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Supporters of Istanbul mayor clash with police

Supporters of Istanbul mayor clash with police

Police in Turkey fired tear gas to disperse a group of protesters who clashed with officers outside an Istanbul courthouse while rallying in support of the city’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was called to give testimony in two new legal …

Türkiye closes over 4,000 hotels in three years

Türkiye closes over 4,000 hotels in three years

Türkiye has amended its hotel certification legislation, which has triggered mass closures of accommodation facilities. Over the past three years, nearly 4,000 hotels have ceased operations.

Istanbul tops global congestion rankings

Istanbul tops global congestion rankings

Istanbul topped the list of the most-congested urban areas as traffic delays surged 15% from 2023 to 105 hours lost per driver, besting both New York and Chicago at 102 hours lost.

New details about Crocus attack perpetrators revealed

New details about Crocus attack perpetrators revealed

Five foreigners face long prison terms in Türkiye for their links to perpetrators of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack. Suspects linked to perpetrators were arrested in Istanbul and the Chief Prosecutor’s Office in the …

Cargo ship keels over at Istanbul port

Cargo ship keels over at Istanbul port

A dry cargo vessel keeled over at one of Istanbul's primary ports on December 23, prompting the evacuation and rescue of its crew. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. at Ambarlı Port in the Beylikdüzü …

Istanbul explosion leaves 1 dead

Istanbul explosion leaves 1 dead

A natural gas leak explosion occurred in a Beylikduzu, Istanbul, leaving one dead and three individuals injured on Saturday morning. The …

Millions of counterfeit euros found in Türkiye

Millions of counterfeit euros found in Türkiye

Law enforcement officers in Istanbul has carried out a large-scale operation, as a result of which they managed to find and confiscate millions of counterfeit euros. At the same time, Türkiye is grappling with a surge in counterfeit dollars.

Erdogan addresses Istanbul Energy Forum

Erdogan addresses Istanbul Energy Forum

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has vowed to steer Türkiye toward full energy independence, emphasizing the country’s dedication to harnessing its diverse resources. "We, as Türkiye, are …

Three Turkish cities amiong top 100 brand cities of 2024

Three Turkish cities amiong top 100 brand cities of 2024

Turkish cities of Istanbul, Antalya and İzmir have been ranked among the world’s top 100 brand cities in the "City Index 2024" by Brand Finance, which assessed urban reputations through a global survey of …