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Jul 12, 22:10

Istanbul Bread Prices Increase by 20%

The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) raised the maximum price of a 200-gram loaf of bread by 20%, from 12.5 TL to 15 TL, effective immediately, due to increased production costs and following similar increases in other bakeries; a 10% further increase is proposed for Adalar.

Istanbul Bread Prices Increase by 20%

The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) raised the maximum price of a 200-gram loaf of bread by 20%, from 12.5 TL to 15 TL, effective immediately, due to increased production costs and following similar increases in other bakeries; a 10% further increase is proposed for Adalar.

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How do the price increases reflect broader economic issues and public concerns in Istanbul?

Rising costs in Istanbul have led to demands from bakers for price adjustments, sparking public debate and inconsistencies in pricing across bakeries. The İTO's decision to set a maximum price aims to address these issues and ensure price transparency, although bakeries can sell below the maximum price.

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Jun 6, 04:13

İBB Corruption Investigation: Nuhoğlu Implicates İmamoğlu in Villa Scheme and Kickback System

A corruption investigation into Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, involves businessman Ali Nuhoğlu's testimony detailing a scheme of villa purchases and kickbacks allegedly involving İBB, İSKİ, and millions of dollars paid to Zafer Keleş, brother of Fatih Keleş, who allegedly managed payments for İm...

İBB Corruption Investigation: Nuhoğlu Implicates İmamoğlu in Villa Scheme and Kickback System

A corruption investigation into Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, involves businessman Ali Nuhoğlu's testimony detailing a scheme of villa purchases and kickbacks allegedly involving İBB, İSKİ, and millions of dollars paid to Zafer Keleş, brother of Fatih Keleş, who allegedly managed payments for İm...

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What specific actions and financial transactions link Ekrem İmamoğlu to the alleged corruption scheme detailed in Ali Nuhoğlu's testimony?

Ali Nuhoğlu, a businessman released after providing a statement within the scope of "effective remorse" in a corruption investigation targeting Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), revealed details implicating Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Nuhoğlu claims he was pressured to accept payments through İSKİ receivables to acquire villas for İmamoğlu, eventually transferring the company owning them for \$48 million (including additional villas). A later supplementary agreement added \$87 million in debt, which remains unpaid.

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Jun 3, 19:19

Russia Rejects Ukraine's Ceasefire Offer, Proposing Limited Truce Amidst Continued Offensive

During Istanbul talks, Russia rejected Ukraine's unconditional ceasefire offer, proposing a brief truce for body recovery instead; Ukraine's president responded angrily, requesting increased Western sanctions and military aid while Russia continues its offensive causing casualties.

Russia Rejects Ukraine's Ceasefire Offer, Proposing Limited Truce Amidst Continued Offensive

During Istanbul talks, Russia rejected Ukraine's unconditional ceasefire offer, proposing a brief truce for body recovery instead; Ukraine's president responded angrily, requesting increased Western sanctions and military aid while Russia continues its offensive causing casualties.

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What were the immediate consequences of Russia's rejection of Ukraine's ceasefire proposal at the Istanbul meeting?

In Istanbul, Russia rejected Ukraine's unconditional ceasefire proposal, instead offering a 2-3 day truce in some areas for body retrieval. Ukraine's president called the Russian delegation 'idiots' and urged the US for more sanctions to pressure Russia into a ceasefire.",

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Jun 3, 10:13

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul Yield Limited Progress Amidst Escalated Conflict

Following a weekend of intense fighting that included a major Ukrainian attack on Russian airbases and a record number of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for peace talks in Istanbul, resulting in an agreement for a prisoner exchange but no major breakthroughs.

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul Yield Limited Progress Amidst Escalated Conflict

Following a weekend of intense fighting that included a major Ukrainian attack on Russian airbases and a record number of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for peace talks in Istanbul, resulting in an agreement for a prisoner exchange but no major breakthroughs.

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What were the immediate outcomes and implications of the second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul?

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul for peace talks, aiming to end the three-year conflict. The meeting, lasting over an hour, concluded without immediate breakthroughs, although both sides agreed to a prisoner exchange. Ukraine launched a significant attack on Russian airbases over the weekend, destroying over 40 warplanes, while Russia launched a record number of drones against Ukraine.

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Jun 3, 01:12

Kyiv-Moscow Talks Yield Limited Progress, Revealing Deep Divisions

The second round of talks between Kyiv and Moscow on June 2nd in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough in ending the war, but revealed differing demands, including a full ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and a partial ceasefire by Russia contingent on Ukrainian territorial concessions and the cessa...

Kyiv-Moscow Talks Yield Limited Progress, Revealing Deep Divisions

The second round of talks between Kyiv and Moscow on June 2nd in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough in ending the war, but revealed differing demands, including a full ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and a partial ceasefire by Russia contingent on Ukrainian territorial concessions and the cessa...

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What immediate impacts resulted from the second round of talks between Kyiv and Moscow regarding the war in Ukraine?

The second Kyiv-Moscow meeting yielded limited progress toward ending the war, but provided insights into each side's demands. Ukraine proposed a full ceasefire, prisoner exchange, return of deported children, and civilian release; Russia countered with a partial ceasefire conditional on Ukrainian troop withdrawal from annexed territories and international recognition of those territories.

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Jun 2, 04:09

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Major Attacks Precede New Peace Talks

Amidst a dramatic escalation of military actions, including a major Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases in Siberia and a record number of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, a new round of peace negotiations is set to begin in Istanbul on June 2nd, 2024.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Major Attacks Precede New Peace Talks

Amidst a dramatic escalation of military actions, including a major Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases in Siberia and a record number of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, a new round of peace negotiations is set to begin in Istanbul on June 2nd, 2024.

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How do Ukraine's stated demands for the peace negotiations compare to Russia's previous demands?

This escalation of attacks comes just hours before peace negotiations in Istanbul. Ukraine's demands include maintaining its military capacity, rejecting Russian sovereignty over occupied territories, and seeking reparations. Russia's demands remain undisclosed but are expected to be presented during the meeting.

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Jun 10, 10:11

İBB Corruption: Contractor's Testimony Implicates Top Officials

Ahmet Sari, owner of Sari Construction, testified about a bribery scheme within the İBB, implicating high-ranking officials Ertan Yıldız and Fatih Keleş in a system demanding payments for contracts; he delivered cash 9 times to Yıldız and 17 times to Keleş.

İBB Corruption: Contractor's Testimony Implicates Top Officials

Ahmet Sari, owner of Sari Construction, testified about a bribery scheme within the İBB, implicating high-ranking officials Ertan Yıldız and Fatih Keleş in a system demanding payments for contracts; he delivered cash 9 times to Yıldız and 17 times to Keleş.

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What specific actions and individuals are implicated in Ahmet Sari's testimony regarding corruption within the İBB?

Ahmet Sari, owner of Sari Construction, implicated in Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) investigations, received a reduced sentence due to "effective remorse." He testified about a system where payments were demanded for İBB contracts.

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Jun 3, 19:19

Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul: Ceasefire and Territorial Disputes Remain Key Obstacles

During a second round of talks in Istanbul, Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire as a prerequisite for negotiations, while Russia linked a ceasefire to Ukraine's withdrawal from four occupied regions, creating a major obstacle to peace.

Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul: Ceasefire and Territorial Disputes Remain Key Obstacles

During a second round of talks in Istanbul, Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire as a prerequisite for negotiations, while Russia linked a ceasefire to Ukraine's withdrawal from four occupied regions, creating a major obstacle to peace.

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How do the proposed frameworks from both sides differ regarding prisoner exchanges, military alliances, and sanctions?

Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede occupied territories and forgo military alliances clashes directly with Ukraine's insistence on a full ceasefire and maintaining its right to choose its own security partnerships. This fundamental disagreement represents a major obstacle to a lasting peace settlement.

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Jun 3, 13:14

Russia Presents Maximalist Demands in Istanbul Talks

In Istanbul, Russia presented maximalist demands to Ukraine, including territorial concessions, military restrictions, and neutrality, which were rejected by Kyiv; localized truces were proposed, but broader ceasefire talks remained stalled.

Russia Presents Maximalist Demands in Istanbul Talks

In Istanbul, Russia presented maximalist demands to Ukraine, including territorial concessions, military restrictions, and neutrality, which were rejected by Kyiv; localized truces were proposed, but broader ceasefire talks remained stalled.

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What specific territorial concessions and limitations on Ukrainian sovereignty did Russia demand in the Istanbul talks?

In Istanbul, Russia presented maximalist demands to Ukraine, including troop withdrawals from four eastern regions, recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea and those regions, military size limitations, and permanent neutrality. These terms, deemed unacceptable by Ukraine, were presented alongside proposals for localized truces to facilitate corpse retrieval, which Ukraine viewed with suspicion.

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Jun 3, 07:09

Russia Presents Detailed Peace Proposal to Ukraine in Istanbul Talks

The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2nd, 2025, resulted in an agreement to exchange 6,000 bodies of fallen soldiers, but Russia's detailed peace proposal, demanding Ukrainian concessions including territorial surrender and neutrality, faces significant hurd...

Russia Presents Detailed Peace Proposal to Ukraine in Istanbul Talks

The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2nd, 2025, resulted in an agreement to exchange 6,000 bodies of fallen soldiers, but Russia's detailed peace proposal, demanding Ukrainian concessions including territorial surrender and neutrality, faces significant hurd...

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What concrete agreements were reached during the second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine?

A second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine took place on June 2nd, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. The only agreement reached was a prisoner exchange involving 6,000 bodies and a commission to address severely wounded soldiers. Ukraine will review Russia's proposed peace terms within days.

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Jun 2, 01:12

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates Before Istanbul Peace Talks

Amidst renewed peace talks in Istanbul, Ukraine launched a long-range strike destroying 41 Russian warplanes in Siberia, while Russia simultaneously launched 472 drones on Ukraine, its highest number yet, escalating the conflict before crucial negotiations.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates Before Istanbul Peace Talks

Amidst renewed peace talks in Istanbul, Ukraine launched a long-range strike destroying 41 Russian warplanes in Siberia, while Russia simultaneously launched 472 drones on Ukraine, its highest number yet, escalating the conflict before crucial negotiations.

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What are the immediate consequences of the unprecedented military escalations by both Ukraine and Russia on the eve of peace negotiations?

On the eve of renewed ceasefire negotiations, Ukraine and Russia dramatically escalated their military offensive, launching unprecedented attacks. A Ukrainian long-range strike destroyed 41 Russian military aircraft in Siberia, marking the first attack of its kind over 4,000 kilometers from the border. Simultaneously, Russia launched a record 472 drones against Ukraine.

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Jun 2, 13:15

Renewed Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul

Following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases, renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine commenced in Istanbul on Monday, aiming for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, with the participation of several international security advisors; however, Russia's territorial demands r...

Renewed Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul

Following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases, renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine commenced in Istanbul on Monday, aiming for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, with the participation of several international security advisors; however, Russia's territorial demands r...

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What are the immediate objectives and potential outcomes of the renewed peace talks in Istanbul?

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators restarted peace talks in Istanbul on Monday, following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases. The talks aim to find a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, but Russia's territorial demands remain a major obstacle. Previous talks in May resulted in a prisoner exchange but failed to achieve a broader agreement.

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