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• [New] Most of the caring people from different countries had hopes that the first steps taken in the negotiation process in Istanbul will help to start real steps towards peace. EADaily
• The rapid expansion of urban areas, coupled with inadequate planning, and insufficient infrastructure, has significantly heightened seismic risks and vulnerability in Istanbul. Nature
• Travelers in Scotland will see improvements, as the number of flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul will increase from 10 to 14 per week. Travel Radar - Aviation News
• The Russian delegation in Istanbul reportedly framed its demands for a final peace settlement as preconditions that Ukraine must meet before Russia will agree to a ceasefire. Critical Threats
• Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul yielded no progress, and escalated military activity threatens Black Sea export routes. Grain Central
• Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul. Al Jazeera
• In summary, supporters pitch Kanal Istanbul as a long-term economic boon - creating jobs, revenue, a new city, and global stature - whereas critics warn it could become a financially draining boondoggle that Turkey can ill afford. Erkan's Field Diary
• High Cost and Debt: A price of $20+ billion is enormous, and critics fear Kanal Istanbul could become a white elephant that saddles Turkey with debt. Erkan's Field Diary
• A major earthquake reaching a magnitude of between 7 and 7.2 could strike the Trakya branch of the fault near Silivri, which lies around 50 miles east of Istanbul, Turkey Today reports. Manchester Evening News
• In Istanbul, high winds and rain resulted in damage across several districts, causing disruptions to air traffic. GetTransfer's Blog
• Around 125 kilograms of rain per square metre hit Istanbul in less than six hours, equal to what Turkey's largest city would typically expect in September as a whole. Reuters
• Last year's double earthquake in southern Turkey left more than 53,000 people dead and seismologists warn that a devastating quake may hit Istanbul at any moment. BBC News
• With key elections scheduled for mid-May, Istanbul deserves journalistic attention, but it too has a high earthquake risk - and a high cost of living. The New York Times
• Turkish Airlines will begin flying from Istanbul to Sydney with a layover in Kuala Lumpur starting December 4.Sydney is planned to be the first non-stop destination in Australia for Turkish Airlines once aircraft technology permits. Skift
• Istanbul is a major domestic airline hub with regular flights to all areas of Turkey, so you can easily plan to see even its most remote corners. Travel 2 Next
• Regional Safety Awareness: Safety levels in Turkey vary by region; cities like Istanbul and Ankara are generally safe, while border areas may present higher risks. Travel Like a Boss
• Isbank will soon accept payments via Alipay +, Ant International's cross-border mobile payments and digitalization technology solutions, at over 500,000 POS terminals across Turkey, including Unifree Duty Free at Istanbul Airport. FinExtra
• Turkish Airlines will be launching a non-stop Sydney to Istanbul service in late 2026 on board a long-range Airbus A350 - 1000, and as someone who's just returned home from Bologna via. Man of Many
• A failure to provide reliable single-sex services for survivors of male violence is already putting the UK at risk of breaching its obligations under the Istanbul convention. Murray Blackburn Mackenzie
• The number of flights from Istanbul to Bologna will rise from 18 to 21 per week, while flights from Palermo will be increased from four to six per week. Business Traveller
• Istanbul, Turkey - Earthquake fever has gripped Istanbul since last year's disaster in southern Turkey, as residents in Europe's most populous city fear they could face similar devastation. Al Jazeera
• Earthquake and tsunami fever has gripped Istanbul since last year's disaster in southern Turkey, as residents in Europe's most populous city fear they could face similar devastation. GreekReporter.com

Last updated: 26 June 2025