Istanbul

A fire broke out in the forested area near Terkos Lake in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, necessitating a rapid response involving multiple firefighting resources, including helicopters and water tankers. After roughly three hours of…

The cargo ship 'Resilient Africa,' carrying Ukrainian grain and utilizing a newly established "humanitarian corridor," has anchored off the Bosphorus, Istanbul. This marks the first use of the corridor, created by Ukraine in response to…

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced the start of repair work on Istanbul's 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, one of the city's most visited historical attractions. According to local media, the repair initiative intends to…

Istanbul is facing a prolonged dry period, the water levels in dams are decreasing significantly. The occupancy rate of these dams has now fallen to 25.28 percent due to the ongoing decline in water levels. This decline…

A fire that started in a field in the Silivri district of Türkiye's Istanbul province spread to two factories that produce plastic. While the fire burned plastic warehouses and grew bigger, the workers were evacuated. Fire brigades from…

Preparations for Sabiha Gökçen Airport's second runway, set to double its capacity, are in their final stages. The new runway, planned to increase passenger capacity from 30 million to 70 million, is nearing completion after…

The 2023-2024 academic year commenced today, marking the beginning of classes for approximately 20 million students in Türkiye. On the inaugural day of the school year, Istanbul experienced significant traffic congestion,…

The Turkish Presidency's National Palaces Painting Museum has initiated the restoration of five 19th-century historical paintings, including valuable works such as "Yavuz Sultan Selim and the Prince," "Sultan Selim III," and "Istanbul…

Heavy rainfall in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, led to overflowing streams and a tragic incident where a Guinean national named Irame Kabe lost his life in the flooded basement of his home. The weather eventually cleared,…

Torrential rains in Türkiye's Istanbul province caused severe floods in the Başakşehir district. Hundreds of workplaces and residences, shopping malls, subways and a large hospital flooded in the district. Dozens of people were trapped in a…