Büyükçekmece

University building collapses due to nearby construction

The building of a university in Istanbul has collapsed due to a deep foundation pit opened at a construction site nearby, Demirören News Agency has reported.

"The sustaining wall of the construction site fell late on Oct. 23, causing the building of Arel University to collapse in the metropolis' Sefaköy neighborhood," the agency wrote on Oct. 24.

More than 10 partygoers detained in Istanbul for violating virus rules

Some 11 people have been detained after throwing a party in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district and sharing videos on social media outlets.

"Actions have been taken against those individuals for violating the regulations regarding the infectious disease and the public health law," the Istanbul Governor's Office said in a statement.

Business center built on historical bath in Istanbul suburb

A business center built three decades ago atop the historical Yusufpaşa Bath in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district is a peculiar structure, which could soon house a café.

But the hamam, owned privately, is also under the auspices of the Council of Monuments, which has presented obstacles for the entrepreneurs wanting to open a café in the building.

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