Fog covers Türkiye’s Istanbul
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
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…
Workers repair lights on the Türkiye’s Bosphorus Bridge
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…
Jupiter and Venus Align with Moon over Istanbul’s Taksim Mosque
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…
artificial reef project to improve biodiversity and conserve life in marmara sea
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…
Taksim enchants after first snowfall of this year
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…
Southwester winds affect İstanbul
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…
Jellyfish invasion in Türkiye’s bosphorus
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…
Restoration of tower of justice from ottoman era completes
In Istanbul, restoration of the 45-meter-high Tower of Justice, located in the courtyard of Topkapı Palace, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for centuries, has been completed. While a portion of the tower, which is a symbol…
Jellyfish invaded Istanbul’s Bosphorus strait
Jellyfish have invaded the Bosphorus strain in Istanbul, Türkiye. Jellyfish covered approximately 2 kilometers of the coastline of Sarıyer, a northern district of Istanbul. According to locals, the jellyfish appeared as a result of heavy…