Istanbul

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.

Heavy rain caused significant disruptions and paralyzed daily life in the metropolis of Istanbul on Oct. 12, with a cold wave expected to sweep the nation, particularly after Oct. 25, according to data from the U.K.-based meteorology platform WXCharts.

Puddles formed on the roads in several parts of Istanbul due to torrential rains, causing traffic congestion and multiple accidents.

Hammams are experiencing a resurgence in Istanbul, becoming a favorite of both tourists and locals trying to reconnect with their traditions, experts on the Turkish bathhouses have said. 

"The last 15 years or so, I see that there's a huge uprise again, especially among the young people," said Elizabet Kurumlu, an Istanbul-based hammam expert and guide.

The Transport and Infrastructure Ministry is currently evaluating a concept that would allow pedestrians to use the landmark the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge over Istanbul's Bosphorus with existing pathways that have been closed following security issues.

Istanbul's Our Lady of Vefa church, renowned for the fulfillment of wishes, has recently experienced a notable surge in attendance, offering hope to anyone who visits in search of relief from troubling times.

Bone samples from the grave of femicide convict Cem Garipoğlu have been confirmed as belonging to him amid years of speculation about his death.

Garipoğlu brutally murdered 17-year-old Münevver Karabulut in 2009.

Türkiye technology event, TEKNOFEST, hosted in the southern city of Adana this year, attracted approximately 1.1 million visitors.

Spanning five days from Wednesday, TEKNOFEST featured workshops, competitions, airshows, seminars, and concerts.

The event alternates between various Turkish cities in even years and Istanbul in odd years.

ISTANBUL - Tensions between Turkey and Greece are escalating due to disputes surrounding educational policies for minority schools. The Turkish Ministry of Education has introduced new restrictions affecting Greek minority schools in Istanbul, limiting events and visits that are not directly related to educational purposes.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged to transform Istanbul into the "capital of sports," citing major cities such as Barcelona, Los Angeles, and London as examples.

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.