Istanbul

A fire broke out at a factory producing chemicals in an organized industrial zone in Tuzla, Istanbul, Türkiye, at around 10:30 local time. A large number of firefighters were sent to the area to intervene in the fire, which started when…

Three Spanish Muslims on a horseback pilgrimage to Hajj stopped in Istanbul to break their fast, reviving a 500-year-old Andalusian tradition. Dr. Abdallah Hernandez, who vowed 35 years ago to undertake the journey if he became a…

A fire broke out on a passenger bus' engine in an underpass near the Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, Türkiye. Passenger on the bus immediately rushed outside the bus and the road on which…

A 14-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of a vehicle in Tuzla, crashing into a woman sitting outside her workplace. The victim, Meral Bilgin Kaydan, was trapped under the car for 1.5 hours before being rescued and taken…

Snowfall that started last week in Türkiye's Istanbul and stopped shortly afterwards has started again, this time painting roads and roofs white on both the Anatolian and European sides, especially in the higher elevations. Authorities…

A 1,500-year-old cistern near the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, used as a spa under the Navitas Spa Cistern brand linked to the Hilton Hotel, was sealed by Fatih Municipality for unauthorized modifications and…

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced that snowfall affecting the city's northern districts has led to a one-day suspension of education in Başakşehir, Beylikdüzü, Esenyurt, Sultangazi, Beykoz, Avcılar, and Arnavutköy. Authorities…

Intermittent snowfall blanketed Başakşehir National Garden in Istanbul, creating a stunning winter scene. Aerial footage captured the Turkish flag waving among the snow, offering a striking visual. The snowfall followed…

The snow falling in many parts of Istanbul also covered Aydos Forest in the Kartal district in white, forming a beautiful view. "I had guests from abroad. I wanted to bring them here. Luckily, it snowed and we decided to come to the…

A fire broke out in a five-story restaurant near Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, causing panic among customers. Firefighters responded swiftly, bringing the flames under control before they spread to nearby buildings. Istanbul Governor Davut…