Istanbul

The Founder of Martı TAG, a transportaiton services in Türkiye, Oğuz Alper Öktem, during his visit to Miami, USA, shared a video showcasing karaoke-equipped shared ride vehicles with ambient lighting. Highlighting the competitive service…

The Kalamış coast in Istanbul's Kadıköy district has been flooded due to rising water levels and giant waves during the southerly winds, temporarily putting the pedestrian path on the coast out of use.

Swarms of jellyfish have inundated Istanbul’s strait due to pollution and wind, covering the waters near historical mansions. Aerial footage revealed the extent of the invasion, sparking concerns over marine pollution. Zafer Murat…

The illegal construction of a villa in Üsküdar, Türkiye, previously linked to criminal leader Adnan Oktar and now owned by Russian oligarch Boris Borisenko, has come under scrutiny. Drone footage revealed ongoing activity at the site, with…

To mark UNESCO's International Day Against Smuggling of Cultural Assets, Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism projected images of recovered cultural heritage onto the iconic Galata Tower in Istanbul. Using mapping…

A dense morning fog enveloped Istanbul, shrouding the July 15 Martyrs Bridge and ships navigating the Istanbul strait in a picturesque scene. Visibility in the Bosphorus was notably reduced, while the higher parts of the…

The towering "Transocean Barents" oil platform, measuring 60 meters high and 120 meters long, passed through Istanbul’s strait on its journey from Spain to Romania. Bosphorus ship traffic was halted for the platform’s…

In Istanbul, an escalator caught fire at Yenikapı station on the Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line, filling the station with smoke and prompting an evacuation. Passengers experienced panic and breathing difficulties due to the heavy smoke, and…

As autumn sets in, Atatürk Arboretum in Sarıyer has transformed into a vibrant landscape with shades of yellow, red, and green. Known as the "Living Tree Museum," the arboretum offers a stunning seasonal display,…

The Ayios Nikolaos Church in Istanbul’s Topkapı district, originally built in honor of St. Nicholas, was restored during Sultan Mahmud II's reign thanks to donations from the local Muslim community. Historian Zafer Bilgi…