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İstanbul Municipality Now Accepts Applications for Free Kurdish Lessons

İstanbul Municipality Now Accepts Applications for Free Kurdish Lessons

Affiliated with the Metropolitan Municipality of İstanbul, the İstanbul Arts and Vocational Training Center (İSMEK) has started accepting applications for Kurdish lessons. In early December, the Municipality announced that it would hire two Kurdish instructors.

15 January 2020

Mobile App of Hrant Dink Foundation Offers an Insight into Multicultural Fabric of İstanbul

Mobile App of Hrant Dink Foundation Offers an Insight into Multicultural Fabric of İstanbul

Designed by Hrant Dink Foundation, KarDes mobile application is a personal tour guide offering an insight into the multicultural legacy and multilayered fabric of İstanbul.

10 January 2020

Flights Suspended at İstanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport After Plane Skids off Runway

Flights Suspended at İstanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport After Plane Skids off Runway

Storms and heavy rain have affected transportation in the city since yesterday.

Fill Rate of Water Reservoirs in İstanbul Dams Increases by 4 Percent in One Day

Fill Rate of Water Reservoirs in İstanbul Dams Increases by 4 Percent in One Day

As a result of torrential rains holding out in the city since January 5, the fill rate of water reservoirs in the dams of İstanbul has increased from 39.31 percent to 43.77 percent in a day. Rainfall and storm are expected to continue in the city today.

İstanbulites Queue up to Object to Canal İstanbul: We are Worried for Next Generations

İstanbulites Queue up to Object to Canal İstanbul: We are Worried for Next Generations

As the Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Canal İstanbul has been presented to the public for 10 days, citizens have queued up in front of Provincial Directorates of Environment and Urbanization to object to the project.

27 December 2019 Merve Demirler

Greenpeace: İstanbul Experiences the Hottest November in 40 Years

Greenpeace: İstanbul Experiences the Hottest November in 40 Years

Greenpeace Mediterranean has made a new statement about climate crisis: İstanbul has been experiencing the hottest November in 40 years. The average temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius. Climate crisis is to blame.

19 November 2019

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: I am Against Trustees, Period

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: I am Against Trustees, Period

Speaking at a CoE Congress in Strasbourg, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu has said, “They talk about trustees over and over again, but I am very clear about this issue. I am against the practice of appointing trustees. Period. I am that clear.”

31 October 2019

Governorship of İstanbul: 34 Thousand 397 Refugees Sent to Repatriation Centers

Governorship of İstanbul: 34 Thousand 397 Refugees Sent to Repatriation Centers

The Governorship of İstanbul has announced that from July 12 to October 16, “34,397 irregular migrants were referred to provinces where Repatriation Centers are located.”

18 October 2019

In a First, Women Hired by İSPARK, an Affiliate of İstanbul Municipality

In a First, Women Hired by İSPARK, an Affiliate of İstanbul Municipality

In a first, women workers have been hired by İstanbul Parking Enterprises (İSPARK) Inc. affiliated with İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality. There was not a single woman among its 2,500 workers, Mayor İmamoğlu previously announced.

İstanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel to Hire Women Drivers for the First Time

İstanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel to Hire Women Drivers for the First Time

İstanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel (İETT) General Management has announced that 10 women drivers will be hired upon the instruction of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Earthquake Survey: 77 Percent Don’t Know What to do at the Moment of Earthquake

Earthquake Survey: 77 Percent Don’t Know What to do at the Moment of Earthquake

An earthquake survey conducted in İstanbul has shown that 83 percent expect a bigger and more destructive earthquake in the city following the 5.8-magnitude earthquake.

30 September 2019

464 Buildings Reported Damaged, One-Day Suspension at 14 Schools in İstanbul

464 Buildings Reported Damaged, One-Day Suspension at 14 Schools in İstanbul

The Emergency Management Center of İstanbul Governorship has announced that it has received notices of damage for 464 buildings after İstanbul earthquake. Education at 14 schools in 9 cities has also been suspended.

27 September 2019

Police Attack HDP’s ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul

Police Attack HDP’s ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul

Staged by the HDP against the appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities, “Democracy Watches” are now also held in İstanbul and İzmir. While the police attacked the watch in İstanbul, the one in İzmir was held in police blockade.

26 September 2019

İmamoğlu Asks Why Municipality Transferred 20-25 Million Lira to a TRT TV Series

İmamoğlu Asks Why Municipality Transferred 20-25 Million Lira to a TRT TV Series

Speaking at a live TV program, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu said, “Why would İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality transfer 20-25 million lira to a TV series of TRT? Is it a job of municipal corporations to sponsor a series?”

18 September 2019

Governorship: 16,423 Migrants Sent from İstanbul

Governorship: 16,423 Migrants Sent from İstanbul

The Governorship of İstanbul has announced that 16,423 migrants have been referred to repatriation centers in other cities, reminding that the time given to unregistered Syrians to leave İstanbul has been extended till October 30.

Erdoğan: We will Prevent İstanbul from Being Gifted to Terrorism Supporters

Erdoğan: We will Prevent İstanbul from Being Gifted to Terrorism Supporters

The President has spoken on the dismissal of HDP mayors and the main opposition's support for the HDP.

Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu: We are Bringing Peace to This Beautiful City

Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu: We are Bringing Peace to This Beautiful City

Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu has said, “We will not treat people differently based on their ethnic backgrounds, races or religious sects. I am saluting the Muslims, Sunnis, Alevis, Christians of this city, I am saluting everyone.”

AKP’s Objection in Maltepe, İstanbul Rejected by Provincial Election Council

AKP’s Objection in Maltepe, İstanbul Rejected by Provincial Election Council

While Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu was on his way to courthouse to receive his certificate of election, the request of the ruling AKP for cancellation of local elections in Maltepe, İstanbul has been rejected by the Provincial Election Council.

AKP Submits Petition of Extraordinary Objection and Requests Re-Election in İstanbul

AKP Submits Petition of Extraordinary Objection and Requests Re-Election in İstanbul

Authorities from the ruling AKP have gone to the Supreme Election Council (YSK) with three suitcase-load of documents and submitted a petition of extraordinary objection to the YSK, requesting that re-elections be held in İstanbul.

İmamoğlu: What Do You Want? To Count the Votes or Not? What is Your Purpose?

İmamoğlu: What Do You Want? To Count the Votes or Not? What is Your Purpose?

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the candidate of Nation Alliance for Metropolitan Mayorship of İstanbul, has commented on the recounting of votes in Maltepe: “It was you who demanded recounting of votes and it was again you who tried to prevent it. What is your purpose?”

Recounting of Votes Stops in Maltepe, İstanbul; Votes Being Counted Again

Recounting of Votes Stops in Maltepe, İstanbul; Votes Being Counted Again

The recounting of votes in the district of Maltepe in İstanbul has been stopped by the District Election Council. While at least 400 ballot boxes will be counted again, the number of balloting committees has also been decreased from 12 to two.

Investigation Against Polling Clerks in Kartal and Kadıköy in İstanbul

Investigation Against Polling Clerks in Kartal and Kadıköy in İstanbul

An investigation has been launched against polling clerks in Kartal and Kadıköy for allegedly committing irregularities in counting and documenting votes cast in local elections. The clerks face the charges of “misconduct” and “falsifying election results.”

AKP Raises Extraordinary Objection to Local Election Results in Büyükçekmece, İstanbul

AKP Raises Extraordinary Objection to Local Election Results in Büyükçekmece, İstanbul

AKP has submitted a petition to İstanbul Provincial Election Council, requesting that elections be cancelled and re-elections be held in Büyükçekmece, İstanbul. The party has also demanded the cancellation of district Mayor Akgün’s certificate of election.

İmamoğlu on ‘Re-Election’ Discussions: This Process is Now Harming İstanbul

İmamoğlu on ‘Re-Election’ Discussions: This Process is Now Harming İstanbul

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul according to unofficial election results, has commented on ‘re-election’ discussions: “The result doesn’t change after all these counts. This process has really exhausted İstanbul and is now harming it.”

Examination by Police in Büyükçekmece Upon 'Fake Voters’ Allegation of AKP

Examination by Police in Büyükçekmece Upon 'Fake Voters’ Allegation of AKP

Upon the allegation that “the residential addresses of 11 thousand 186 people were moved to Büyükçekmece, İstanbul before the local elections,” police officers have launched an examination in the addresses in question in Büyükçekmece.

Election Council Rejects AKP’s Request for Recounting All Votes in 31 Districts in İstanbul

Election Council Rejects AKP’s Request for Recounting All Votes in 31 Districts in İstanbul

The ruling AKP previously appealed to the Supreme Election Council, requesting that all votes cast in 31 districts in İstanbul be counted again and elections be cancelled in Büyükçekmece. The council has rejected the AKP's request regarding 31 districts.

AKP Applies for Recount of All Votes in İstanbul; İmamoğlu: Margin is 16,386 Votes

AKP Applies for Recount of All Votes in İstanbul; İmamoğlu: Margin is 16,386 Votes

AKP has appealed to the Supreme Election Council, demanding that all votes cast in İstanbul be recounted. Making a statement in response, Ekrem İmamoğlu has stated, “I understand their sorrow and struggle, but you are harming the country.”

Binali Yıldırım: Margin Falls to 18 Thousand Votes, We Think That It Will Change

Binali Yıldırım: Margin Falls to 18 Thousand Votes, We Think That It Will Change

Binali Yıldırım, the candidate of People’s Alliance for Metropolitan Mayorship of İstanbul, has stated, “The margin of votes has fallen to around 18 thousand. We are of the opinion that when the counting is completed, things will change.”

CHP's İmamoğlu Refutes AKP Claims: 'Difference in İstanbul is 19,552'

CHP's İmamoğlu Refutes AKP Claims: 'Difference in İstanbul is 19,552'

The opposition's candidate for İstanbul has responded to AKP's claims that it gained 11,109 more votes after the recount, saying that he is ahead of the AKP candidate Yıldırım by 19,552 votes.

AKP Votes Increase by 12 After Recount in İstanbul Districts

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

AKP Votes Increase by 12 After Recount in İstanbul Districts

AKP votes in Kartal district increased by 10 after the recount. In Beykoz, it increased by 2. In Şile, CHP votes increased by 8, AKP votes did not change.

İmamoğlu: I Request My Mandate

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

İmamoğlu: I Request My Mandate

The main opposition CHP's candidate for İstanbul has made another statement, claiming that he has won the elections. He ended his words, saying, "Thank you. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality."

İstanbul's Disputed Election: What Happened? What Will Happen Now?

İstanbul's Disputed Election: What Happened? What Will Happen Now?

The drama is going on in the race of İstanbul, even if the opposition candidate is declared ahead. While the AKP side claims "irregularities," the ball is at the pitch of the election body.