Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

A fourth wave of operations has been launched in an ongoing bribery investigation targeting the head of the tax inspection board. Turkish authorities conducted a new operation in Istanbul targeting a bribery investigation involving tax inspectors. Eleven suspects were taken into custody as part of the investigation led by the Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The probe originally began in 2024 following allegations of corruption among tax officials. New evidence has been uncovered linking several inspectors to bribery offenses. Police conducted raids on 12 locations, including eight nightclubs and four businesses, in Istanbul's Kadıköy district. Authorities detained 89 suspects during the operations targeting drug sales and distribution. Following judicial proceedings, 75 suspects were arrested while 14 were released under judicial control.

Goalkeeper Ederson punched the VAR booth before entering the tunnel after his team's 3-0 loss. The defeat isolates Galatasaray further in the league lead, extending their advantage to 7 points over second-place Fenerbahçe. Ederson is considered a candidate for Brazil's national team in the next World Cup. Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson of the Brazilian national team had a negative performance this weekend. He was expelled after receiving a second yellow card in the derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. His team lost the match 3-0.

Staying mentally and physically active in retirement is for brain health, according to a Turkish saying, 'Working iron does not rust.' Engaging in activities that stimulate the brain and maintaining physical fitness can prevent cognitive decline. Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle after retirement is for overall well-being.

The new action and science fiction film 'Chanderballs,' featuring dark characters from the Marvel universe, is now showing in cinemas. The movie is noted for its high-paced scenes.

CNN Turk Radyo reports that injured and emergency patients can be treated, improving their chances of survival. This improvement was noted in the context of medical treatment.

A zipper system is being implemented to create an emergency passage for ambulances on roads without a shoulder. This system aims to allow ambulances to reach their destination quickly, increasing the survival rate of the injured and critically ill by 40%.

Fenerbahce's head coach stated that a missed penalty was the critical moment in their match. He acknowledged that the team struggled to recover after the penalty and red card incident, which led to an own goal. The coach also recognized Galatasaray as a strong opponent. The coach of Fenerbahce stated that the team's weapons against Galatasaray were not the right choices and a proper game understanding was not employed. Galatasaray did not allow Fenerbahce to implement their strategy. The coach also expressed a preference for seeing Ismail on the right flank against a strong opponent like Galatasaray. This statement suggests the penalty miss significantly impacted the game's outcome.

Turkish security forces are engaged in a pursuit scenario described as similar to a computer game. The broadcast referenced a past event where the White House was stormed and mentioned former President Trump.

A motorcycle was dragged by a car, then crashed into a crowd of people waiting at a bus stop in Istanbul.

Haberturk Radyo is broadcasting a public health message encouraging listeners to quit smoking. The message is attributed to the Turkish Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey is encouraging people to quit smoking for themselves and their loved ones. This is a dietary supplement, and consumers are advised to read the packaging information carefully.