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Istanbul

Türkiye's most populous city

Istanbul is Türkiye's most populous city and forms the country's economic, cultural and historical center. With a population exceeding 15.7 million, it is home to about 18.3% of Türkiye's population. It lies on two continents along the Bosphorus, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

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Büyükçekmece'de Toprak Kayması: Göçük Altında Kalanlar Var — Photo: Gerçek Gündem

Society 32 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

Landslide in Büyükçekmece: 2 workers trapped under collapse at construction site

A landslide occurred during excavation in a villa garden in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece Alkent 2000 neighborhood, trapping 2 workers. Sources diverge on the outcome: some report both workers remain trapped, while others report one worker was rescued and efforts continue for the other.

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Where reports differ

State media, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that one of the two workers trapped under the collapse was rescued and taken to the hospital, while efforts continue for the other. Ali İkram Tuna, the District Governor of Büyükçekmece, stated that a 4-meter collapse occurred during unauthorized septic tank excavation and one worker was pulled out alive.

State media, Pro-government press, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that 2 workers remained trapped following a landslide at the construction site and teams' rescue operations were ongoing; they did not include information that any worker had been rescued.

Büyükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

İstanbul'da yarın bazı yollar trafiğe kapatılacak — Photo: BirGün

Life World press 29 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Some roads in Istanbul to close Sunday for running and cycling events

The Istanbul Police Department announced that some roads in Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Beykoz will be closed from 06:00 until the end of tomorrow's running and cycling events, with alternative routes designated. Road closures were also reported in Ankara.

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Istanbul Police Department Istanbul Fatih Beyoğlu Beykoz Ankara

Society 7 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Suspect detained in Şişli for insulting a woman and Atatürk

In Şişli, Istanbul, suspect S.S. was detained at home after being identified insulting a woman walking on the street and uttering insulting remarks toward Atatürk in mobile phone footage. The suspect will reportedly be referred to court for "threats," "insults," and "insulting Atatürk."

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Şişli Istanbul Şişli District Police Department Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Başkan Erdoğan: Kardeşi kardeşe kırdırma planları boşa düştü — Photo: Sabah

Politics World press 22 sources 9 updates 19 Sept, 21:51

Erdoğan spoke on Veterans Day; will visit US September 20-23 for UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at a drawing ceremony in Istanbul that they view the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process as a "state project." Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced that Erdoğan will travel to the US on September 20-23 for the 81st UN General Assembly and deliver a speech on September 22.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Ministry of Family and Social Services Haliç Congress Center Istanbul

İstanbul’da 7 ilçede sauna ve spa merkezlerine operasyon: 16 kadın mağdur tespit edildi — Photo: Takvim

Society 8 sources 19 Sept, 21:51

Prostitution investigation across 7 districts in Istanbul: 20 addresses searched

In an investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous searches were conducted across 7 districts at 20 addresses suspected of operating as spas and massage parlors. Sources diverge on the number of suspects, reporting either 31 or 15 individuals.

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Pro-government press, neutral press and opposition press These reports stated that 31 people were detained as part of the operation.

Opposition press Oda TV reported that 20 addresses were searched to apprehend 15 suspects assessed to have engaged in organized encouraging of prostitution, intermediation, and providing premises, with 16 female victims identified.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Istanbul Provincial Police Department Istanbul A Haber Muhalif

Culture 1 source 19 Sept, 23:28

İDOB opens new art season with Beethoven's 9th Symphony concert

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet opened its 2026-2027 art season with a concert featuring Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

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For now only the pro-government press is reporting this

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Istanbul Ludwig van Beethoven Anadolu Agency

Culture 13 sources 19 Sept, 21:28

Felipe Massa tours Istanbul as part of TGA program

Brazilian driver Felipe Massa, who won all three Formula 1 races held at Istanbul Park, visited the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet as part of a program organized by the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA); he said, "I loved the Bosphorus the most."

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Felipe Massa Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) Culture and Tourism Ministry Istanbul Formula 1

Fatih'te iki kişinin öldüğü çatışmaya ilişkin 6 tutuklama | NTV Haber — Photo: NTV

Society 3 sources 19 Sept, 19:40

6 arrests in currency exchange incident where two died in Fatih

Six people were arrested in a shooting incident at a currency exchange office in Nuruosmaniye neighborhood where two brothers lost their lives; sources diverge on the date of the incident: 14 September or 15 September.

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Where reports differ

Neutral press and Opposition press Evrensel and NTV reported that the shooting incident at the currency exchange office took place on 14 September, and that out of 12 detained suspects, 6 were arrested, judicial control was imposed on 3, and 3 were released.

Neutral press Habertürk reported that the incident occurred on 15 September in Fatih's Nuruosmaniye neighborhood; according to the report, a group of 9 people arrived at the office, two brothers died, and 2.58 million counterfeit dollars were seized at the premises.

Istanbul Fatih Istanbul Security Directorate

Yargıtay'dan emsal nitelikte karar: Nafaka ödemeyecek | NTV Haber — Photo: NTV

Society 10 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 16:11

Court of Cassation overturns poverty alimony ruling for spouse with comparable income

The Court of Cassation's 2nd Civil Chamber found unlawful the ruling by the Bakırköy 13th Family Court that awarded poverty alimony to a retired woman with a regular income whose income level was close to her spouse's; the divorce ruling itself was upheld.

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Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) Bakırköy 13th Family Court Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals Istanbul

Küçükçekmece’de kentsel dönüşüm aşamasındaki bina kendiliğinden çöktü: 2 yaralı var, AFAD ekipleri enkazda arama çalışmalarını tamamladı — Photo: TGRT Haber

Society World press 19 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Remaining part of building under demolition collapses in Küçükçekmece

Sources diverge on the number injured: 2 or 3 people. The standing part of a block in Şirin Sitesi in İnönü neighbourhood, being demolished as part of urban renewal, collapsed; a search with dogs was carried out in the rubble.

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Where reports differ

State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These sources reported that the collapse, which occurred around 20:30, injured 2 passers-by, and that a search by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and fire department with dogs found no one under the rubble.

Opposition press Yeniçağ, citing DHA, reported that 3 passers-by were lightly injured and that a dog search began for 2 people believed to possibly be trapped under the rubble.

Küçükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Küçükçekmece Municipality

Motorine bu gece 4 lira indirim bekleniyor — Photo: Kısa Dalga

Economy World press 9 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Diesel discount: price per liter falls below 100 lira

Sources diverge on the discount amount: 4.09 lira, 3.97 lira, or 4.10 lira. The price of diesel per liter in Istanbul is given as either 96.31 lira or 96.34 lira; no change was reported for gasoline.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press, Neutral press and Opposition press These sources gave the diesel discount as either 4.09 lira or 3.97 lira, reported the per-liter price in Istanbul as 96.31 or 96.34 lira, and reported no change for gasoline.

Foreign press Sputnik Türkiye reported that the price of diesel per liter fell by an average of 4.10 lira, and that following the 4.70-lira hike on 17 September, prices dropped back below 100 lira.

Istanbul Ankara Izmir ANKA News Agency

Türkiye'nin en iyi otelleri belli oldu: 26'sına Michelin Anahtarı — Photo: Yeniçağ

Life 1 source 19 Sept, 21:51

26 hotels from Türkiye included in Michelin Guide's 2026 hotel selection

According to Yeniçağ, 26 properties from Türkiye are included in the Michelin Guide's 2026 hotel list, with two hotels receiving the highest rating of three Michelin Keys. Hotels in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, and Antalya were featured.

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For now only the opposition press is reporting this

Michelin Guide Istanbul Cappadocia Bodrum Antalya

Süper Lig Week 6

#		P	GD	Pts
1	Galatasaray	6	+3	13
2	Beşiktaş	5	+8	12
3	Kocaelispor	6	+3	12
4	Alanyaspor	6	+2	11
5	Trabzonspor	6	+8	10
6	Amedspor	5	+7	10
7	Kasımpaşa	6	+2	10
8	Çaykur Rizespor	5	+1	9
9	Gaziantep FK	6	0	8
10	Fenerbahçe	5	+2	7
11	Çorum FK	6	+1	7
12	Başakşehir	6	-1	7
13	Gençlerbirliği	6	-8	7
14	Konyaspor	6	-4	4
15	Samsunspor	5	-5	4
16	Erzurumspor	5	-9	4
17	Eyüpspor	5	-6	3
18	Göztepe	5	-4	2

This week's matches Week 6

Monday 14 September

FT TSL

Gaziantep FK 0–0 Fenerbahçe

Thursday 17 September

FT UEL

Beşiktaş 4–1 Marseille

Friday 18 September

FT TSL

Kasımpaşa 0–0 Konyaspor

Saturday 19 September

FT TSL

Çorum FK 1–2 Alanyaspor

FT TSL

Kocaelispor 2–0 Gaziantep FK

FT TSL

Başakşehir 4–0 Gençlerbirliği

FT TSL

Trabzonspor 4–0 Galatasaray

Sunday 20 September

Sun 17:00 TSL

Erzurumspor – Samsunspor

Sun 17:00 TSL

Fenerbahçe – Eyüpspor

Sun 20:00 TSL

Amedspor – Beşiktaş

Sun 20:00 TSL

Göztepe – Çaykur Rizespor

Friday 25 September

Fri 21:45 UNL

Türkiye – France

Saturday 26 September

Sat 17:00 UWEC

Minsk – Fenerbahçe

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Istanbul Biennial İstanbul Fri 18 Sept, 03:00
Istanbul Modern - Museum Admission İstanbul Sat 19 Sept, 10:00
Watsons Youth Festival İstanbul Sat 19 Sept, 13:00
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