Lightning Strikes Illuminate the Sky in Istanbul
Consecutive lightning strikes illuminated the night during heavy rainfall that began yesterday evening and continued throughout the night in in Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Colorful Sunset Captivates Üsküdar, Istanbul
In Istanbul's Üsküdar district, the sunset formed a stunning scene with athletes canoeing, tourists riding water bikes, and citizens gathering to watch. The iconic Maiden's Tower, set against the crimson sky and reflected in the…
Foam and Mucilage Reappear in Istanbul’s Bosphorus
The Bosphorus is experiencing a resurgence of mucilage, with foam and mucilage appearing on the beaches of Avcılar. Istanbul Environmental Council Secretary General Zafer Murat Çetintaş compared the situation to…
Restored Sections of Topkapı Palace Harem Now Open to Tourists
In Istanbul, Topkapı Palace's Harem has unveiled newly restored sections, including the Concubines' Stone House, Bath, and Kuşhane Kitchen, to local and international visitors. The recently completed restorations were captured via drone…
Veteran Typewriter Repairman Keeps Craft Alive in Istanbul
In Eyüpsultan, 62-year-old İsmail Hakkı Candar has dedicated 46 years to repairing typewriters, a once-essential tool now relegated to nostalgia. As one of Istanbul's last two typewriter repair masters, Candar has struggled to find an…
Tunnel Discovered under Rumeli Fortress in Istanbul
A tunnel, presumed to have been built during the 15th century, was discovered under the Rumeli Fortress in the Sarıyer district of Türkiye's Istanbul during the ongoing restoration works. According to the first examinations, the tunnel was…
Renault Twingo Lovers Gathered in Istanbul
Owners of Renault's compact vehicle Twingo, whose production ended in 2002, gathered for a meeting in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, Türkiye. Offering Twingo lovers a colorful exhibition, the participants feasted with a delicious picnic.…
Hundreds Marched for Palestinians in Beykoz, Istanbul
Hundreds of citizens gathered in the Beykoz district of Türkiye's Istanbul province to march in support of Palestine. The crowd, which started walking on Sultan Aziz Street, marched to Ortaçeşme Çayır Street with banners and slogans in…
Galata Tower Reopened after Restoration Works Completed
Galata Tower, one of the symbol buildings of Istanbul, Türkiye, is reopened to visitors as of today, after the restoration works were completed. Visitors to the historical tower, whose exterior was repaired and strengthened against…
Istanbul’s Beyoğlu Marks Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
The Beyoğlu Municipality in Türkiye's Istanbul organized the Golden Horn Sea Festival to mark the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. After a moment of silence was held and the National Anthem was sung at the shore,…