Avcılar

Severe weather and sea safety issues in Turkey

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey experiences multiple drownings and water pollution bans

As severe weather and heavy waves persisted through August 9, 2026, the number of fatalities across Turkey continued to rise. In Zonguldak, 34-year-old Hakan Ergin, a former football player and referee, died after being

Turkey water supply disruptions

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Istanbul water supply shut off for 20 hours in seven districts on Aug 5‑6

In late July 2026 a fire at the P11 pump station in Ankara damaged a transformer, cutting water service to several districts for three days before ASKİ restored flow. The same period saw a 12‑hour planned water shutdown

Avcılar horses causing traffic hazards

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Istanbul's Avcılar Horses Escape Farm, Roam Streets Causing Traffic Hazards

In late July 2026 residents of Istanbul’s Avcılar district reported a herd of stray horses roaming streets and vacant lots, alarming driver‑candidate trainees and prompting near‑miss accidents. The community called on au