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Marine mucilage reappears on Istanbul coast
Marine mucilage, a thick layer of glop that invaded Turkey's Marmara Sea last year, has reappeared off Istanbul's Maltepe coasts, while experts noted that the natural phenomenon may affect the region this summer again.
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New regulation caps refugee population at certain level in provinces
As part of plans to keep foreign population at certain levels within local communities, officials are not allowing 16 provinces, including Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir, to admit additional refugees for settlement.
Experts warn of risks from growing population density in Istanbul
Istanbul is underprepared for its booming population, and the sustainability of urban life will be at risk if the population continues to increase, experts have warned.
The debates on the sustainability of urban life in Istanbul became headlines again following the announcement of the population data for 2021 by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).
Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova trolls NYT and Bloomberg: “Tell me when Russia will invade next time so I can plan vacations”
The West and Kiev have recently been echoing allegations about Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine recently
A theory that says the ancient Phoenicians were the first to discover the Americas (photos)
The fortunate Islands were a group of legendary islands mentioned by various ancient Greek writers
Outcry Grows in Turkey Over Soaring Utility Bills
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Most expensive airline ticket sold at 33,000 Turkish Liras last year
The most expensive roundtrip and one-way airline tickets for international flights were sold at 33,000 Turkish Liras and 28,000 liras, respectively in 2021, a report has shown.
Air travel gained momentum last year after countries and carriers eased most of COVID-19-related measures, said Turna.com, an online ticket sales company in its 2021 Travel Report.
Rain, strong winds disrupt daily life in Istanbul
Heavy rainfall disrupted daily life in Istanbul with strong winds taking over the Turkish metropolis as the Turkish State Meteorological Service (TSMS) issued "yellow" and "orange" alerts in 54 more provinces.
Istanbul was battered by downpours after a precipitous weather hailing from the Balkans that loomed over the city.
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Construction near iconic mosque sparks row
A reported unlawful construction near an iconic Istanbul mosque has sparked a row.
The public was rattled after a photo was shared on social media showing the upper floors of a rising construction overshadowing the Süleymaniye Mosque, a 465-year-old Ottoman masterpiece in Istanbul's center.
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Eleven people detained in relation to high-profile lawyer murder
At least 11 people have been detained in relation to the murder of a high-profile lawyer by armed assailants in Istanbul.
Şafak Mahmutyazıcıoğlu, a 42-year-old lawyer, was shot dead on Jan. 26 following a fight that broke out at a restaurant.