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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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Mahyas start adorning Istanbul’s mosques ahead of Ramadan
The centuries-old tradition of “mahyas” has once again begun in Istanbul days before the start of the Islamic holy month on March 11. Mahya is a traditional Turkish Islamic art…
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Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia mosque ready for holy month of Ramadan
With Ramadan fast approaching, the Fatih Municipality teams in Istanbul conducted cleaning and disinfection work at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque on Tuesday. The municipality’s Environmental Protection and Control Directorate…
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Istanbul election race hosts crowded field for independents
Türkiye’s most populated city, Istanbul, also has the highest number of candidates vying for the mayoral seat in the March 31 elections. Candidate lists given final approval by the election…
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Turkish opposition disarray may help AK Party win back Istanbul
Disunity among Türkiye’s opposition parties has boosted President Tayyip Erdoğan’s hopes that his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) can regain control of Istanbul in this month’s municipal elections, pollsters…
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Ramadan tradition: 3,350 drummers to wake Istanbul for sahur
The longstanding practice of drumming to wake people before sahur during Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan will once again live throughout Istanbul, as at least 3,350 drummers will take to…
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Expert warns transportation precautions in case of Istanbul’s quake
Halit Özen, a lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at Yıldız Technical University (YTU), has issued a warning regarding the precautions that need to be taken in the field of…
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Rare display: Ramadan visitors can now see Prophet Muhammad’s cloak
“Hırka-i Şerif,” one of the sacred relics gifted by the Prophet Muhammad to Uwais al-Qarni, a Muslim from South Arabia who lived during the prophet’s lifetime, will open its doors…
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