Esenyurt

Industrial and commercial fires in Turkey

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Esenyurt fire spreads to five businesses

A fire broke out at an auto tire shop in the Yeşilkent neighborhood of Esenyurt, Istanbul, during the early morning hours. The flames spread to four adjacent businesses and a catering company. Firefighting teams from Ese

Gender-based violence and suspected femicides in Turkey

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces surge in violence against women

In mid-2026, Turkey experienced a significant surge in suspected femicides and suspicious female deaths. Data indicated that at least 150 women were killed by men in the preceding six months, with an additional 151 death

Turkey violent crime and judicial developments

175 clusters · 247 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey resolves two major cold case murder investigations

Turkey continues to see a significant wave of violent crimes alongside a major judicial push to resolve long-standing cold cases through the Ministry of Justice’s Unsolved Crimes Research Department. Recent breakthroughs

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

83 clusters · 219 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Istanbul drug investigation detains several high-profile celebrities

Throughout mid-2026, Turkish law enforcement conducted extensive, multi-agency operations targeting organized crime, including financial fraud, narcotics trafficking, and illegal gambling. Initial operations focused on l

Road safety and traffic accidents in Turkey and Cyprus

6 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Police officer Batuhan Sarıyalçınkaya killed in Kırıkkale traffic accident

In mid-September 2026, Turkey reported a series of fatal and serious traffic accidents across multiple provinces. In Aydın, a collision between a truck and a light commercial vehicle on the Denizli-Aydın highway killed t

Building fires in Istanbul

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Istanbul building fires reported in Bakırköy and Zeytinburnu

A series of building fires occurred in different districts of Istanbul. On September 2, a fire in an indoor parking lot in the Esenyurt district, reportedly starting in a parked vehicle, led to the destruction of two car

Life-saving Heimlich maneuver interventions in Turkey

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: YEDAŞ employee saves driver from choking in Ordu

Individual instances of successful life-saving interventions using the Heimlich maneuver have been reported in Turkey. In Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, a shopkeeper used first aid techniques learned during military serv

Fatal accidents and violent incidents in Turkey

4 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Esenyurt police shooting: Retired officer kills officer and commits suicide

Turkey continues to report a series of fatal and injurious accidents involving various vehicles and machinery, alongside violent criminal incidents across multiple provinces. Recent traffic accidents include a collisio

Turkish criminal investigations and law enforcement actions

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Turkey detains 31 lawyers in illegal data panel investigation

Law enforcement and judicial authorities in Turkey have conducted several significant criminal investigations and operations. In Erzincan, provincial police apprehended 22 wanted suspects during city-wide operations. Tho

Fatal motorcycle accidents in Istanbul

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Şile motorcycle accident claims second life on Darlık Yolu

A series of fatal motorcycle accidents has been reported in different districts of Istanbul. On August 16, a 22-year-old Syrian national, Beşşar Al Tawıl, died from a brain hemorrhage following a collision with a motorc

Esenyurt Municipality infrastructure and resource management

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Esenyurt Municipality doubles parking capacity through new projects

Esenyurt Municipality has undertaken several infrastructure and resource management initiatives to improve district services. In late August 2026, the municipality expanded its service fleet by purchasing 50 new vehicle

Istanbul real estate fraud ring investigation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Istanbul police dismantle 25 million TL real estate fraud ring

Istanbul police conducted operations targeting a real estate fraud ring that used fake online advertisements for low-priced apartments, primarily in the Esenyurt district, to solicit deposits from victims. The group, whi

Esenyurt municipal infrastructure and social projects

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Esenyurt Municipality opens new library and retiree center

The Esenyurt municipality has been advancing various urban development and social infrastructure projects within the district. Initial efforts focused on the completion of long-standing developments, including education