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Istanbul is like a huge giant forever hungry. This enormous city of more than 15 million registered residents, in reality, hosts more than 20 million people. Istanbul has always been a center of attraction, acting like a magnet attracting people of all walks and cultures, making the city a melting pot of diverse culinary cultures.

The death toll had risen to 22 and dozens of others were referred to hospitals on Dec. 5, as a major counterfeit alcohol crisis in Istanbul emerged last week, prompting police to intensify raids.

A museum honoring the late poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, one of the most prominent figures of Turkish literature, will undergo a thorough renovation.

This decision comes after allegations surfaced online when a user shared photos of the museum on the social media platform X, claiming it was in poor condition with peeling walls caused by excessive moisture.

A new project designed to unify public transportation across the country under a single card system is set to begin partial implementation in Istanbul, with plans to expand the program nationwide.

The Türkiye Card rollout in Istanbul follows an Oct. 31 decision by the megacity's transportation coordination center UKOME.

Authorities are actively working to transform Istanbul's historic Sirkeci and Haydarpaşa train stations into hubs of art and culture, with renovations expected to be completed by 2026, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced.

Nestled atop the fifth hill of Istanbul, the historic Great School of the Nation and Patriarchal Academy of Constantinople has drawn visitors for centuries, its imposing facade an enduring marvel of neoclassical architecture.

Istanbul hosted a ceremony on Sunday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Türkiye.

The event took place at the Yenikapı station of the Marmaray railway, which runs beneath the Bosphorus Strait, linking the European and Asian parts of the city, a project completed by a Japanese-Turkish consortium.

Exclusive tours conducted atop the newly restored roof of the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and most ancient markets in the world, offer visitors a unique vantage point from which to behold Istanbul's multifaceted grandeur.

The second edition of the Tour of Istanbul, a bicycle race organization held by Istanbul Municipality's Spor Istanbul initiative, has kicked off in Istanbul on Sept. 12 and will commence until Sept. 15.

Participating athletes started their four-day journey from a public garden in Çatalca at 10:30 a.m.

The dock of Edirne Palace, constructed by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 along the Tunca River, is set to be unearthed.

Renovations of Edirne Palace, overseen by the National Palaces Department, continue as part of broader restoration efforts. As part of this work, excavation is also underway along the Tunca River, where the palace dock is located.