Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

Twelve individuals have been arrested as part of an investigation involving the Fenerbahçe Sports Club. The investigation is ongoing, according to the report. The arrests were confirmed as a breaking development. The investigation follows the 26-year-old unsolved murder of Çağla Tuğaltay, who was killed in her Istanbul home in 2000. Authorities have also identified four deceased individuals related to the case. Police arrested 12 people in connection with the 2000 murder of 15-year-old Çağla Tuğaltay. The victim was killed in her home in the Şişli district of Istanbul 26 years ago. The investigation seeks to determine the identity of the killer and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of bodies. The source noted that the investigation is looking into whether these individuals attempted to cover up the crime. The witnesses are accused of providing returns in exchange for votes.

Police in Istanbul detained a 17-year-old suspect following an armed attack that left a 17-year-old youth seriously injured. Police have apprehended the suspect, according to the report. A 17-year-old boy, Yusuf Arda Özere, is fighting for his life in intensive care following a shooting in Istanbul. The assailant was found with a weapon and fled the scene with three accomplices before being apprehended. One bullet struck the teenager, who was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Police have captured the attacker who fled with three others. Police conducting security inspections in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul, stopped a vehicle being driven by a 13-year-old child. The child's father was reportedly sitting next to him in the vehicle. The incident follows requests from the family of Rojvelat Kizmaz to reopen an investigation.

A driver in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district was reportedly followed for an extended period by a group that threatened them. The impact caused the minibus to strike a barrier and come to a halt. The service minibus driver sustained injuries but is reported to be in non-life-threatening condition. A driver operating a public bus hit a middle school student in Istanbul during the morning hours. The student was attempting to cross the street using a pedestrian crossing with her mother. Security camera footage captured the incident, which occurred after the driver allegedly failed to stop at a red light. The student was struck while attempting to cross the road. Authorities are investigating a vehicle linked to the disappearance of university student Gülistan Doku, who went missing in Tunceli six years ago.

The 27th session of the trial involving an alleged criminal organization related to Ekrem İmamoğlu concluded at the Istanbul 40th High Criminal Court. To date, 35 detained defendants have provided their defenses. Of the 414 defendants in the case, 35 detained individuals have provided testimony so far. The case involves allegations of forming a criminal organization for the purpose of creating chaos. Thirty-five detained defendants have completed their defense in a trial involving 414 total defendants. Former mayor Niyazi Nefi Karı, among five detained defendants, appeared before a judge for the fourth time alongside 43 other defendants. The judge ruled to extend the detention of five defendants and postponed the hearing to a later date. The session began with the defense of detained defendant Âdem Soytekin.

The Turkish Competition Authority announced that its investigation into private schools will deepen. The probe follows complaints regarding high prices for ancillary services such as food and stationery. The authority head stated that the investigation aims to produce regulatory results for the market. Over 1.2 million applications were processed, with 1,235,169 coming from Istanbul alone. Additionally, work has begun on a rental housing model designed to address high rent issues, which is expected to benefit approximately 300 sectors ranging from construction to furniture. The head of the Competition Authority told Turkish television that the agency aims to implement regulations to establish competitive conditions after detecting violations. Experts are currently working on the investigation, which may be a long-term process.

A Turkish-flagged container ship experienced a malfunction and lost control near the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul in the early hours of April 28. The ship grounded just meters from the shore, preventing a major accident. The vessel's grounding follows a previous mechanical failure in the same waterway four years ago. Bosphorus traffic has since returned to normal levels. The vessel was towed to an anchorage area by the Coast Guard. The same ship previously experienced engine failure in the Istanbul Strait in 2022. The incident was captured in a photo, though the exact nature of the proximity remains unclear. The vessel was reportedly heading toward Russia. Local authorities are monitoring the situation near the Bosphorus. A large container ship ran aground near a mansion owned by businessman Bianca Somertürk in the Istanbul Bosphorus after a steering failure.

Two secret witnesses testified in the Aziz İhsan Aktaş organized crime trial at the Marmara Prison courtroom. The number of individuals who have not filed complaints in the case has reportedly risen to 14. One witness, identified as XZD, provided testimony regarding the municipal tender allegations. Witnesses testified they had no direct knowledge of the crimes and had not personally witnessed the events. The defense has characterized the use of these witnesses as a fiasco. Witnesses testified in court that they were bribed and threatened to amend their statements. The testimony highlighted a state of affairs in the ministry where dates were allegedly changed carelessly. Witnesses stated that those who opposed a specific individual would face severe punishment and share the fate of Vazal Shah. During a court hearing, Soytekin denied allegations of involvement in a bribery network.

MIA Teknoloji has applied to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) to merge with Lider Sistem Teknolojileri A.Ş.

Fenerbahçe management decided to part ways with Terezko and Sporting Director Devinozek following a 3-0 defeat against Galatasaray. The club also announced the departure of football coordinator Belkeçere. These decisions were made during critical board meetings held throughout the day.

A 147-meter cargo ship ran aground near the Yeniköy location in Sarıyer, Istanbul. It is traveling to the port of Constanta in Romania for a series of studies. Stranded crew members were evacuated from the ship using a rope system. An evacuation line was established from the sea to the shore. Eight individuals with good health were taken to an ambulance as a precaution. Efforts will be made to rescue the vessel. A ship was observed to be leaning slightly to one side. Steps are also being taken to strengthen the family and population structure. The cargo ship Minova ran aground near Istanbul early Saturday morning due to strong winds and adverse weather conditions. The ship has a crew of 8, consisting of 7 Azerbaijani nationals and 1 Turkish national. A collision warning was issued in the port area during transit from the Marmara to the Caribbean.