Istanbul

Istanbul police seized €3.6 million in counterfeit Euros during raids in the Fatih and Zeytinburnu districts. Acting on intelligence about fake currency production, police uncovered 3,000 counterfeit 100-Euro banknotes without watermarks,…

An American woman, identified as Sydney Rei Huff (27), was detained in Istanbul’s Taksim area after assaulting her husband and attacking passersby and property during a chaotic incident on November 23. Following an argument with her…

The first snowfall of the year on the Anatolian side of Türkiye world-renowned Istanbul province began today at around 12:00. In the city where southwestern winds have been blowing for two days, snowfall is particularly effective in the…

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…