer
One person was killed during an attack on a church in Istanbul’s Sarıyer district during a service on Sunday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that “large-scale investigation into the…
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Erdoğan inaugurates Istanbul’s Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line
Istanbul witnessed another success of an important project on Monday as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan officially inaugurated the Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line. In his address at the opening ceremony, the president…
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Istanbul’s anticipated snowfall turns to rain amid releasing heat
Despite meteorological warnings from the governorship and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM), Istanbul’s much-anticipated snowfall transformed into rain, defying forecasts. Adil Tek, head of Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory…
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First lady Erdoğan highlights elderly people’s societal value
First Lady Emine Erdoğan highlighted the importance of the elderly to lead and guide the society with their experience and wisdom, as she attended an event with them in Istanbul’s…
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Pro-PKK party dims opposition alliance hopes with Istanbul pick
The pro-PKK Green Left Party (YSP), informally known as the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), a successor of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), revealed on Sunday that it…
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Istanbul’s population drops for 2nd time yet still tops 131 countries
In a notable demographic shift, Istanbul, Türkiye’s bustling metropolis and most populous city, witnessed a decrease in its population by 252,000 individuals in 2023 compared to the previous year, marking…
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AK Party’s Istanbul candidate unveils bold vision for city’s future
Türkiye will go to the polls on March 31 to elect mayors in 81 provinces. But all eyes will be on Istanbul, the country’s most populated and fabled city. Former…
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Ferry services in Istanbul, Izmir disrupted due to adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, some ferry services in Türkiye’s major metropolises Istanbul and Izmir were canceled on Sunday, according to Anadolu Agency (AA) reports, while warnings for possible thunderstorms…
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Solo living on rise in Türkiye, affects societal norms
Türkiye is undergoing a significant shift in societal dynamics, with more individuals opting for solo living, reshaping traditional family structures and social norms. Influenced by various factors such as work,…
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Istanbul marks 110th anniversary since 1st tram hit roads
Istanbul’s first tram line celebrated its 110th anniversary, having commenced operations on the Karaköy-Ortaköy line on Feb. 20, 1914, and remaining an integral part of public transportation today. The city’s…
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Restoration of Istanbul’s fire-hit Balıklı Greek Hospital ends
The exterior restoration of the Balıklı Greek Hospital in Zeytinburnu, which was severely damaged by a fire, has been completed, while interior renovations are ongoing. The historic Balıklı Greek Hospital…
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Istanbul’s Galata Tower temporarily closed for restoration work
The Galata Tower will be closed to visitors for one month starting today due to reinforcement against earthquakes and exterior facade repair works. Last November, the 8th floor of the…
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Istanbul’s landmarks vanish as fog envelops city
The fog, which appeared in some parts of Istanbul in the morning hours and was concentrated along the Bosporus on Thursday, also covered the bridges and skyscrapers. It began to…
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Murat Kurum pledges mass transformation of Istanbul against disasters
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) candidate for the upcoming municipal elections Murat Kurum expressed his commitment to more resistant housing for Istanbul, something he described as “a…
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