Mahir Polat

In an upcoming exhibition, Istanbul's Basilica Cistern will host a collection of 22 predominantly crystal artworks by contemporary Czech sculptors Vlastimil Beránek and Jaroslav Prošek, set within its ancient, 1,500-year-old historical ambiance.

The discovery of dozens of pieces of military ammunition during the construction works of a school in Istanbul has revealed that the area once housed an Ottoman-era arsenal and gunpowder factory.

The Istanbul Governor's Office announced on May 3 that security forces destroyed 30 mortars found during the construction of a middle school in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul.

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has unveiled mayoral candidates for next March's local polls in an additional 126 electoral districts, including nine provinces.

A total of 15 official requests seeking the revocation of parliamentary immunity for 12 deputies have been submitted to the speaker's office.

The reports were subsequently referred to a mixed council comprised of the parliament's constitution and justice commission, for further review.

Three grave stele fragments have come to light during the ongoing excavations by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Heritage team in the Saraçhane Archeology Park.

Sharing the details, Mahir Polat, the deputy secretary general of the municipality, said, "We are happy to gain a very special series to the Istanbul Archaeology Museums."

A 1,500-year-old underground passage has come to light during the ongoing excavation works in the remains of Saint Polyeuktos Church in Istanbul's Saraçhane neighborhood, which witnessed destruction during the Latin invasion.

The teams from Istanbul Municipality's Cultural Heritage Department on June 8 last year initiated excavation works in the area where the church lies.

Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Foundations has started an investigation to find out the unidentified assailant or assailants who have vandalized the 1,400-year-old Imperial Gate inside the Hagia Sophia Mosque in the metropolitan city.

A new joint exhibition by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Yapı Kredi Culture and Arts Publishing, titled "This Place," has opened at Yapıkredi Arts and Culture Center.

Speaking at the opening during the press conference, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, said the exhibition stands as a reminder of Istanbul's valuable assets such as environment and cultural heritage.

An inscription that was smuggled abroad years ago despite belonging to a "lost mosque" in Istanbul is on the way back home thanks to initiatives of the city's local authorities.

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has purchased the inscription that reportedly belongs to the historic Bozgoca Mosque at an auction held in the Netherlands on Sept. 17 for 4,600 euros.

Botter Han, one of the remarkable architectural structures located on Istanbul's Istiklal Street and the first example of the art nouveau movement in the city, will be restored in line with an initiative taken by local authorities.