Istanbul

Snowfall that started last week in Türkiye's Istanbul and stopped shortly afterwards has started again, this time painting roads and roofs white on both the Anatolian and European sides, especially in the higher elevations. Authorities…

A 1,500-year-old cistern near the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, used as a spa under the Navitas Spa Cistern brand linked to the Hilton Hotel, was sealed by Fatih Municipality for unauthorized modifications and…

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced that snowfall affecting the city's northern districts has led to a one-day suspension of education in Başakşehir, Beylikdüzü, Esenyurt, Sultangazi, Beykoz, Avcılar, and Arnavutköy. Authorities…

Intermittent snowfall blanketed Başakşehir National Garden in Istanbul, creating a stunning winter scene. Aerial footage captured the Turkish flag waving among the snow, offering a striking visual. The snowfall followed…

The snow falling in many parts of Istanbul also covered Aydos Forest in the Kartal district in white, forming a beautiful view. "I had guests from abroad. I wanted to bring them here. Luckily, it snowed and we decided to come to the…

A fire broke out in a five-story restaurant near Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, causing panic among customers. Firefighters responded swiftly, bringing the flames under control before they spread to nearby buildings. Istanbul Governor Davut…

The 1,499-year-old Little Hagia Sophia Poterne, built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I as an escape route on Istanbul’s seaside walls, is now half-buried. Archaeologist Ömer Faruk Yavaşçay explained that the gate once allowed…

Dense fog engulfed Türkiye's Istanbul in the morning hours, giving a hard time to drivers in traffic as the visibility decreased significantly while forming stunning landscapes.

Plans to expand the Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district with new buildings have been abandoned. The site, located on the ruins of the Great Byzantine Palace, will be opened as an archaeological park under the…

Turkish security forces captured two suspects accused of being members of Al Qaeda’s Türkiye branch during an operation in Istanbul's Avcılar district. The suspects, brothers L.B. (45) and S.B. (51), had been on the run since 2018 and were…