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Istanbul records driest July in 65 years as rainfall hits historic low
Türkiye’s largest city experienced its driest July in more than six decades, with rainfall in the Marmara Region plummeting to historic...
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Iranians who kidnapped fellow national caught in Istanbul
Four Iranian suspects who allegedly kidnapped a fellow Iranian national and demanded a ransom of $10,000 from his family were arrested in...
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Rare white tiger seized at Istanbul villa
white Bengal tiger cub was discovered in a raid on a villa in Istanbul’s Silivri district. The rare animal, whose ownership is banned in...
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41st Istanbul Film Festival offers rich content for cinephiles
Istanbul Film Festival is hosting cinephiles for the 41st time, with 135 features and 22 short movies, including the latest examples of...
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Istanbul’s roadside gardens still ‘gray walls’ after removal
It has been almost two years since Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) removed vertical gardens, clusters of plants adorning the...
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Erdoğan inaugurates Islamic Civilizations Museum in Istanbul
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated on Friday the Islamic Civilizations Museum on the grounds of the Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the...
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Istanbul municipality hikes mass transit pass fees
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) announced on Wednesday a steep increase in public transportation fares and the Istanbulkart,...
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Fresh spell of snowfall hits Istanbul, to last for 4 days
Amuch-anticipated snowfall gripped Istanbul Thursday, blanketing the European and Asian sides of the metropolis. It is expected to...
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Istanbul Mayor Imamoğlu criticized for fine dining during snow crisis
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu received a lot of criticism on social media late Tuesday after photos of him meeting British Ambassador...
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49 arrested in operations against Turkish ‘mob boss’ Sedat Peker
Police on Friday launched simultaneous raids in Istanbul and four other cities against a criminal gang allegedly led by Sedat Peker, a...
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Minister assures no water shortage for Turkey’s big cities
Amid a dry spell that fueled drought concerns, public worries about a water-scarce summer were high in Turkey’s big cities, until...
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Istanbul faces 3rd wave in coronavirus outbreak, top expert warns
Istanbul turned “red” this week in a color-coded map showing the level of risk from the coronavirus in 81 provinces of Turkey. With...
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Breeding stations enrich Istanbul’s little-known wildlife
Turkey’s largest metropolis Istanbul may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but it is also home to thriving wildlife, especially the...
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Istanbul to get 2 new subway lines: Turkish transport minister
Turkey’s biggest metropolis Istanbul is getting two new subway lines, totaling 12.9 kilometers (8 miles), the transport and...
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Guy Ritchie visits Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace
Renowned British director and screenwriter Guy Ritchie, who shots his latest movie "Five Eyes" in Turkey's sun-soaked Antalya province on...
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Fire forces mother to throw kids from window in Turkey's Istanbul
A Turkish woman rescued her four children during a fire by throwing them out of a window. The incident took place Wednesday in Istanbul's...
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Istanbul’s drought raises ‘rain bomb’ debate among experts
Millions across Istanbul woke up on Saturday to a sight for sore eyes: The city’s desolated streets were echoing with the tips and taps...
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Istanbul earthquake to affect 200,000 buildings, 3 million people
A team from Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality presented a report to Parliament Thursday regarding the aftermath of a possible earthquake...
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Istanbul introduces alternate working hours for public servants amid COVID-19 pandemic
Istanbul Gov. Ali Yerlikaya on Friday introduced alternate working hours for public servants in a bid to halt a resurgence in coronavirus...
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Istanbul among world's top 5 cities most impacted by traffic
Turkey's busiest metropolis Istanbul is among the world's top five cities most impacted by traffic congestion, a recent study revealed....
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