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64.2 percent of İstanbulites do not support canal project, shows survey

64.2 percent of İstanbulites do not support canal project, shows survey

According to a recent survey conducted by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, only 34.1 percent of İstanbulites support the Canal İstanbul project, a planned artificial waterway between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

Survey: İstanbulites partially comply with mask, distancing rules

Survey: İstanbulites partially comply with mask, distancing rules

The İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has conducted a survey with 450 neighborhood heads from 39 districts of the city.

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu slams removal of banners against canal project

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu slams removal of banners against canal project

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu has talked about the removal of their banners against the Canal İstanbul project by the Governor's Office: “If they will take action, my advice is this: Don’t bother with banners, my social media posts have been there for months.”

Police remove İstanbul municipality's banners against canal project

Police remove İstanbul municipality's banners against canal project

The municipality has said the Governor's order for removal of the banners was not based on a court verdict.

Mayor says earthquakes 'greatest threat to İstanbul,' calls government for cooperation

Mayor says earthquakes 'greatest threat to İstanbul,' calls government for cooperation

İmamoğlu has introduced two "earthquake parks" which will be used as a cultural center and will be turned into a shelter in case of an earthquake.

İstanbul Mayor says 'only a handful of people' will benefit from Canal İstanbul project

İstanbul Mayor says 'only a handful of people' will benefit from Canal İstanbul project

The municipality has released a report on the possible impact of the planned artificial waterway to the city.

Demolished wall of Galata Tower rebuilt

Demolished wall of Galata Tower rebuilt

While the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has filed a criminal complaint about the works undertaken in Galata Tower with hammer drills without an approved restoration project, the demolished wall has been apparently built again.

İstanbul municipality: There are 267 landslide zones on Canal İstanbul route

İstanbul municipality: There are 267 landslide zones on Canal İstanbul route

The municipality has prepared a report documenting the landslide zones in the city.

İstanbul municipality to inspect all buildings in the city for earthquake preparedness

İstanbul municipality to inspect all buildings in the city for earthquake preparedness

As many as 1.2 million buildings will be inspected within three years, the municipality has stated.

‘Over 5 Million People Went out in İstanbul in the First Week of Normalization’

İSTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

‘Over 5 Million People Went out in İstanbul in the First Week of Normalization’

According to the figures shared by the Statistical Office of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the number of people who went out in the city on June 1-5 increased by 44.9 percent in comparison with May amid further normalization steps.

Tourism in İstanbul Amid Pandemic: Only 960 Tourists Came to the City in April

Tourism in İstanbul Amid Pandemic: Only 960 Tourists Came to the City in April

According to the June 2020 Tourism Bulletin released by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the number of tourists who came to İstanbul this April was 960, which marks a 99.9-percent decrease in comparison with the same month last year.

47.3 Percent of İstanbul’s Households Don’t Have Regular Income

47.3 Percent of İstanbul’s Households Don’t Have Regular Income

The Urban Poverty Study conducted by the Metropolitan Municipality of İstanbul shows that 28.1 percent of İstanbul's households have more than four people. While 47.3 percent do not have regular income, the rate of child labor is 7 percent.

Ministry of Tourism Takes Over Galata Tower from İstanbul Municipality

Ministry of Tourism Takes Over Galata Tower from İstanbul Municipality

Saying that the takeover was illegal Mayor İmamoğlu has shared the letter he sent to the minister.

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

The ministry previously blocked donation accounts of the municipalities for illegally launching a donation campaign.

Terror Investigation into Address, Photo Use in ‘Demolition of Illegal Construction’ News

Terror Investigation into Address, Photo Use in ‘Demolition of Illegal Construction’ News

It is reported that a “terror” investigation has been launched against media outlets that used address and photo while reporting the İstanbul Municipality’s demolition of illegal construction carried out by Presidential Communications Director Altun.

İstanbul Municipality Brings Block on Coronavirus Donations to Council of State

İstanbul Municipality Brings Block on Coronavirus Donations to Council of State

The Interior Ministry had blocked donation accounts of İstanbul and Ankara municipalities

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Files Second Lawsuit Against Canal İstanbul

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Files Second Lawsuit Against Canal İstanbul

The Metropolitan Municipality of İstanbul has filed a second lawsuit against Canal İstanbul project on the ground that it will cause irreversible damages in the event that the Change of Environmental Plan is put into effect.

Interior Ministry Blocks Coronavirus Donations to İstanbul, Ankara Municipalities

Interior Ministry Blocks Coronavirus Donations to İstanbul, Ankara Municipalities

The ministry's move came after President Erdoğan launched a separate donation campaign.

İstanbul Mayor Requests Curfew over Coronavirus Pandemic

İstanbul Mayor Requests Curfew over Coronavirus Pandemic

As the government is unwilling to declare a country-wide curfew, mayor İmamoğlu has suggested "partial restrictions" for the city of 15 million.

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

Suspending 24/7 services, the municipality has prepared infographics and animated movies on the coronavirus pandemic in five languages.

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

After Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, the use of public transport has significantly decreased in the metropolis.

Cologne and Gloves: John Malkovich Visits İstanbul Mayor Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Cologne and Gloves: John Malkovich Visits İstanbul Mayor Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

During the meeting, the famous actor was served cologne despite wearing gloves.

Artists Discharged from İstanbul City Theaters Back on The Job After Almost 4 Years

Artists Discharged from İstanbul City Theaters Back on The Job After Almost 4 Years

Discharged from İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s City Theaters 3 years, 7 months ago, artists including Levent Üzümcü have returned to their jobs.

Ministry Orders Removal of İstanbul Municipality’s ‘Meeting Point’ from Taksim

Ministry Orders Removal of İstanbul Municipality’s ‘Meeting Point’ from Taksim

İstanbul 2nd Cultural Heritage Conservation Board will file a complaint if the “Meeting Point”, a temporary, mobile public forum and exhibition space at Taksim Square, is not removed by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality within 15 days.

17 February 2020

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Expresses Support for Defendants of Gezi Trial

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Expresses Support for Defendants of Gezi Trial

Addressing the reporters during his visit to an exhibition platform in Taksim, İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu has emphasized that the square has recently been remembered for the process about Gezi Park and said, “I stand with Mr. Kahraman and others.”

17 February 2020

İstanbul Mayor Under Criticism over High Increase in Public Transport Fares

İstanbul Mayor Under Criticism over High Increase in Public Transport Fares

İstanbulites have reacted to the 35-percent increase both on social media and on the street.

12 February 2020

İstanbul Municipality Announces Earthquake Assembly Areas

İstanbul Municipality Announces Earthquake Assembly Areas

The municipality has announced the "assembly areas" and "temporary sheltering areas" for the 39 districts of the city.

28 January 2020

İstanbul Discusses 'Rooftop Agriculture'

İstanbul Discusses 'Rooftop Agriculture'

The municipality has held a workshop on using rooftops for urban agriculture and solar energy.

21 January 2020

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey Visits İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey Visits İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

European Parliament Standing Rapporteur on Turkey Nacho Sánchez Amor has visited İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, congratulating him on his election win: “I congratulate you twice because you won the elections twice.”

21 January 2020

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality to Buy Horse Carriages in Princes’ Islands

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality to Buy Horse Carriages in Princes’ Islands

The municipal council of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İMM) has unanimously agreed to buy horse-driven carriages in Princes’ Islands. The İMM will pay 300,000 lira per carriage and horses will not be used as a means of transport any longer.

17 January 2020

Djemevis Not Recognized as Places of Worship in İstanbul by AKP, MHP Votes

Djemevis Not Recognized as Places of Worship in İstanbul by AKP, MHP Votes

The proposal of main opposition CHP and İYİ Party to recognize djemevis as places of worship by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has been rejected by the municipal council members from the ruling AKP and MHP.

17 January 2020

İstanbul Municipality Allegedly Spends 40 Million to Advertise on Pro-AKP Media in 2 Years

İstanbul Municipality Allegedly Spends 40 Million to Advertise on Pro-AKP Media in 2 Years

A columnist of daily Yeniçağ has alleged that the Metropolitan Municipality of İstanbul and its associates spent 57 million lira for advertisement in 2017- 2019. 40 million lira of this money was paid to pro-government media, according to the columnist.

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