Marmara Region
Istanbul Stages Football Festivities Ahead of Champions League Final
Gul said that 15,000 security officers have been deployed for the match on Saturday, the biggest football event in the European club calendar.
The final will be played in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium, where 70,000 fans from all over Europe will attend the game as tens of millions watch on television or online.
Volunteers join forces to clean waste around Maiden’s Tower
In commemoration of World Environment Day on June 5, volunteers and divers have come together for the "Clean Environment, Clean Üsküdar" event held at the Istanbul district's Salacak beach aiming to tackle the issue of waste accumulated around the Maiden's Tower.
Istanbul preparing for Champions League Final
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has organized a series of events to enhance the promotion of Istanbul internationally prior to the upcoming Champions League final match scheduled for June 10.
The final will be held at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
- Read more about Istanbul preparing for Champions League Final
- Log in to post comments
Two detained after attack on municipal officials in Istanbul
Two individuals have been detained following an attack on Istanbul Municipality officials during the demolition of illegal cafes in Üsküdar district.
Istanbul beaches prepare for summer season
With the approaching of the summer season, many people have started their search to plan a vacation according to their budget, particularly some spots in Istanbul accessible by public transportation, such as Adalar, Kilyos and Şile, are making their final preparations for their customers.
- Read more about Istanbul beaches prepare for summer season
- Log in to post comments
UEFA publishes Istanbul guide before final match
With only a couple of weeks left before the Champions League final to be played on June 10, UEFA has published an Istanbul catalog describing the city as "a truly iconic global gem."
- Read more about UEFA publishes Istanbul guide before final match
- Log in to post comments
Rainfall jams Istanbul traffic, density at 71 pct
Due to the heavy rainfall that started in the morning hours of May 17 and accidents that have occurred at some points of the city, traffic was jammed once again in Istanbul.
Citizens leaving their homes to go to work and school were stuck in heavy traffic. The traffic congestion occurred in both directions on Kadıköy D-100 Highway.
- Read more about Rainfall jams Istanbul traffic, density at 71 pct
- Log in to post comments
Desert heat, sudden rain showers across country
The temperature is expected to reach more than 30 degrees in some parts of the country, with some occurrence of sudden rain showers, the Turkish State Meteorological Services has announced.
- Read more about Desert heat, sudden rain showers across country
- Log in to post comments
Istanbul tourism awaits UEFA final
The tourism sector in Istanbul is preparing for the UEFA Champions League Final to be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10, with expections that about 50,000 fans will arrive in the city.
Hoteliers who reported mediocre earnings during April and May, the peak months for Istanbul tourism, due to the deadly Feb. 6 quakes, are locked on the UEFA Champions League Final.
- Read more about Istanbul tourism awaits UEFA final
- Log in to post comments