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Hotel Fire Causes Panic in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Jul 29, 2024

A fire broke out on the rooftop of a 5-storey hotel in the touristic district of Beyoğlu in Istanbul. The fire, which was said to have been caused by an electrical fault, caused panic among citizens and tourists. It was said that there were…

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Tourists Flock to Istanbul’s Taksim Despite Scorching Heat

Jul 23, 2024

Despite temperatures soaring above 35 degrees Celsius, Taksim Square in Istanbul remains bustling with both local and foreign tourists. The General Directorate of Meteorology had warned about the extreme heat, but visitors…

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Istanbul’s Taksim Bustle with Ramadan Tourists

Apr 11, 2024

On the second day of Eid, Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul saw a surge in visitors, including both local residents and tourists from abroad. These iconic locations, known for their popularity among…

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Torrential Rain in Istanbul Catches Citizens Unprepared

Mar 25, 2024

Heavy rainfall in Istanbul's Taksim caught residents off guard, leading to challenges as some resorted to makeshift measures like using bags and clothing to shield themselves from getting wet. The downpour followed…

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Risky Cat Rescue Operation Ends Happily in Beyoğlu, Türkiye

Nov 24, 2023

The efforts to rescue a cat trapped on the 4th floor of a building on Istiklal Street in the Beyoğlu district, one of Istanbul's popular locations in Türkiye, were watched by many people with a mix of excitement and fear. Unfortunately, the…

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Vibrant Sunset Paints Sky Red in Istanbul’s Taksim Square

Nov 13, 2023

The sky that turned red in the popular Taksim Square in Türkiye's Istanbul yesterday evening formed an amazing view. The beautiful sunset in the square, which is located in the Beyoğlu district, was admired by many locals and foreigners.

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fire trick goes wrong at nightclub in türkiye’s taksim

May 22, 2023

At a nightclub in the Taksim district of Türkiye's Istanbul, flames were started by an employee pouring alcohol on the counter to demonstrate a fire trick at 8:00 yesterday morning. The fire spread to the customers, damaging the hair and…

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Ukrainian man attempts suicide in Istanbul, calling for an end to the war

Apr 8, 2023

A Ukrainian man, alleged to be a former police officer, climbed over an underpass in the Taksim district of Türkiye's Istanbul and attempted to commit suicide while chanting slogans such as "No to war in Europe" and "No to war in Ukraine."…

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Jupiter and Venus Align with Moon over Istanbul’s Taksim Mosque

Feb 23, 2023

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…

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Explosion in Turkiye’s Istanbul

Nov 13, 2022

An explosion occurred on Istiklal Street, which is one of the busiest streets of Taksim district in Turkiye's Istanbul. The explosion, the cause of which is unknown, injured several citizens around. While many medical teams and police…