Istanbul

A jet ski loaded with explosives was found off a beach in Istanbul's Çatalca district. The gendarmerie teams that arrived at the scene detected that the jet ski, which was assumed to be dragged to Istanbul, might belong to the Ukrainian…

A stunning rainbow appeared in Istanbul's skies after early morning rain, captivating residents. Seen over Avcılar at sunrise, the rainbow created a postcard-perfect scene, enchanting those who witnessed it.  

Despite temperatures soaring above 35 degrees Celsius, Taksim Square in Istanbul remains bustling with both local and foreign tourists. The General Directorate of Meteorology had warned about the extreme heat, but visitors…

The full moon rising alongside Istanbul's iconic Galata Tower captivated onlookers and photographers alike. Photographers across the city waited for hours to capture this breathtaking scene. Halil Sopaoğlu used lunar tracking…

A stubble fire occurred in an area close to the seaside in Silivri district of Istanbul. Huge plumes of smoke caused panic among citizens in traffic and at beaches. Panic and decrease in visibility resulted in a car accident on nearby road.

In a significant operation against international migrant smuggling and human trafficking, Istanbul police dismantled a network operating on the Afghanistan-Pakistan-Iran-Türkiye-Europe route. The network was accused of…

The heavy rain that started in the morning hours in Istanbul, Türkiye, caused floods in some regions. Disruption occurred on some roads due to rising water. The rain also caused difficult moments for pedestrians commuting as it began on…

On the 8th anniversary of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, Istanbul's bridges were decorated with giant Turkish flags. The event, organized by the Presidential Directorate of Communications, Istanbul Governorship, and the July 15…

Restoration work on Istanbul's historic Haydarpaşa Train Station, initiated after a 2010 fire, is nearing completion. The roof, damaged in the fire, has been under repair, and part of the covering was recently removed, revealing…

Around 13:30 local time, a boat with 8 people on board sank off the coast of Fatih Ahırkapı in Istanbul after taking on water for an unknown reason. Following the captain's call for help, everybody was rescued by the teams of the General…