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TCG Anadolu Captivates Visitors with Hagia Sophia View in Istanbul

Apr 26, 2023

TCG Anadolu ship has docked in Istanbul once again, enchanting visitors with its view from the Hagia Sophia Mosque. The ship, the world's first SİHA ship, was open for visitors on April 17 and crossed the Bosphorus as…

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Ukrainian man attempts suicide in Istanbul, calling for an end to the war

Apr 8, 2023

A Ukrainian man, alleged to be a former police officer, climbed over an underpass in the Taksim district of Türkiye's Istanbul and attempted to commit suicide while chanting slogans such as "No to war in Europe" and "No to war in Ukraine."…

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Fog covers Türkiye’s Istanbul

Mar 25, 2023

Türkiye's Istanbul was covered with a sea of fog today in the morning. The fog, which was dense over the northern parts of the Bosphorus, lost its effect over the city center.

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türkiye’s istanbul ranks sixth amongst most trash generating cities in world

Mar 21, 2023

With between 1.15 and 1.17 kg of trash generated daily by each person, Türkiye's Istanbul ranks as the sixth city to generate the most garbage in the world, according to the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat). A total…

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Workers repair lights on the Türkiye’s Bosphorus Bridge

Mar 20, 2023

Workers carried out maintenance and repair work on the Bosphorus Bridge, one of Türkiye's iconic structures in Istanbul that connects the Asian and European continents. Workers hung from the steel ropes of the bridge, arranging cable…

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Jupiter and Venus Align with Moon over Istanbul’s Taksim Mosque

Feb 23, 2023

Tonight, the skies treated stargazers with a rare celestial spectacle as the planets Jupiter and Venus came into alignment, appearing closest to each other when viewed from Earth. The striking event was witnessed alongside Istanbul's iconic…

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artificial reef project to improve biodiversity and conserve life in marmara sea

Feb 1, 2023

With the Istanbul Unnatural Reef Project, a total of 699 artificial reefs were placed in the Marmara Sea in 4 years to conserve sea life, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The project has contributed to the…

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Taksim enchants after first snowfall of this year

Feb 1, 2023

A long-awaited snowfall affected many districts of Istanbul, Türkiye at night. Taksim Square has transformed into a lovely winter scene following the first snowfall of 2023. People on Istiklal Avenue took a lot of photos while enjoying the…

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Southwester winds affect İstanbul

Jan 18, 2023

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has warned of the effects of southwester winds (lodos) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Lodos wind intensified in the morning hours, mostly in the coastal districts. The giant waves were recorded hitting the…

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Jellyfish invasion in Türkiye’s bosphorus

Jan 18, 2023

The increase in the number of jellyfish on the Sariyer coast of Turkey's famous Bosphorus was recorded underwater. Stating that they are spotted in higher numbers around polluted areas, diver İsa Şahintürk said, “We observe the density of…

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