Istanbul

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…

The Supermoon, a phase where the Moon appears brighter and larger than usual, was observed in Istanbul, Türkiye, alongside landmarks such as the Bosphorus Bridge and Çamlıca Mosque. Appearing 30 percent brighter and about 14 percent larger…

As Istanbul grapples with high temperatures, the city's dams are feeling the strain with their occupancy rate falling to 37.21 percent. Büyükçekmece Dam Lake, in particular, has seen a significant decrease in water level,…

A fire broke out around 15:00 today on the roof of a three-story building located on Istiklal Avenue in the famous district of Beyoğlu, in Türkiye's Istanbul. The smoke rising from the building caused panic in the surrounding area. The fire…

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…