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Live updates: Six killed, 81 injured in explosion on İstanbul's İstiklal Avenue

Live updates: Six killed, 81 injured in explosion on İstanbul's İstiklal Avenue

The explosion in Taksim could be a suspected act of "terrorism," President Erdoğan has said. Media outlets face restrictions, including a broadcast ban, bandwith restriction on social media and reporters not allowed on the avenue.

13 November 2022

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

A total of 3.87 million vaccine jabs have been administered in the city so far.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 'For God’s sake, don’t go out,' says İstanbul Governor

COVID-19 in Turkey: 'For God’s sake, don’t go out,' says İstanbul Governor

Amid increasing numbers of cases and fatalities, İstanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya has called on COVID-19 patients and close contacts: “As the governor of this city, I want you to do something: For God’s sake, don’t go out. What else can I say?”

3 September 2020

Police remove İstanbul municipality's banners against canal project

Police remove İstanbul municipality's banners against canal project

The municipality has said the Governor's order for removal of the banners was not based on a court verdict.

Amnesty International Gets Back Its Bank Accounts After 17 Months

The Bank accounts of the Turkish branch of Amnesty International, which were frozen by Istanbul governor 17 months ago, are finally released. “Both our freedom of association and our right of property were violated”, says AI.

29 May 2008 Erhan Üstündağ