Kadıköy

Istanbul's notorious traffic congestion has worsened this week as heavy rainfall continues to plague the megacity, leaving residents struggling with major delays and disrupting daily activities across the city.

Vehicles moved slowly in certain points of the province due to intense rain in the early morning of Dec. 4, while traffic came to a standstill in some other areas.

The nation is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic with celebratory events across the country, paying tribute to the country's founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Commemorations are spread across major cities, bringing citizens together for concerts, parades and public gatherings.

Istanbul's Sahaflar Bazaar, once a beloved haven for book lovers, now faces a sharp decline as the rise of e-commerce reshapes Türkiye's book market.

With the industry estimated to be worth 4 billion Turkish Liras ($117,268,000), small bookshops are bearing the brunt of this shift.

Heavy downpours and local thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in Istanbul, causing traffic disruptions and bringing daily life to a standstill.

Heavy rains first gripped Istanbul on Sept. 15, causing puddles to form on the city's streets. Scores of pedestrians sought shelter under business awnings and the downpour caused traffic to slow down significantly.

The future of Istanbul's historic Rexx Cinema remains uncertain as the debate over its demolition continues.

Despite a decision by the Istanbul Conservation Board, which determined that the cinema does not qualify as a cultural asset, local authorities, preservation groups and the Kadıköy Municipality are at odds over whether the beloved venue should be preserved or torn down.

The Istanbul Municipality council approved a project for a new tramline, which is envisioned to connect three districts of the city's Asian side.

Named "AnadoluTRAM" previously, the new tramline is designed to link the districts of Üsküdar, Kadıköy and Maltepe, with the proposal confirmed by majority of votes in the council held by the municipality on June 11.

Döner has become the talk of the town lately. Some claim that it has "changed the face of a nation," while others see it as a sign of cultural integration. First gaining popularity in Germany during the 1970s, döner spread throughout Europe, gradually evolving from a popular fast food into a political symbol.

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has found itself in an internal spat over some mayoral candidates, especially in the districts of Istanbul, prompting the resignation of some senior party figures.

With more than 20 food establishments in Istanbul's Kadıköy district opening their kitchens to university students, students can now eat without paying any fees on days and hours specified by the establishments.

Torrential rains and storms swept across the Marmara Region on Dec. 16, resulting in overflowing streams and canceled ferry services.

Due to the rain and storm that started to take effect in Istanbul in the morning hours, trees were toppled, billboards and panels were overturned, sea transportation was disrupted and heavy traffic was experienced.