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Istanbul’s Ayios Nikolaos Church Viewed From Air

Nov 11, 2024

The Ayios Nikolaos Church in Istanbul’s Topkapı district, originally built in honor of St. Nicholas, was restored during Sultan Mahmud II's reign thanks to donations from the local Muslim community. Historian Zafer Bilgi…

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Two Die in Overturned Bus in Istanbul

Nov 10, 2024

An intercity bus overturned following the driver losing control of the steering wheel in the Esenler district of Istanbul due to heavy rain, leaving 2 dead and 15 injured. After the accident, both drivers of the bus were taken into custody…

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Barrier Almost Pierces Through City Bus in Istanbul

Nov 10, 2024

A public transport vehicle carrying passengers crashed into the barriers while approaching a bus stop in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, resulting in the barrier going into the bus for about 10 meters. No one was killed or injured in the…

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Istanbul Bridges Lit Orange for Leukemia Awareness

Nov 8, 2024

Istanbul's Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridges were illuminated in orange for Children with Leukemia Week, observed from November 2-8. Organized by the Foundation for Children with Leukemia (LÖSEV), the…

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Istanbul’s Dam Levels Plummet

Nov 7, 2024

Istanbul’s dam levels have dropped to critical lows, with overall occupancy at 30.18%, according to İSKİ data. The Alibey Dam, a key water source for the city, has reached its lowest point in a decade, now at only 6.07% capacity.…

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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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