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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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.
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." ...
Chef Selin Kiazim's perfect recipe for eating your way through Istanbul
Chef Selin Kiazim's perfect recipe for eating your way through Istanbul - From fresh fish beside the Bosphorus to amazing roadside kebabs, the Great British Menu winner knows the city inside out ...
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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 ...
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How To Spend A Budget-Friendly Weekend In Istanbul
Beautiful sunset in Istanbul, Turkey. Blue Mosque most famous landmark of Istanbul is illuminated by pink sunset light. Istanbul is one of those cities that can easily cater to all kinds of ...
Turkey's opposition faces barrage of arrests, investigations
Turkish authorities have ramped up investigations and detentions of opposition figures, with three such actions on Monday ...