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burned-out forest in Istanbul regreens after 3 years

Nov 11, 2022

The PKK terrorist organization set fire to the Aydos Forest in Pendik, Istanbul, on September 19, 2019, destroying 4,685 square meters. The fire destroyed 150 stone pines and 4,685 square meters of land. After three years, the final state…

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Ships overcrowd Istanbul’s Marmara Sea

Oct 27, 2022

The density of ships anchoring off Istanbul's Marmara Sea in Turkey has made it nearly impossible to see the horizon. The density in the area where approximately 200 ships are anchored grows by the day. Most of the ships in the area are no…

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stone quarry spews out stones at nearby district in Istanbul, Turkey

Oct 18, 2022

After explosion with dynamite in a stone quarry, belonging to a private company, in the Hüseyinli District of Çekmeköy in Istanbul, Turkey, windows of nearby houses were shattered, and cracks appeared on the walls. The columns of the mosque…

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man surprisingly fishes shark in Istanbul, Turkey

Oct 4, 2022

A man in Turkey’s Istanbul accidentally caught a shark in Beykoz coast. As seen in the footage, the fishing man put a great effort into fighting the shark in the sea. The man and the witnesses around were shocked as they saw the animal that…

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Otters spotted in Istanbul

Sep 21, 2022

Otters appeared on Istanbul's Silivri coast in Turkey. They were seen playing with each other in the footage. Otters, which are in the category of endangered animals by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, were viewed by…

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crane in metro station construction collapses in İstanbul: 2 dead, 1 injured

Sep 20, 2022

A crane used in a construction of a metro station in Istanbul, Turkey collapsed after breaking into two pieces at 16:00 local time. The massive crane killed 2 employees and injured 1 in the construction site. The health care teams…

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Truck overturned on Istanbul road, injuring driver

Sep 8, 2022

A road accident occurred on the Istanbul TEM Highway in Turkey. A truck overturned on the highway after the driver lost control of the vehicle. During the accident, the truck's cab flew into the lake basin with the driver inside. A large…

SPORTS

Istanbul hosts UEFA championship group stage draw

Aug 26, 2022

UEFA group stages fixture formed in Istanbul. Lots were drawn by former footballer Karl Heinz Korbel and Zoltan Gera. Matches will begin on July 8th. The final match will be played on May 31st 2023 in Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.…

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boy dragged by flood waters rescued

Aug 25, 2022

Heavy rain caused flash floods in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul. Two people, including a child, were caught in floodwaters while attempting to cross a road. The boy, dragged by the flood waters, held onto a car that was stranded on the…

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Flood in istanbul almost drowns stray dog

Aug 25, 2022

Flood emerging after downpour captured a stray dog in Istanbul, Turkey. A citizen saved the dog dragging along the floodwater by running beside it and grabbing its neck. The lucky dog’s moments are captured by a witness’ phone.

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