Istanbul CPI Soars 5.16% in January
Istanbul's January 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 5.16 percent month-over-month and 48.40 percent year-over-year, with retail prices up 5.16 percent and wholesale prices up 2.83 percent, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO).
Istanbul CPI Soars 5.16% in January
Istanbul's January 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 5.16 percent month-over-month and 48.40 percent year-over-year, with retail prices up 5.16 percent and wholesale prices up 2.83 percent, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO).
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20% Bias Score
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
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48% Bias Score
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish Government Reclaims Belgrad Forest from Istanbul Municipality
Following a court ruling rejecting its appeal, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality was evicted from Belgrad Forest on December 23, 2024, by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry after a 10-year management contract expired; 200 riot police enforced the eviction.
Turkish Government Reclaims Belgrad Forest from Istanbul Municipality
Following a court ruling rejecting its appeal, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality was evicted from Belgrad Forest on December 23, 2024, by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry after a 10-year management contract expired; 200 riot police enforced the eviction.
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Digitizes Cemal Reşit Rey's Musical Archive
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is digitally archiving the musical works and personal notes of composer Cemal Reşit Rey to preserve his legacy and make it accessible to the public, addressing challenges in preserving cultural heritage in the region.
Istanbul Digitizes Cemal Reşit Rey's Musical Archive
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is digitally archiving the musical works and personal notes of composer Cemal Reşit Rey to preserve his legacy and make it accessible to the public, addressing challenges in preserving cultural heritage in the region.
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32% Bias Score
Istanbul Implements Steep İSPARK Parking Fee Hikes
Istanbul's İSPARK parking fees saw substantial increases, ranging from 12.82% to 49.07% in various zones, with a 99.91% rise in the Historic Peninsula and Kadiköy Wharf to curb traffic and promote public transit, effective January 1, 2025.
Istanbul Implements Steep İSPARK Parking Fee Hikes
Istanbul's İSPARK parking fees saw substantial increases, ranging from 12.82% to 49.07% in various zones, with a 99.91% rise in the Historic Peninsula and Kadiköy Wharf to curb traffic and promote public transit, effective January 1, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
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36% Bias Score
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
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64% Bias Score
Istanbul's Extensive New Year's Eve Security Measures Include 60,000 Police and Road Closures
Istanbul will implement heightened security measures for New Year's Eve 2025, deploying 60,000 police officers and closing numerous roads in central districts, including İstiklal Caddesi, from 2 PM on December 31st to January 1st, to ensure a peaceful celebration, while also continuing operations ag...
Istanbul's Extensive New Year's Eve Security Measures Include 60,000 Police and Road Closures
Istanbul will implement heightened security measures for New Year's Eve 2025, deploying 60,000 police officers and closing numerous roads in central districts, including İstiklal Caddesi, from 2 PM on December 31st to January 1st, to ensure a peaceful celebration, while also continuing operations ag...
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36% Bias Score
Istanbul's Maiden's Tower Reopens After Extensive Restoration
Maiden's Tower, a historic Istanbul landmark spanning 2,500 years and recently reopened after restoration, attracts tourists to its unique location at the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a customs post, defense tower, lighthouse, and more, in a city that saw 23 million international visitors in 2024.
Istanbul's Maiden's Tower Reopens After Extensive Restoration
Maiden's Tower, a historic Istanbul landmark spanning 2,500 years and recently reopened after restoration, attracts tourists to its unique location at the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a customs post, defense tower, lighthouse, and more, in a city that saw 23 million international visitors in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Residents Protest Unfinished Urban Renewal Project
Residents of Kirazlıtepe, Istanbul, protested a stalled urban renewal project, citing seven-and-a-half-year delays, four months of missing 5,500 TL rent subsidies, and unfulfilled promises by the government.
Istanbul Residents Protest Unfinished Urban Renewal Project
Residents of Kirazlıtepe, Istanbul, protested a stalled urban renewal project, citing seven-and-a-half-year delays, four months of missing 5,500 TL rent subsidies, and unfulfilled promises by the government.
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24% Bias Score
Hagia Sophia Dome to Undergo Partial Disassembly for Restoration
Hagia Sophia's dome in Istanbul will undergo partial disassembly for restoration due to structural anomalies caused by environmental factors and aging materials, with work beginning in March or April, according to Hurriyet.
Hagia Sophia Dome to Undergo Partial Disassembly for Restoration
Hagia Sophia's dome in Istanbul will undergo partial disassembly for restoration due to structural anomalies caused by environmental factors and aging materials, with work beginning in March or April, according to Hurriyet.
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