Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Turkish municipal infrastructure and urban renewal projects

9 clusters · 101 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities announce agricultural subsidies and infrastructure projects

Turkish municipalities and regional authorities continue to implement extensive infrastructure, transportation, and urban renewal projects, with an increasing focus on water management and resource security. In the avia

Europe heatwave and drought cause deaths, spur GDP concerns

20 clusters · 517 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Hungary sees surge in generator and solar panel sales

The summer 2026 heatwave and persistent drought continue to drive significant economic, industrial, and security disruptions across Europe. While the heat dome in late June caused over 16,000 excess deaths, the crisis ha

CHP political shifts and local leadership uncertainty

4 clusters · 83 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Ekrem İmamoğlu sentenced to prison and political ban in Turkey

Political uncertainty continues to grow within the Republican People's Party (CHP) as prominent local officials distance themselves from the organization. Following the resignation of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayo

Turkey YKS 2026 placement, housing, and scholarship updates

22 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: ÖSYM YKS 2026 additional placement dates pending

Following the release of the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) placement results, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) detailed the preferences of the top 1,000 students. In the numerical category, 490 stude

Rumeli Hisarı restoration delays in Istanbul

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Rumeli Hisarı restoration delay sparks protests in Istanbul

The restoration of the Rumeli Hisarı fortress in Istanbul’s Sarıyer district, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), has faced significant delays, remaining closed to the public for approximately six to

Turkey school year security and transit preparations

2 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey announces new security measures for schools

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Turkey, national and regional authorities are implementing measures to manage security, transit, and infrastructure. On a national level, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has dire

Turkey 2026-27 school year preparation and commencement

16 clusters · 193 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey begins 2026-2027 academic year with new curriculum

The 2026–2027 academic year has officially commenced in Turkey and Cyprus, marked by the expansion of the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ curriculum. This new model applies to specific grade levels, including grades 1–3

CHP internal dynamics and Mansur Yavaş's political stance

5 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mansur Yavaş defends meeting with Erdoğan over Ankara investment projects

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş has formally denied rumors suggesting a move from the Republican People's Party (CHP) to another political entity. Yavaş stated that he is aware of the political scenar

Turkish livestock producer support initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality provides livestock feed support

Agricultural support initiatives in Turkey are targeting livestock producers through various regional programs. In Gaziantep, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s ‘Rural Abundance, Support for Livestock’ project is

Turkey water infrastructure and wastewater upgrades

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Istanbul implements major coastal and water infrastructure projects

Turkey is undertaking significant water infrastructure and wastewater treatment upgrades across several major regions to address pollution and long-term water security. In the İzmir and Istanbul regions, efforts are foc

Verdicts and intensifying bribery allegations in İBB trial

123 clusters · 295 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ekrem İmamoğlu challenges prison sentence amid İBB bribery allegations

The corruption and organized crime trial involving Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu continues to evolve. In recent sessions, businessman Süleyman Çetinsaya testified that he delivered $500,00

Legal and political disputes in Turkish municipalities

7 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Üsküdar Mayor Sinem Dedetaş arrest sparks political dispute

Legal and administrative disputes involving Turkish municipal officials continue to evolve following various removals and investigations. In Balçova, Mayor Onur Yiğit resumed his duties in late August after a two-month s

Turkey seismic activity & Marmara Sea fault movement

36 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey earthquake risk: Millions of buildings identified as high-risk

Seismic monitoring in Turkey remained intense through August 2026. Following a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Gaziantep on 9 August, activity intensified in the Marmara Sea near the Princes' Islands between 18 and 20 August

Turkish judicial and administrative cooperation initiatives

3 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Justice announces personnel recruitment and crime breakthroughs

Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek has released a six-month performance report detailing significant judicial and law enforcement developments. A primary focus has been the newly established Unsolved Crimes Research De

Turkish school supply safety, price, and security measures

8 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey consumer leaders warn of toxic school stationery

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Turkey, families face economic strain and health preparation challenges. The cost of school essentials continues to climb, with stationery, uniforms, and books contributing to wha

Turkish municipalities expand summer culture & sports 2026

43 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality hosts summer cultural events

Throughout the summer of 2026, Turkish municipalities and national institutions expanded free cultural, educational, and athletic programming for youth. Sports and safety initiatives included specialized swimming program

Turkey summer family and sports programs

7 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities conclude summer youth sports programs

As the summer season concludes, Turkish municipalities have finalized a wide array of youth programs spanning sports, arts, and digital literacy. In the sports sector, scale remains significant. Yıldırım Municipality in

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan political consolidation and identity

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Erdoğan addresses cabinet on national identity and foreign policy

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reshaped the Turkish political landscape by centralizing executive power and transforming the country’s political economy. Following the 2016 attempted coup, the consolidation of author

Mohamed Salah transfer and activities in Turkey

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Mohamed Salah shines in Turkey and expands UK investment empire

Following his transfer to the Turkish club Trabzonspor, Mohamed Salah has generated significant international interest, resulting in record-breaking jersey and season ticket sales. The move has increased the club’s globa

Turkey corruption and organized crime trials

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey corruption trials: Bolu and Istanbul municipal cases proceed

Legal proceedings in Turkey have focused on high-profile corruption and organized crime investigations involving municipal officials and political figures. In Istanbul, a large-scale investigation involving 414 defendan

Bursa 700th conquest anniversary celebrations

9 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities conclude summer cultural and youth festivals

The 700‑year conquest anniversary programme, launched in early July, has continued to expand across Bursa’s 17 districts. In late June, Yıldırım Municipality hosted the “Maddi ve Manevi Yönleriyle Bursa’nın Fethi Miniatu

Turkey municipal police 200th anniversary celebrations

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities celebrate 200 years of Municipal Police

Municipalities across Turkey are holding ceremonies to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Zabıta Teşkilatı (Municipal Police Force) and Zabıta Week, observed from September 1–7. In various cities, including Malatya

Turkey education and student living cost surge

16 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey student housing: KYK dormitory results and rental market trends

As the 2026–2027 academic year begins, Turkish university students face significant economic pressure from rising housing and living costs. While the Ministry of Youth and Sports (GSB) has confirmed the Credit and Dormit

Yeni Parti expands as CHP membership collapses

12 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: CHP sees 891,000 resignations amid YENİ Parti growth

Yeni Parti continues its rapid expansion, targeting party structures in all 81 provinces by August 2026. A wave of defections from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) that began in May has intensified. By early August, D

Turkey and Northern Cyprus commemorate 104th Victory Day

11 clusters · 221 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey reaffirms support for Lebanon during Victory Day reception

Turkey and Northern Cyprus are observing the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the 1922 Great Offensive and the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The holiday marks the success t

International sporting events in Istanbul

8 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Istanbul to host Tour of İstanbul and L’Étape Türkiye cycling events

Istanbul is hosting several major international sporting events in August and September 2026. On August 16, the city held the sixth edition of the Oral-B Istanbul Bosphorus Triathlon, where Mikhail Venediktov and Ece Cal

Phishing and financial fraud in Turkey

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Istanbul authorities investigate major fraud and privacy scandals

Reports indicate various phishing scams targeting individuals in Turkey. In one instance, a bank customer lost 150,000 Turkish Lira after approving a misleading text message that read, ‘If you do not want messages, cance

Armed attack on Soner Yılmaz in Istanbul

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Soner Yılmaz targeted in armed attack in Istanbul

Soner Yılmaz, Chairman of Tek-Art Holding and son of former Minister Mehmet Ali Yılmaz, was the target of an armed attack at his home in the Bebek neighborhood of Istanbul. Yılmaz was struck by three bullets in both le

Contemporary art exhibitions in Turkey

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Cultural exhibitions feature Yoko Ono and Neslihan Yetişkin

Various contemporary art exhibitions are being hosted across Turkey. In late July, Seçkin Pirim opened the exhibition ‘Dün ile Bugün’ at Istanbul’s historic Şerefiye Sarnıcı, featuring sculptures designed to interact wit

Istanbul public transport fleet updates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Istanbul invests 15 billion TL in new public transport fleet

Istanbul's public transportation infrastructure is undergoing maintenance and expansion. Initially, Istanbul Transport Services and Vehicle Rental Inc. announced a public tender for the procurement of spare parts and mai