Konak

An ancient theater in the western province of İzmir's Smyrna, currently being restored through dedicated excavation efforts, has the potential to become Türkiye's own iconic Colosseum once fully uncovered.

The U.S. Embassy in Türkiye expressed gratitude to Ankara for its swift action in detaining individuals who assaulted two American service members in the Western province of Izmir on Monday.

"We can confirm reports that U.S. service members embarked aboard the USS Wasp were the victims of an assault in Izmir today and are now safe."

Excavations have resumed at the 20,000-person Smyrna Theater, located on the outskirts of Kadifekale in the western province of İzmir's Konak district.

Police teams have caught 109 irregular migrants during an operation in the western province of Izmir's Konak district.

The 1800-year-old gymnasium unearthed in the western province of İzmir during construction works will be converted into an open-air museum.

Heavy raining has hit Istanbul after the General Directorate of Meteorological Service issued a warning for citizens earlier on Aug. 7.

All flights from Atatürk Airport in Istanbul have been canceled until further notice due to the severe weather conditions.

Precipitation is expected to last during the night.