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Kazakh national injured in shooting in Turkey

Kazakh national injured in shooting in Turkey

A national of Kazakhstan accidentally became a victim of a shooting in Istanbul, Türkiye, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. According to the ministry, the man called the Consulate General of …

Satellite cities to be established in Istanbul

Satellite cities to be established in Istanbul

Within the scope of preparation for the major earthquake expected in the Marmara region, 500,000 of the 1.5 million risky residences in Istanbul will be rebuilt on-site, and satellite cities of 500,000 residences …

Suspected al-Qaida members detained in Istanbul

Suspected al-Qaida members detained in Istanbul

Turkish security forces on Wednesday said they had detained at least 15 suspects in operations against the terrorist groups ISIS Uzbekistan and al-Qaida (both groups outlawed in Russia) in Istanbul. Anti-terror police launched …

No ships inspected on Tuesday in Istanbul under grain deal

No ships inspected on Tuesday in Istanbul under grain deal

The United Nations said no inspections were made under the scope of the Ukraine grain deal on Tuesday, as Russia, Türkiye and Ukraine needed more time to reach an agreement on operational priorities. "We urge all stakeholders …

Fire extinguished on Russian ship in Istanbul shipyard

Fire extinguished on Russian ship in Istanbul shipyard

A fire broke out at night on a Russian-flagged fishing boat Ester being repaired in the Tuzla district of Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. Fire brigades from Tuzla, Pendik, Kartal and Orkhanly arrived to put out …

Istanbul prepares for replacing quake-risky buildings

Istanbul prepares for replacing quake-risky buildings

Türkiye planned to build new buildings to replace some 1.5 million risky ones in Istanbul for possible strong earthquakes in the future, the Turkish urbanization minister Murat Kurum said. These residential buildings would be built …

Red Wings launches Perm-Istanbul flights

Red Wings launches Perm-Istanbul flights

It will soon be possible to fly from Perm to Istanbul with Red Wings. From the beginning of April until the end of October, they will be operated on Sundays.

Ilham Aliyev arrives in Türkiye

Ilham Aliyev arrives in Türkiye

The President of Azerbaijan paid a visit to Türkiye. At the Istanbul airport, he was met by the Turkish Foreign Minister and other officials

Earthquake in Istanbul could have catastrophic effects

Earthquake in Istanbul could have catastrophic effects

Some 10,000 residents of Istanbul live in houses that may instantly collapse in case of an earthquake, Bugra Gokce, Deputy Secretary General of Istanbul's city hall, said on Friday. According to him, there are 318 buildings in the …

Turkish stock exchange reopens in Istanbul

Turkish stock exchange reopens in Istanbul

The Turkish stock exchange reopened on Wednesday with gains after a five-day closure due to the Feb. 6 strong earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye. Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 index opened at 4,769.15 points, surging 5.86%, or …

Sea of ​​Marmara low tide off the coast of Istanbul

Sea of ​​Marmara low tide off the coast of Istanbul

The level of the Sea of ​​Marmara off the coast of Istanbul fell sharply by 15-20 meters, according to the Turkish TV channel NTV. It was noted that local residents noticed that the littoral zone increased by 15–20 meters. In …

Owner of collapsed residential complex arrested at airport

Owner of collapsed residential complex arrested at airport

The owner of Renaissance Residence, an apartment complex destroyed by the earthquake in southeast Turkey's Hatay province, was detained at an Istanbul airport on Friday while trying to leave the country. Mehmet Yasar …

Istanbul Gas Summit postponed

Istanbul Gas Summit postponed

The information about the postponement of the Istanbul Gas Summit from February 14-15 to March 22 is correct, a source in the Turkish Energy Ministry said. "Yes, the information that this summit is postponed to March 22 is …

 Baku-Istanbul flight makes unscheduled stop

Baku-Istanbul flight makes unscheduled stop

The captain of the aircraft operating Buta Airways flight J2 9105 on the Baku-Istanbul route (Sabiha Gokcen Airport) decided to land in Ankara due to heavy snowfall at the destination airport, according to the press service of Buta …

Rain, then snow storm expected in Istanbul

Rain, then snow storm expected in Istanbul

Bad weather reins in Istanbul. Torrential rains continue in Istanbul. The gusts of wind reach up to 120 km/h. According to the press service of the city administration, the city’s roads are loaded by …

More than 200 flights cancelled in Istanbul due to snow

More than 200 flights cancelled in Istanbul due to snow

Almost 240 Turkish Airlines’ flights have been canceled due to heavy snow in the city. Turkish Airlines has canceled 238 flights scheduled for Sunday and Monday due to possible snowfall in Istanbul, the press …

Yandex to launch hub in Istanbul in March - report

Yandex to launch hub in Istanbul in March - report

Yandex will launch a hub in Turkey, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday. The hub comprising a coworking area and an office is in Istanbul, the source noted. "Yes, we are expanding the number of hubs. The new hub is …