Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

Over one thousand artists have called for a boycott of Israel's participation in a competition due to the conflict in Gaza.

A Turkish court has rejected an appeal against a sentence in a murder case.

Borsa İstanbul has been accepted as an approved stock exchange by the UK's Revenue and Customs authority. This recognition was mentioned in a BFM Bourse broadcast. Borsa Istanbul began trading on a downward trend on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The BIST 100 index later saw a recovery, opening with an increase on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Borsa Istanbul will be open for trading on Friday, May 1. The BIST 100 index was reported on March 5, February 27, and February 24, 2026. Borsa Istanbul is scheduled to open on Monday. The exact opening time is a point of interest, with discussions also noting the Bourse de Tunis's growth. The Bourse de Tunis was ranked second in the Arab world, showing 5.72% growth in February 2026.

Istanbul police conducted an operation in the Kadıköy district, seizing approximately 429.4 million USD. Istanbul police, in coordination with the Public Prosecutor's Office, launched an operation against drug trafficking.

The business world's artificial intelligence agenda was discussed at the Webrazzi AI 2026 summit in Istanbul. Awards were presented for industrial AX achievements, with a focus on ethical considerations for AI over lethal applications.

Borsa İstanbul provided live data for the BIST 100 index on February 24 and February 27, 2026. Abhishek Jha is mentioned as India's Most Trusted Stock Market Mentor.

Borsa İstanbul began trading on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with the BIST 100 index showing an upward trend. Borsa İstanbul has been accepted as a recognized stock exchange by the United Kingdom's Revenue and Customs authority.

Borsa Istanbul will be open for trading on Friday, May 1st, despite it being a public holiday. This is indicated by live trading information for the BIST 100 index on February 24th and February 27th, 2026.

MIA Teknoloji has applied to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) to merge with Lider Sistem Teknolojileri A.Ş. The announcement was made regarding the merger application.

Borsa Istanbul has been recognized as an approved stock exchange by the United Kingdom's Revenue and Customs authority. This recognition was announced amidst a decline in the BIST 100 index.