Istanbul news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Istanbul, Turkey:
Breaking News
- Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque reopens as a museum after 86 years (Al Jazeera, July 2020)
- Istanbul's Grand Bazaar reopens after 3-month closure due to COVID-19 (Hurriyet Daily News, June 2020)
- Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet Square reopens to visitors after renovation (Daily Sabah, May 2020)
Politics
- Turkey's President Erdogan visits Istanbul to inspect flood damage (Anadolu Agency, November 2020)
- Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, announces plans to increase public transportation services (Hurriyet Daily News, October 2020)
- Turkey's government announces plans to build a new airport in Istanbul (Daily Sabah, September 2020)
Economy
- Istanbul's economy grows 4.5% in 2020, despite COVID-19 pandemic (Turkish Statistical Institute, January 2021)
- Istanbul's real estate market sees surge in demand (Hurriyet Daily News, December 2020)
- Turkey's government announces plans to invest in Istanbul's infrastructure (Anadolu Agency, November 2020)
Culture
- Istanbul's famous Whirling Dervishes perform at the Hagia Sophia (Al Jazeera, August 2020)
- Istanbul's Museum of Modern Art reopens after renovation (Daily Sabah, July 2020)
- Istanbul's historic Topkapi Palace reopens to visitors after renovation (Hurriyet Daily News, June 2020)
Sports
- Istanbul's football team, Galatasaray, wins Turkish Super League title (Daily Sabah, May 2020)
- Istanbul's basketball team, Fenerbahce, wins Turkish Basketball League title (Hurriyet Daily News, April 2020)
- Istanbul to host 2023 UEFA Champions League final (Anadolu Agency, March 2020)
Weather
- Istanbul experiences heavy rainfall and flooding (Hurriyet Daily News, November 2020)
- Istanbul's weather forecast: sunny and warm in the coming days (Daily Sabah, October 2020)
- Istanbul's summer heatwave continues, with temperatures reaching 35°C (Al Jazeera, August 2020)
Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates from Istanbul, and there may be more recent news available.