Istanbul

A fire erupted at a gym on Kent Street in Ataşehir Barbaros Mahallesi around 12:00, for reasons yet to be determined. Alerted by the billowing smoke, citizens promptly notified the fire department. A significant contingent of firefighters…

The Basilica Cistern, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine underground reservoir in Türkiye's Istanbul, has been reopened to visitors after two years of repair and consolidation. The cistern, which was made in the Byzantine capital Constantinople,…

A public bus at a bus depot next to the sea in Eminönü, one of the popular tourist districts in Türkiye's İstanbul. The vehicle was removed from the water after six hours of firefighters' efforts. Authorities stated that the bus was empty…

The Lights & Dreams festival, which attracted great attention in more than 40 countries, was held in Turkcell Platinum Park in Türkiye's Istanbul this year. The festival consisted of special shows exhibited on more than 30 thematic…

A fire broke out in a recycling facility where paper and plastics are stored in the Sarıyer district of Türkiye's Istanbul province at night. The flames grew bigger in a short time and spread to the forest area around the facilities, but…

A fire that broke out in an area used as a greenhouse in the Avcılar district of Istanbul for an unknown reason caused panic. The flames grew rapidly because of strong winds and spread to a parked van and electrical cables above.…

Public competitions continue in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, Türkiye. On the second day of the festival, an open-sea swimming race was held on a 1500-meter course in the Bosphorus. The moments of the fierce competition in the cold…

Togg, a domestic electric car manufacturer in Türkiye, is experiencing a steady increase in vehicle deliveries and test drives at its Zeytinburnu store in Istanbul. The company delivered 627 units in July, bringing the total…

The recent Super Moon, an event where the moon appears brighter and larger than usual, created a stunning visual spectacle in Istanbul. Captured by drone, the Super Moon illuminated city landmarks like the Camlica Tower, the 15 July Martyrs…

Istanbul is experiencing severe drought conditions due to a heatwave from Africa, with dam occupancy rates dropping to 36.71 percent. According to the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), occupancy rates…