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Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

The Governor’s Office has announced that the events and demonstrations to be held in İstanbul have been banned till the end of June. The novel coronavirus outbreak has been cited as the reason for the ban.

‘Over 5 Million People Went out in İstanbul in the First Week of Normalization’

İSTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

‘Over 5 Million People Went out in İstanbul in the First Week of Normalization’

According to the figures shared by the Statistical Office of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the number of people who went out in the city on June 1-5 increased by 44.9 percent in comparison with May amid further normalization steps.

Tourism in İstanbul Amid Pandemic: Only 960 Tourists Came to the City in April

Tourism in İstanbul Amid Pandemic: Only 960 Tourists Came to the City in April

According to the June 2020 Tourism Bulletin released by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the number of tourists who came to İstanbul this April was 960, which marks a 99.9-percent decrease in comparison with the same month last year.

Pride Week in Digital: We Don’t Say ‘We are Here, Too,’ We Say ‘We are Here’

İSTANBUL PRIDE MONTH EVENTS

Pride Week in Digital: We Don’t Say ‘We are Here, Too,’ We Say ‘We are Here’

Ali Yıldırım from İstanbul Pride Week Committee: “We celebrate our existence. We are here, too. Even that ‘too’ is too much. We say we exist, we are here. Crying this out loud at a certain time of the year is very important to celebrate this existence...”

10 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Discrimination and Violence Against LGBTI+s in İstanbul

Discrimination and Violence Against LGBTI+s in İstanbul

Amid increasing discrimination and violence against LGBTI+s in Turkey, three such incidents have reportedly occurred in İstanbul over the past week.

Shotgun Attack on Princes' Islands Municipality

Shotgun Attack on Princes' Islands Municipality

A 71-year-old man was detained after the shooting.

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

After the lift of weekend curfews and the ban on recreation areas, parks saw big crowds on the weekend.

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: İstanbul Breathes Poison Even During Pandemic

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: İstanbul Breathes Poison Even During Pandemic

Almost the entire city breathes polluted air, according to the 2020 İstanbul Environmental Status Report released by the Chamber of Environmental Engineers.

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

A male student studying child development at the University of Health Sciences harassed women on social media and threatened them with death. The university has announced that he has been suspended for a semester as a disciplinary punishment.

Grup Yorum Not Given Permission for a Concert in İstanbul, Says Governor’s Office

Grup Yorum Not Given Permission for a Concert in İstanbul, Says Governor’s Office

After Grup Yorum music band announced that they received a permission to hold a concert in Yenikapı for the first time after years, the Governor’s Office of İstanbul has stated that no permission for concerts has been given to the group.

Two Workers Die After Explosion in İstanbul Factory

Two Workers Die After Explosion in İstanbul Factory

A small factory has partially collapsed after an explosion in its boiler room.

Parks, Beaches Prepared for Social Distancing

Parks, Beaches Prepared for Social Distancing

Ahead of the summer, authorities have started to take measures to make people comply with the social distance rule in parks and beaches in İstanbul and Antalya.

Women Protest Plans to Grant Amnesty for Child Abuse

Women Protest Plans to Grant Amnesty for Child Abuse

Coming together in İstanbul and İzmir, women have reiterated that “early marriage is a crime.” Referring to the plans to grant amnesty for child abuse, they have noted that it is impossible to talk about the consent of a child younger than 15.

47.3 Percent of İstanbul’s Households Don’t Have Regular Income

47.3 Percent of İstanbul’s Households Don’t Have Regular Income

The Urban Poverty Study conducted by the Metropolitan Municipality of İstanbul shows that 28.1 percent of İstanbul's households have more than four people. While 47.3 percent do not have regular income, the rate of child labor is 7 percent.

Report on İstanbul Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Solution Lies in Shared Wisdom

Report on İstanbul Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Solution Lies in Shared Wisdom

In a recent report on İstanbul amid Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Rights Association (SHD) has noted that curfew and lack of planning in the distribution of aid are among the factors that have aggravated the pandemic in the city.

Hotel Worker: We are Put on Unpaid Leave, Now We Don't Even Have Money for Shopping

Hotel Worker: We are Put on Unpaid Leave, Now We Don't Even Have Money for Shopping

"Our boss, who has nine hotels, has a hotel in London, doesn't pay our salaries on the excuse of coronavirus," says a hotel worker in Taksim, a tourist district in İstanbul.

24 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Domestic Violence Has Increased by 38.2 Percent in İstanbul’

İSTANBUL SECURITY DIRECTORATE DATA

‘Domestic Violence Has Increased by 38.2 Percent in İstanbul’

According to the data of İstanbul Security Directorate, the number of reported domestic violence incidents in the city has increased from 1,804 in March 2019 to 2,493 in March 2020, marking a 38.2 percent increase.

Waste Picker Hamza: They Act Like We Don’t Exist on the Streets

Waste Picker Hamza: They Act Like We Don’t Exist on the Streets

Hamza is a waste picker strolling along the streets of İstanbul, collecting waste for a living. “Even our garbage is different than that of the rich,” Hamza says and adds, "No one asks, no one cares about us... They act like we don't exist on the streets."

25 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

As Older People Reluctant to Stay Home During Pandemic, Authorities Remove Park Benches

As Older People Reluctant to Stay Home During Pandemic, Authorities Remove Park Benches

After İstanbul mayor complained that more than 100 thousand older people use public transport daily, a district municipality has removed park benches to discourage the elderly from going out during the pandemic.

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

Suspending 24/7 services, the municipality has prepared infographics and animated movies on the coronavirus pandemic in five languages.

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

After Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, the use of public transport has significantly decreased in the metropolis.

‘No to War’ Ban in İstanbul Till March 10

‘No to War’ Ban in İstanbul Till March 10

The Governorship has announced that "the events and demonstrations to be held in the city with the aim of criticizing or calling for an end to the military operations of the Turkish Armed Forces in Syria have been banned till March 10."

Bosphorus View Neighborhood Resists Urban Transformation: 'We Have Nowhere to Go'

Bosphorus View Neighborhood Resists Urban Transformation: 'We Have Nowhere to Go'

Around 200 property owners in İstanbul's Kirazlıtepe neighborhood do not agree to urban transformation projects despite pressure from authorities.

3 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

İstanbul Introduces 24/7 Ferry Services on Weekends

İstanbul Introduces 24/7 Ferry Services on Weekends

After subways, the ferries of the metropolis will also run 24 hours.

27 February 2020

İstanbul Mayor Under Criticism over High Increase in Public Transport Fares

İstanbul Mayor Under Criticism over High Increase in Public Transport Fares

İstanbulites have reacted to the 35-percent increase both on social media and on the street.

12 February 2020

Population of 10 Most Crowded Districts of İstanbul Larger Than 22 European Countries

Population of 10 Most Crowded Districts of İstanbul Larger Than 22 European Countries

According to the recent figures shared by the TurkStat, 15 million 519 thousand people currently reside in İstanbul. The total population of 10 most crowded districts of İstanbul is larger than those of 22 European countries each.

5 February 2020

İstanbul to Introduce 24/7 Ferry Services

İstanbul to Introduce 24/7 Ferry Services

Having previously introduced 24/7 metro services, the municipality is now working for 24-hour ferry services and electric ferries.

28 January 2020

İstanbul Discusses 'Rooftop Agriculture'

İstanbul Discusses 'Rooftop Agriculture'

The municipality has held a workshop on using rooftops for urban agriculture and solar energy.

21 January 2020

HDP Applies to Court for Cancellation of Environmental Impact Report of Canal İstanbul

HDP Applies to Court for Cancellation of Environmental Impact Report of Canal İstanbul

The approval of the report violated the regulation, which states the participation of the people is essential in the development of environmental policies.

21 January 2020

Perpetrator of Armed Attack Against HDP Arrested for ‘Disturbing Peace’

Perpetrator of Armed Attack Against HDP Arrested for ‘Disturbing Peace’

Having fired shots in the air in front of HDP İstanbul Office and turned himself in after the incident, assaulter M.S.H. has been arrested on charges of “using an unregistered firearm” and “disturbing public peace.”

21 January 2020

Djemevis Not Recognized as Places of Worship in İstanbul by AKP, MHP Votes

Djemevis Not Recognized as Places of Worship in İstanbul by AKP, MHP Votes

The proposal of main opposition CHP and İYİ Party to recognize djemevis as places of worship by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has been rejected by the municipal council members from the ruling AKP and MHP.

17 January 2020

Armed Attack Against HDP İstanbul Office

Armed Attack Against HDP İstanbul Office

Releasing a statement about the armed attack, HDP İstanbul Press Commission has indicated that “seven shots were fired and the person who fired the shots escaped to the Beyoğlu Security Directorate and Governorship on the same street.”

15 January 2020