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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
Assad Regime Falls: Syrian Refugees Celebrate in Istanbul
The fall of the Assad regime after 53 years of rule prompted widespread celebrations among Syrian refugees in Istanbul's Fatih district, with many expressing hopes of returning home while acknowledging the uncertain future.
Assad Regime Falls: Syrian Refugees Celebrate in Istanbul
The fall of the Assad regime after 53 years of rule prompted widespread celebrations among Syrian refugees in Istanbul's Fatih district, with many expressing hopes of returning home while acknowledging the uncertain future.
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48% Bias Score
Arnavutköy Municipality Sells Gas Station Site Amidst Transparency Concerns
The Arnavutköy municipality in Istanbul sold a 2,652 square-meter gas station site despite concerns from opposition parties and a coalition partner about lack of transparency and potential for undue influence; the sale passed with a majority vote.
Arnavutköy Municipality Sells Gas Station Site Amidst Transparency Concerns
The Arnavutköy municipality in Istanbul sold a 2,652 square-meter gas station site despite concerns from opposition parties and a coalition partner about lack of transparency and potential for undue influence; the sale passed with a majority vote.
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40% 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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0% Bias Score
Turkey Launches Six-Week Audit of Istanbul Public Institutions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior initiated a six-week audit of Istanbul's public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 39 district municipalities, three airports, and numerous security and public service agencies, to assess operations and ensure accountability.
Turkey Launches Six-Week Audit of Istanbul Public Institutions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior initiated a six-week audit of Istanbul's public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 39 district municipalities, three airports, and numerous security and public service agencies, to assess operations and ensure accountability.
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16% Bias Score
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