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İstanbul introduces 'sea dolmuş' to improve water transport

İstanbul introduces 'sea dolmuş' to improve water transport

For longer routes with lower passenger density, the municipality has introduced boats with a capacity of 33 passengers.

İstanbul municipal workers conclude protests after gains

İstanbul municipal workers conclude protests after gains

Workers of the municipality's Tree and Landscape Corporation have been protesting for eight days.

İstanbul Municipality workers continue protest for improved wages

İstanbul Municipality workers continue protest for improved wages

Workers of a subsidiary of the municipality want to benefit from a recently signed collective labor agreement.

İstanbul Municipality opens Zaza language courses

İstanbul Municipality opens Zaza language courses

This is the first time Zaza language courses will be offered in İstanbul by the municipality.

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

After claims of Minister Soylu that Ekrem İmamoğlu called and asked favors of him, Mayor of İstanbul invited the Minister to either prove or resign.

30 December 2022

'No Findings of Irregularity or Public Loss in İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Reports'

SUPREME COURT OF ACCOUNTS

'No Findings of Irregularity or Public Loss in İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Reports'

Releasing a statement in the wake of live TV debate of İmamoğlu and Yıldırım, the Supreme Court of Accounts has announced that “there is no finding in the audit reports suggesting that İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality granted aid to some NGOs.”

İstanbul Subway: ‘Lounging’ Ends

İstanbul Subway: ‘Lounging’ Ends

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has taken action against “lounging” in subway. Women had launched “Gather Up Your Legs, Don’t Occupy My Seat” campaign in 2014.

İstanbul Municipality Crosses Founder of Wikipedia Off Guest List

İstanbul Municipality Crosses Founder of Wikipedia Off Guest List

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has announced that it had taken Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia which was blocked by Information Technologies and Communications Authority (BTK) off the guest list of the World Cities Expo İstanbul 2017.

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal rights defenders have placed a black wreath in front of İBB and Experimental Medical Research Institute building ahead of the October 4 World Animal Day to draw attention to the right violations that animals are subjected to.

Animal Rights Defenders Asked to Account for 1000s of Street Animals

Animal Rights Defenders Asked to Account for 1000s of Street Animals

In the demonstration held in front of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, animal rights defenders have called the authorities to account for the thousands of animals delivered to Kısırkaya to be neutered yet not brought back later.