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.
Dolphins photographed swimming in turquoise-colored Bosphorus waters
A school of dolphins was photographed on June 18 swimming at Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, which has recently been offering a feast for local eyes after its waters turned turquoise due to phytoplankton.
Father in Turkey's remote southeast makes model Bosphorus Bridge for curious daughter
A father in the southeastern province of Hakkari who could not afford to take his daughter to Istanbul has made a makeshift model of the city's Bosphorus Bridge for the girl, who has long wanted to see it.
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.
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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.
Neighborhood attackers count on impunity and brothers
The first incident was on Sept. 21, 2010, when a group of 20 to 30 people with sticks in their hands smashed glasses and windows of art galleries along Boğazkesen Street in Istanbul's Tophane. They injured those attending an opening. Their reason was that they were drinking.
Philosophy and Kant under discussion in Assos
An increase in philosophy activities, symposiums and publications leads to advancements in our thinking system and our correct perception of concepts from a wider angle. Interest in history of philosophy books is continuing constantly at a certain rhythm.
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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.