Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

Individuals of multiple nationalities in Istanbul plan to file lawsuits against Israeli officials. This action follows previous Turkish court decisions against Israeli officials concerning the detention of aid convoys destined for the Gaza Strip.

Following a technical and physical search, Nazar was found. DNA results confirmed the match after three years. The mother and son, along with his five-year-old sister Emilia, will continue their lives in Germany.

May Day rallies were held across Europe and the United States. These demonstrations disrupted normal activities in various urban centers. Participants in some rallies were reportedly protesting job losses and social cuts. Iranian officials are concerned that the economic crisis could spark new protests, with some economists predicting the crisis could last another three to six months. Large demonstrations, exceeding 100,000 participants, took place in Polish cities to mark the 125th anniversary of the May 3rd Constitution. Rallies focused on jobs and social cuts, with some banned in Iran. In Istanbul, Taksim Square was closed by authorities for the event. In Poland, May Day rallies disrupted cities. In Germany, labor protesters demanded job protection. Similar demonstrations were reported in Berlin and other European cities, as well as in US cities.

The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce's research indicates a monthly inflation rate of 3.74% in Istanbul. The effects of the war in the Persian Gulf have also begun to be reflected in prices. This figure represents a increase in the cost of goods and services within the city.

Education costs in Istanbul have increased by 53% year-on-year, while food prices rose by 40%. The Cumhuriyet newspaper reports that the effects of the war in the Gulf are also beginning to be felt on prices, adding to the economic crisis.

Actor Kivanç Tatlitug has appeared in a new advertisement for a jewelry brand. He offered advice to his younger colleagues about style, said that elegance comes from character rather than clothing.

Concepts like platforms were defined for the first time, and a rating system was made mandatory. Content will be presented according to the highest age group, and inappropriate content will be removed.

A new regulation will allow real estate appraisal reports from CPK and BDDK to be sent digitally to land registry offices. This change aims to streamline the process. Real estate regulations in Turkey have been digitized.

Millions of people in Turkey and around the world protested against Israel, which they described as genocidal for its attack on a Gaza aid flotilla. Protesters in Istanbul expressed support for Palestine.

Representatives from some unions laid a wreath at the Republic Monument in Taksim Square, Istanbul, as part of May Day commemorations. Rallies were held in Istanbul's Taksim Square, with representatives from various unions laying wreaths at the Republic Monument.