Bootleg alcohol in Istanbul has killed 23 people in 48 hours, officials say
In 2024, 110 people fell ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Istanbul, of whom 48 died, according to government officials.
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City That Straddles Two Continents: The Unique Geography of Istanbul
It has made the city a hub of cultures, influenced by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. This history is seen in a ...
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Al-Monitor Istanbul: Identity, belonging and the search for home
We take a thematic turn in this week’s newsletter, delving into migration, belonging and the idea of feeling at home.
Apartment building collapses in central Turkey, trapping 2 people
Officials say rescuers are battling to reach two people trapped under a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey ...
Turkey’s central bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 45%
Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 45%. The decision on Thursday marked the ...
Istanbul Bootleg Alcohol Kills 30, Tourists Warned As Dozens Hospitalized
Six individuals have been detained accused of selling bootleg alcohol and two others have been charged with "deliberate murder." ...
How To Spend A Budget-Friendly Weekend In Istanbul
Museum admission fees can add up quickly (and most attractions actually charge tourists in Euros rather than Turkish lira).
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Bootleg alcohol claims lives of at least 30 people in Istanbul while dozens are hospitalized
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Share ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — At least 30 people have died in ...
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria resume after 13 years
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to ...