Marmara Region

Parliament approves draft law for establishment of joint Turkish-Japanese university

A draft law aiming to establish the Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University in Istanbul, in line with a previously signed agreement between the two countries, has been passed in the Turkish Parliament.

According to the draft, the Treasury will support the joint university every year, which will be exempt from the government's value-added special consumption taxes.

Traces of measures against quakes seen in Troy

The issue of earthquake returned to prominence again last week after a 6.2-magnitude quake shook İzmir's Karaburun coast, again raising fears about Turkey's level of preparation for a massive temblor.

Now, new findings suggest the question also vexed the minds of Trojan engineers and architects around three millennia ago.

Electric taxis introduced for first time in Istanbul

Istanbul's Beyoğlu Municipality and the Istanbul Chamber of Taxi Drivers (İTEO) introduced electric taxis, to be used in the city for the first time, a joint sahur event (Ramadan pre-fast meal) on June 16 in Taksim Square.

The event was joined by host Beyoğlu Mayor Ahmet Misbah Demircan, İETO head Yahya Uğur, and several taxi drivers, Doğan News Agency reported.

Istanbul mayor denies mosque plan on demolished Galatasaray islet in Istanbul's Bosphorus

Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş has denied any plans to construct a mosque on Galatasaray islet in Istanbul's Bosphorus after some of the buildings on the piece of land were demolished late in May in remarks that came after the proposal of an independent municipal council member.

Municipal council member proposes construction of mosque on demolished Galatasaray islet in Istanbul's Bosphorus

An independent municipal council member on June 13 proposed the construction of a mosque on Galatasaray islet in Istanbul's Bosphorus after some of the buildings on the piece of land were demolished late in May.

Municipality bans passage of trucks and lorries on ferries in Istanbul

The Istanbul Municipality banned the passage of heavy vehicles on ferries in Istanbul on June 7, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported. 

Heavy-laden vehicles such as lorries and trucks will no longer be permitted to travel via sea on ferries, according to decision.  

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