Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Turkish public institution procurement tenders

32 clusters · 84 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Public tenders announced for infrastructure and renovation in Turkey

Turkish public institutions and municipalities continue to issue procurement tenders under Public Procurement Law No. 4734, covering goods, services, and infrastructure. Recent activity in the healthcare sector includes

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

157 clusters · 759 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Istanbul and Izmir authorities deploy personnel for heavy rainfall

The meteorological shift in Turkey began in late August 2026, as a new weather system from the north replaced prolonged heatwaves with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. By early September, flooding in the Black Sea

Severe flooding and weather disruptions in Turkey

4 clusters · 72 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Severe flooding hits Antalya, Mersin, and Adıyaman in Turkey

The severe weather system has expanded significantly beyond Istanbul and Bursa, impacting the Mediterranean and Aegean regions. In Muğla and Antalya provinces, torrential storms have caused widespread infrastructure dama

Turkey municipal services and highway maintenance updates

30 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey Highway Authority announces roadwork updates

Since June, municipalities across Turkey have conducted extensive cleaning, safety, and infrastructure upgrade programs. These efforts have expanded from initial street cleaning and noise inspections to large-scale urban

Turkish road and infrastructure development

103 clusters · 217 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities announce infrastructure and landscaping tenders

Turkish municipalities and national agencies continue extensive road infrastructure, maintenance, and modernization projects. Recent activities show a focus on both rural and industrial connectivity, including asphalt re

Turkey municipal youth sports and community education

22 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities host programs for young writers

Turkish municipalities continue to expand social, educational, and athletic initiatives. In Malatya, the Metropolitan Municipality is organizing a sports summit to discuss strategic developments and youth social developm

Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

36 clusters · 259 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: ÖSYM announces 2027 national examination calendar

The 2026–2027 academic year in Turkey and Cyprus is characterized by significant administrative preparations, new curriculum implementations, and ongoing debates regarding educator welfare and student costs. While higher

Turkey's expanding cultural and gastronomy festival season

33 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Antalya tourism surges with 15 million foreign visitors

The cultural and gastronomy festival season in Turkey continues to expand, with new programming focusing on regional heritage and tourism development. In September, the landscape included the 95th Izmir International Fai

Updates on the 48th Istanbul Marathon

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Istanbul Marathon preparations include sports fair and charity runs

Athletic running events have been organized across the region, including the final stage of the ‘Istanbul’u Koşuyorum’ series in Yenikapı and the inaugural Iskele Half Marathon. The Iskele event included 500m, 3km, 10km,

Istanbul water supply and management issues

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Istanbul water management: Industrial disputes and sustainability efforts

In mid-October, the Istanbul water administration, İSKİ, denied social media allegations claiming that sewage had contaminated the city’s drinking water. İSKİ stated that the quality of the 3.2 million cubic meters of wa

Turkey school year security and transit preparations

10 clusters · 104 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements widespread school security and safety measures

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

Flood mitigation and water management in Turkey

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey flood response: Officials call for infrastructure improvements

Experts in Turkey have proposed various mitigation strategies to address flood risks caused by intense rainfall and urban encroachment. Recommendations include making rainwater harvesting mandatory in major cities like I

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation leads to multiple high-profile arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has evolved into a major financial crisis. The probe, involving entities such as Pus

Ümit Kocasakal elected President of Istanbul Bar Association

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ümit Kocasakal elected President of Istanbul Bar Association

The 128th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Bar Association has concluded with the election of Prof. Dr. Ümit Kocasakal as the new president for the 2026-2028 term. Representing the Republican Power Unity Allianc

Turkey food price trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Food prices rise in Turkey as watermelon seed and meat costs climb

In late September, data from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality indicated that 274,157 tons of produce were sold across the Bayrampasa and Atasehir markets during August. Watermelon was the most popular fruit, while

CHP political shifts and legal challenges for Istanbul Mayor

14 clusters · 158 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ekrem İmamoğlu official vehicle trial adjourned to 2027

Political shifts within the Republican People's Party (CHP) continue as several local officials defect to the Justice and Development Party (AKP). During an expanded provincial chairmen's meeting in Ankara, President Rec

Flooding and disaster relief in Istanbul

6 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Istanbul floods kill at least 10 people in worst rainfall in 84 years

Severe flooding and the most intense rainfall recorded in Istanbul in 84 years have resulted in at least 10 fatalities. The Istanbul Governor's Office confirmed that search operations concluded following the recovery of

Mersin student support and development initiatives

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Mersin Metropolitan Municipality operates 17 student reading rooms

Mersin Metropolitan Municipality has implemented various initiatives to support university students through professional development and social welfare services. Initial efforts focused on fostering collaboration between

Protests over Halk TV trustee appointment

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Halk TV faces trustee appointment and social media restrictions in Turkey

Following the appointment of a trustee to Halk TV by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, political and media figures have organized responses to defend press liberty. Initially, the YENİ Parti announced a sol

Turkey YKS placement, exam results, and student support

35 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports KYK scholarship results pending

The 2026 YKS additional placement process, which allowed students not placed in the initial round to apply for approximately 110,000 vacant spots, took place between September 17 and September 21. Significant vacancies w

Turkish municipal infrastructure and urban renewal projects

21 clusters · 154 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities advance road and parking infrastructure projects

Turkish municipalities continue to implement extensive infrastructure, transportation, and urban renewal projects, with an increasing focus on water management, resource security, and flood prevention. Water and waste m

Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR

24 clusters · 255 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey deploys massive emergency response to combat floods and landslides

Turkey has faced a prolonged period of severe weather, characterized by recurring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding across various provinces. Following a period of intense tropical heat in late August, the co

Legal battles and political shifts in Istanbul municipalties

130 clusters · 298 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkish courts hear testimony on bribery and organized crime

The corruption and organized crime trial involving Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has expanded in scope and political consequence. The case involves 436 defendants, with 57 currently in cus

Greece-Turkey dispute over businessman extradition

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports kidnapping of businessman and various criminal arrests

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Greece and Turkey concerning Murat Gülibrahimoglu, a businessman linked to a corruption investigation involving the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. While Turkish media outle

Turkish legal and terrorism regulation discussions

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Feti Yıldız details scope of Turkey's new legal regulation

Feti Yıldız, Deputy Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has addressed various aspects of the Turkish legal system and upcoming legislative changes. Initially, Yıldız provided commentary on criminal procedu

Istanbul app-based taxi licensing initiative

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Istanbul to auction 250 app-based taxi licenses

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) is implementing a new transportation model to address the city’s “taxi crisis and passenger selection issues.” This initiative involves auctioning app-based taxi licenses that

Turkish municipal social, educational, and relief efforts

17 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Turkish local officials conduct school visits to support students

Turkish municipalities and regional authorities continue to implement diverse social welfare, educational, and specialized support programs. Recent efforts have focused on measurable outcomes in exam preparation and regi

Cycling events in Turkey

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Cycling events organized in Istanbul and Düzce

Cycling events have been organized across various Turkish regions to promote sports culture and tourism. In Istanbul, the L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France event featured approximately 2,000 athletes from 40 countries co

Istanbul building structural risk assessments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: AI analysis identifies high risk in collapsed Istanbul building

An inspection report from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) has identified 20,000 buildings in Istanbul as being at ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk. Between July 2020 and July 2026, authorities inspected 40,000 bui

Istanbul economic and tourism development

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Istanbul drives economic growth through tourism and international finance forums

Istanbul is experiencing economic growth driven by tourism and international forums. In September 2026, the city hosted the fourth GlobeMeets B2B Networking Event, which brought together over 3,000 tourism professionals