Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

A father in Istanbul was caught by police while allowing his 13-year-old son to drive a vehicle. The father reportedly stated he allowed the child to drive because the boy wanted to. The incident occurred during a police traffic inspection.

A family has filed a complaint following an assault on a student in Istanbul. Medical examinations, including a CT scan, reportedly showed evidence of physical abuse in the ear cavity. One suspect, a father, was placed under house arrest, while a mother and grandmother were released under judicial control. The victim's family intends to appeal the court's decision. The incident allegedly occurred inside a classroom in front of other students. Prosecutors are seeking up to 450 years in prison for Aziz İhsan Aktaş, identified as a criminal organization leader, and up to 337 years for former Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akbolat. The victim reported being dragged by the hair to the front of the classroom. The incident occurred after the child's family reported the matter to the school.

Authorities are seeking to compare DNA samples from four graves with a sample from Tuval Tayh to advance a 26-year-old investigation. Investigators have identified three distinct DNA profiles at addresses in Istanbul and Kocaeli, suggesting multiple individuals are involved.

Turkish authorities estimate water resources could be worth $8 billion annually according to a project involving the Bosphorus. The project includes efforts to enhance research and exploration of new gas fields, particularly in the Black Sea.

A dispute between a father and son, Umut Altaş, involves a demand for the return of $150,000. The father, Celal Altaş, reportedly sent the funds to the son.

Turkish aviation authorities are working toward a net zero emission goal by 2053. The country currently operates 52 airports with carbon-free certifications. The initiative aims to combine environmental sustainability with economic development.

The charge is based on a social media post from May 2025 involving a photo of seashells arranged in the pattern 86-47. Prosecutors allege the number 47 referred to Trump as the 47th president and that the post contained an assassination message.

A meeting held at the Ministry of Interior resulted in a settlement to end ongoing strikes and protests. The approximately 1.5-hour meeting concluded with the Ministry announcing that workers and employers have reached an agreement. Following the decision to end the action, workers presented flowers to the police and held a thank-you visit for Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that Rojin Kabayiş's phone will be examined by a special team. The announcement was made prior to the AK Party Group Meeting.

Twenty-five students were transported to hospitals via ambulance following an incident involving a bus carrying 40 students. The remaining students were reported to be in stable condition and receiving outpatient treatment.

The Baykar-developed K-2 kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Sivrisinek loitering munition performed a joint mission for the first time. Five K-2 UAVs conducted consecutive takeoffs during the operation.