Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

A director's performance garnered interest, with the individual being likened to the late Turkish singer Barış Manço.

17,000 tickets for a festival in a small park sold out within minutes due to high demand. Approximately 10,000 people were on a waiting list for tickets.

An issue related to the cancellation of the People's Party's board of directors was reported.

A report indicates that funds are being transferred to QMB Mobile accounts without the account holder's knowledge.

An operation against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality was announced during the morning hours. Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Oktay Özel was released under judicial supervision, pending seven criminal cases. Investigations are ongoing for 22 defendants.

Sharif Bitlis, a former deputy to the generals, has submitted a request to the public prosecutor to reopen his case. Bitlis died in a plane crash in 1993. The head of the interest investigation department requested the prosecutor to reconsider the file.

A four-year arrest warrant has been issued against Vahap Cambey, according to reports from Istanbul. Cambey has denied the accusations.

Investigators found toxic substances in a bedroom during a search of a home where a family resided. Samples were taken following autopsies of two individuals, aged 195 and 8, though the age of 195 is likely a transcription error or refers to a different metric. Intensive treatment for another individual is currently continuing. The specific toxic substances and the number of deceased were not disclosed. The source did not specify the nature of the treatment or the residue. A toxic substance was discovered in a section of a tank used for storing corn in Istanbul. The substance is identified as hantavirus, which is often caused by chemogens. Symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, muscle inflammation, internal tearing, and kidney inflammation.

Justice Minister Akın Görlek stated that a comprehensive investigation must be conducted regarding the deaths of the Kebiş family. The family members identified include Rojin Kebiş, Nezamettin Kebiş, and Ayşegül Kebiş.

Konyaspor secured a place in the Turkish Cup final after defeating Besiktas. The green and white team won the match 1-0 via a penalty shootout. The victory followed a goal scored in the final minute of play. Sercan Yalcin spoke at Besiktas stadium regarding the match outcome. In the previous day's Europa League matches, 'Villanotham Forest' won 4-0 and Freiburg won 3-1. A team, which has achieved victories in its last 10 European matches and scored 30 goals in its last 33 matches at Villarpark in Europe, is advancing to the Europa League final. This progression follows a famous 1982 victory and a historical failure against Bayern Munich in Rotterdam for the First Division Cup. The team is scheduled to play Freiburg in Constantinople for the Europa League title.