Istanbul

Amid soaring temperatures reaching 41 degrees in Istanbul, residents sought relief from the heat by dampening their heads or sitting in shaded areas. Meteorological officials issued a natural disaster warning and…

Cows in Istanbul sought relief from the extreme heat by joining citizens at Kilyos Kısırkaya Public Beach. The unexpected sight of cows entering the sea surprised and captivated onlookers. Some cows sunbathed while others walked along the…

A fire broke out on the roof of the wooden restaurant on the grounds of Topkapi Palace, which is located in Turkey's Istanbul province and was used as the administrative center of the state for 400 years during the Ottoman Empire. While the…

Local officials in Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, have announced the discovery of at least three ancient grave steles. Mahir Polat, the deputy secretary-general of the Istanbul Municipality, revealed that these 1,500-year-old steles were…

Sazlıbosna Neighborhood in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, is a historic village known for its ancient residential character. Designated as the "Sultans Walking Path" by the Ministry of Culture, it also serves as the final dwelling place of Suleiman…

Sultan Selim Mosque, located in Konya, Türkiye, was flocked by Muslims who came to perform the Eid prayer. After listening to the sermon, thousands entered the mosque but some prayed outside as the mosque's capacity was full. Some citizens…

Istanbul's ancient walls, built in the 5th century, have been restored, bringing a renewed vitality to the surrounding neighborhoods. Once plagued by decay and social challenges, the walls now shine with enhanced safety measures, lighting,…

Nearly 5,000 lightning bolts struck in Türkiye's Istanbul in recent days. The unique landscapes created by the lightning turned the night into day, which were captured on camera. The breathtaking images were taken by German amateur…

Following the warnings issued by Meteorology, lightning began to strike one after the other before the expected precipitation in the city of Istanbul, Türkiye. The lightning strikes almost turned night into day on the Anatolian side of the…

Efforts to cool the fire that broke out on Saturday in a 6-storey industrial building in Başakşehir, in Türkiye's Istanbul province, still continues after three days. Due to the fire, the floors collapsed onto one another. In order to…