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Istanbul: Counterfeit alcohol deaths rise to 23 in last 48 hours

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Istanbul: Counterfeit alcohol deaths rise to 23 in last 48 hours

Deaths due to poisoning from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul have more than doubled on the second day. The increase in number of foreigners among the deaths indicates that counterfeit alcohol use more often takes place not in homes but tourist facilities.

16 January 2025

IPA research: 55,9% of people in Istanbul fail to pay credit card bill

IPA research: 55,9% of people in Istanbul fail to pay credit card bill

The Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA) has published research stating that the primary problems of the people of Istanbul are the economy, traffic and the anticipated earthquake. 40% said they barely made a living.

31 December 2024

New development in İstiklal Street bombing: Two detained

New development in İstiklal Street bombing: Two detained

Police has detained two people who are claimed to have smuggled bomber Ahlam al-Bashir into Turkey and brought him to Istanbul. 6 people died and 99 were injured at the bomb-attack, and the court case related to the bombing ended in April 2024.

30 December 2024

Christmas services in churches across Turkey

Christmas services in churches across Turkey

Christmas has been celebrated at services held in churches across Turkey, with calls made for peace and unity. From Istanbul to Mersin and from Hatay to Ankara, the Bible was recited, prayers were said and hymns were sung.

25 December 2024

18 detentions in street protest against new low minimum wage

18 detentions in street protest against new low minimum wage

Members of the Hakkımı Ver [‘Give Me My Right’] Platform marched against the announcement of the new minimum wage which rose at a lower rate than annual inflation. Workers, opening a banner on İstiklal Street, the main thoroughfare of the central Beyoğlu district, shouted the slogan “Let’s see Vedat (Işıkhan, Minister of Labour and Social Security) live on this minimum wage” and were detained.

25 December 2024

Ali Dinç & Nehir Özcan

Queues at İstanbul’s affordable ‘canteens’ get longer as living costs rise

Queues at İstanbul’s affordable ‘canteens’ get longer as living costs rise

During our visit to a ‘city canteen’ we saw people from all walks of life—police officers, civil servants, construction workers, security guards, retirees, and students. The common thread among them all is the struggle to make ends meet.

12 July 2024 Ali Dinç,Nehir Özcan

DEM Party co-chairs of İstanbul's Esenyurt detained

DEM Party co-chairs of İstanbul's Esenyurt detained

Within the framework of the ongoing "urban consensus" dialogue between the CHP and the DEM Party, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özer had become the CHP candidate for Esenyurt.

20 February 2024

A letter with the Kaaba and flag of Turkey sent to Church of St. Anthony of Padua

A letter with the Kaaba and flag of Turkey sent to Church of St. Anthony of Padua

Afşin Hatipoğlu, the lawyer of the church on İstiklal Avenue in İstanbul's Beyoğlu, shared information that two months ago diesel fuel was poured in front of the church and there was an attempt to start a fire.

2 February 2024

İstanbul faces drought crisis as reservoir levels plummet

İstanbul faces drought crisis as reservoir levels plummet

2 November 2023

İstanbul governor clarifies 'public alcohol ban' circular

İstanbul governor clarifies 'public alcohol ban' circular

The governor's office has clarified that there was not a decision to ban alcohol consumption and its earlier statement was a "reminder" for the implementation of the existing rules. However, the phrase "prevention of alcohol sales and consumption" in the initial statement was notably absent in this clarification.

İstanbul hikes public transport fares by 51% amid rising costs

İstanbul hikes public transport fares by 51% amid rising costs

The metropolis of 15 million followed other cities to implement significant hikes to public transportation and taxi fares.

Government plans to introduce special law for İstanbul's earthquake preparedness

Government plans to introduce special law for İstanbul's earthquake preparedness

Through the implementation of the “special law,” the government plans to proceed with urbanization in the designated “reserve areas” of the province, which include its rural and forested northern regions, says the environment minister.

Flower Festival blooms on İstanbul's Princes' Islands

Flower Festival blooms on İstanbul's Princes' Islands

While the festival has concluded, two exhibitions offering a journey into the islands' garden culture will remain open for visitors until October.

İstanbul breaks daily water consumption record amid heatwave

İstanbul breaks daily water consumption record amid heatwave

Temperatures reached 39 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, leading to the highest ever recorded daily water consumption in the metropolis.

Commemoration of Suruç Massacre in İstanbul: Several detained amid calls for justice

Commemoration of Suruç Massacre in İstanbul: Several detained amid calls for justice

Marking the eighth anniversary of the deadly bombing, families of the deceased underscored that justice has still not been served.

İstanbul governor orders sterilization, vaccination of stray dogs

İstanbul governor orders sterilization, vaccination of stray dogs

The governor's office has also instructed the district municipalities to set up and improve animal shelters.

İstanbul Municipality intiates collaboration with Tate Modern

İstanbul Municipality intiates collaboration with Tate Modern

The municipality's cultural assets director hosted an official form Tate Modern at Artİstanbul Feshane, which will be at the center of the collaboration.

İstanbul art exhibition faces continued harassment by conservative groups

İstanbul art exhibition faces continued harassment by conservative groups

A group vandalized an artwork in the exhibition organized with the support of the İstanbul Municipality.

10 July 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Cost of living in İstanbul rises 64 percent in a year

Cost of living in İstanbul rises 64 percent in a year

The highest rise in June was in the price of meat, compared to last December. The price of meat and minced meat has risen 68.64 percent in the last six months.

Complaints soar as İstanbul taxi drivers face criticism for selective service

Complaints soar as İstanbul taxi drivers face criticism for selective service

More than half of the complaints regarding taxi drivers were about their reluctance to accept short-distance rides and their preference for catering to tourists rather than locals.

Group condemns İstanbul exhibition for 'displaying LGBTI+ propaganda, nudity'

Group condemns İstanbul exhibition for 'displaying LGBTI+ propaganda, nudity'

The exhibition was opened under the auspices of the opposition-led İstanbul Municipality.

Activists unfurl rainbow flag on Galata Tower after İstanbul Pride Parade

Activists unfurl rainbow flag on Galata Tower after İstanbul Pride Parade

At least 93 individuals have been apprehended following the 21st edition of the march.

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

Despite the heavy police presence, activists were able to gather in a side street approximately one kilometer away from Taksim to deliver their statement. However, as they began to disperse, they were met with aggression from both the police and nearby shopkeepers, resulting in the detention of at least six people.

18 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz

Police erect barricades around İstanbul's Gezi Park on 10th anniversary of massive protests

Police erect barricades around İstanbul's Gezi Park on 10th anniversary of massive protests

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the protests against a construction project in Gezi Park, which transformed into countrywide demonstrations against the Erdoğan government.

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

A municipal official has been injured in an assault during the demolition of a cafe. The municipality has condemned the incident.

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

The Gendarmerie General Command and the Security General Directorate stated that they intend to lodge a criminal complaint against Canan Kaftancıoğlu, the İstanbul branch chairperson of the CHP, for warning ballot committee members about police officers.

T24 editor-in-chief acquitted for alleged insulting of a public official

T24 editor-in-chief acquitted for alleged insulting of a public official

Following the publication of an article by the online news portal T24 on a tender won by the cousin of Turkey's Industry and Technology Minister, the editor-in-chief, Doğan Akın, found himself accused of tarnishing Minister Mustafa Varank's reputation.

İstanbul grapples with housing crisis while thousands of homes remain vacant

İstanbul grapples with housing crisis while thousands of homes remain vacant

Despite the high demand for safe and affordable housing in İstanbul, an estimated 450,000 to 750,000 houses remain unoccupied.

2 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Police prevent Armenian Genocide commemoration in İstanbul

Police prevent Armenian Genocide commemoration in İstanbul

The event that had taken place in Sultanahmet could not be held in the last for years due to the bans and the pandemic.

24 April 2023 Evrim Kepenek

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event for second year in a row

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event for second year in a row

"Confronting 1915 is a necessary step to build democracy, equality, and peaceful coexistence on solid foundations today," the April 24 Commemoration Platform has said.

Fill rate of İstanbul dams at nine-year low despite recent increase

Fill rate of İstanbul dams at nine-year low despite recent increase

The fill rate has neared 45 percent from 28 percent earlier in the year.

Over 200 detained after İstanbul Newroz celebrations

Over 200 detained after İstanbul Newroz celebrations

The police surrounded and detained groups of people who were chanting slogans while leaving the event area after the celebrations ended.

19 March 2023 Ruken Tuncel