Istanbul

The centuries-old Ottoman tradition of "mahya," decorative lights adorning mosques during Ramadan, has been revived at the Eyüpsultan Mosque in Istanbul. Kahraman Yıldız, the last known mahya artisan, and his team, orchestrated by…

This morning marked the conclusion of the foggy conditions in Istanbul. Skyscrapers in the Levent region, which had been engulfed by fog, gradually reappeared in the skyline. Earlier, the fog had disrupted…

Istanbul's Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme Rail System Line was officially opened today, marked by a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, and…

Istanbul residents were treated to a breathtaking sunset, where the Turkish flag gracefully waved against the backdrop of the red sun, forming postcard-worthy images that captivated onlookers. The picturesque scene, reminiscent of a…

As part of the ongoing restoration of Istanbul's iconic Galata Tower, the 270-kilogram copper ring, removed for refurbishment, has been reinstalled in four pieces. The historic tower, standing for 674 years, underwent a meticulous…

A targeted armed attack occurred at the police station near Gate C of the Istanbul Palace of Justice in Çağlayan, resulting in a confrontation. Initial reports indicate that two police officers were injured during the…

The 6th-century Chora Church in Fatih, later converted into the "Atik Ali Pasha Mosque" or "Kariye Mosque" in 1511, witnessed a transformation from a museum back to a place of worship. The decision…

In connection with the armed attack at the Santa Maria Church in Istanbul that resulted in one fatality, a court on duty has arrested 25 suspects, including the two attackers. The incident occurred during the Sunday mass…

Police footage reveals two suspects involved in the armed attack at the Santa Maria Italian Church in Sarıyer, Istanbul, resulting in the death of one person. T.D., the assailant, reportedly altered his appearance by shaving his beard after…

Altınorak housing estate in Silivri, Istanbul, faced a second episode of flooding just two months after the initial incident caused by the overflow of the Kula Stream on November 29, 2023. The region's roads turned into lakes, affecting…