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School Fire Causes Panic in Istanbul

Nov 6, 2024

A fire broke out on the exterior of the El Maarif International Schools in the Bahçelievler district of Istanbul, Türkiye, causing great panic at the school and the private high school next to it. Firefighters and health teams were…

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Türkiye’s First Maternity Hospital Opened in 1892 Now a Museum

Nov 6, 2024

In 1892, Türkiye's first maternity hospital, Demirkapı Viladethanesi, was established in Istanbul's Gülhane Park. Medical historian Prof. Dr. Ayten Altıntaş explains that until then, Ottoman women gave birth at home with…

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Marmaray Marks 11 Years, Surpasses 1.2 Billion Passengers

Nov 4, 2024

Istanbul’s Marmaray rail line, easing traffic between Europe and Asia, has transported over 1.2 billion passengers since opening. Now marking its 11th anniversary, Marmaray recorded 208 million passengers in the first 10 months of 2024…

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Healthcare Workers Protest Against Israel’s Attacks on Gaza in Istanbul

Nov 3, 2024

Healthcare workers’ protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza continued in Erzurum, Türkiye, on their 51st week. The crowd, who gathered in front of Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, marched to Yakutiye Madrasah carrying banners. “The occupying…

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City Bus Rams Into Traffic Police in Istanbul

Nov 3, 2024

A city bus rammed into traffic police teams on a spot where a traffic accident had occurred in the Bakırköy district of Istanbul, Türkiye. A police officer who was crushed under the bus lost his life.

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Istanbul Skyscrapers Display Giant Flags for Republic Day

Oct 28, 2024

To celebrate the 101st anniversary of Republic Day on October 29, Istanbul displayed massive Turkish flags on its skyscrapers, especially in the business district of Maslak. The impressive aerial views captured the flags…

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Metrobus Fire Causes Panic in Istanbul, Türkiye

Oct 24, 2024

A fire broke out in the back of a metrobus near the metrobus stop in the Avcılar district of Istanbul, Türkiye, for an unknown reason in the morning hours. Officers immediately intervened with fire extinguishers on the bus and at the stop,…

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BAYKAR Showcases Armed UAVs at SAHA EXPO in Istanbul

Oct 23, 2024

Nationally developed armed unmanned aerial vehicles by BAYKAR were showcased at the SAHA EXPO, an international defense, aviation, and space industry fair in Istanbul. BAYKAR presented its Bayraktar KIZILELMA, KALKAN DİHA,…

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ISIS Bomber Arrested in Istanbul Operation

Oct 21, 2024

In a joint operation by Istanbul’s Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism units, an ISIS bomber operating in the so-called "Nineveh Region" was arrested. The suspect, identified as O.M., was involved in explosive production in Iraq’s…

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Direct Flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport to Begin on October 29

Oct 19, 2024

Istanbul Airport operator İGA announced on its social media account that the second-biggest Spanish airline company, Vueling, is starting direct flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport. It was noted that the flights will begin on October…

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