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The explosion in Taksim could be a suspected act of "terrorism," President Erdoğan has said. Media outlets face restrictions, including a broadcast ban, bandwith restriction on social media and reporters not allowed on the avenue.

A total of 3.87 million vaccine jabs have been administered in the city so far.

Amid increasing numbers of cases and fatalities, İstanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya has called on COVID-19 patients and close contacts: “As the governor of this city, I want you to do something: For God’s sake, don’t go out. What else can I say?”

The municipality has said the Governor's order for removal of the banners was not based on a court verdict.

The Bank accounts of the Turkish branch of Amnesty International, which were frozen by Istanbul governor 17 months ago, are finally released. “Both our freedom of association and our right of property were violated”, says AI.