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Children are hanging on tram at Istiklal Street at Taksim on March 31, 2024 . Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey

STORY: Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul airport in Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul city, Istiklal Street, train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street STORYLINE: Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, stands out in a recent survey as one of the most desirable travel destinations for solo travelers. The city ranked third in 2023 on the "top 20 European cities for solo travelers list" released by the Hungarian-based airline company Wizz Air in January based on Tripadvisor reviews. "Istanbul boasts a stellar 67 percent approval rating from tourists, earning it a five-star rating. Restaurants, in particular, received an outstanding 71 percent excellence rating," said the report. Stretching across Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the most visited city in the country by foreigners, hosting 16 million tourists d

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Daily Life - Istanbul

04/28/2023, Istanbul, Turkey. People are walking on the Istiklal street. Istanbul, a city embracing both Europe and Asia, daily life unfolds against a backdrop of cultural diversity. Residents navigate a dynamic blend of ancient charm and modern rhythms, creating a unique tapestry where tradition meets contemporary living. Photo by Saeid Arabzadeh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish lira sinks to record low against USD

STORY: Turkish lira sinks to record low against USD DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the currency exchange office in Istanbul 3. various of Istanbul Stock Exchange 4. a file footage about a press conference of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara (Ihlas News Agency) 5. a file footage about a press conference Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek in Ankara (Ihlas News Agency) 6. various of Istiklal Street in Istanbul STORYLINE: The Turkish currency hit an all-time low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, trading at over 23 liras. After seeing 23.17 at 1:23 p.m. local time (1023 GMT) against the greenback, the lira stood at 23.05, losing around 7 percent of its value in a single day. The currency tested over 25 thresholds against the Euro in the morning and later dropped to 24.85. Meanwhile, the benchmark BIST-100 Index at the Istanbul Stock Exchange exceeded the 5,600 level on the same day, r

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Mass rallies held in Istanbul ahead of Turkish presidential election

STORY: Mass rallies held in Istanbul ahead of Turkish presidential election DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of footage about Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of footage about People walking on Istiklal Street in Istanbul 3. various of footage about the Justice and Development Party Istanbul rally, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul 4. various of footage about the Republican People's Party Istanbul rally, Kemal Kilicdaroglu leader of the Republican People's Party in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Large-scale rallies were held in Istanbul, the country's largest city, over the weekend, marking the final weekend before the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for May 14th. On Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, representing the electoral coalition People's Alliance, attracted hundreds of thousands of supporters to his rally. Taking place on the European side of the city, Erdogan highlighted the ac

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Germany, Italy close Istanbul consulates over security concerns in Türkiye

STORY: Germany, Italy close Istanbul consulates over security concerns in Türkiye DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Istanbul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of the Istiklal Street 3. various of the temporarily closed German Consulate General in Istanbul, Türkiye (ihlas news agency) 4. various of a notification letter at the German Consulate General stating that the consulate is closed and all appointments are cancelled (ihlas news agency) 5. various of the temporarily closed French cultural center in Istanbul, Türkiye (ihlas news agency) 6. various of the temporarily closed Netherlands Consulate General in Istanbul, Türkiye (ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Germany and Italy have joined the growing list of Western countries having their consulates in Istanbul temporarily closed over security concerns, as Türkiye is on high alert against possible retaliation for Quran burning incidents in several European countries. The German Embassy in the capit

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Türkiye's cultural hub Istanbul gets ready for Chinese tourists

STORY: Türkiye's cultural hub Istanbul gets ready for Chinese tourists DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of tourists walking on Istiklal Street 3. various of tourists walking and photographing in Taksim square 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MURAT ARSLAN, General manager of CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MURAT ARSLAN General manager of CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel 6. various of Chinese tourists 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ALI CAN AKSU, Head of the Turkish Hotel Managers Association 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): ALI CAN AKSU, Head of the Turkish Hotel Managers Association 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): ALI CAN AKSU, Head of the Turkish Hotel Managers Association STORYLINE: Türkiye's cultural and financial heart, Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning Europe and Asia, is preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists. Soon after China downgraded its COVID-19 measures on Jan. 8, easing intern

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Türkiye's biggest cities facing drought amid insufficient rainfall

STORY: Türkiye's biggest cities facing drought amid insufficient rainfall DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of Istiklal Street, a nostalgic train carrying passengers, and thousands of people walking down the street in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of the Alibeykoy Dam Reservoir (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Insufficient rainfall has caused severe drought throughout Türkiye, especially in the highly populated western and northwestern regions, according to data released Thursday. Rainfall during the Oct. 1, 2022-Jan. 3, 2023 period dropped 31 percent compared to the previous same period across the country, the Turkish State Meteorological Service said. With a 51.8 percent drop in rainfall compared to seasonal norms, Istanbul, a city of over 16 million residents, was hit the worst among Türkiye's major urban centers. The Istanbul municipality reported Friday that the Alibeykoy Dam Res

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Türkiye's exports reach record high in 2022: president

STORY: Türkiye's exports reach record high in 2022: president DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of Türkiye Exporters Assembly in Istanbul 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 4. various of the container port 5. various of Istiklal Street 6. various of exchange office STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday that Türkiye's exports in 2022 reached a record high of 254.2 billion U.S. dollars, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.9 percent. "Our goal now is to make Türkiye one of the top 10 exporting countries," Erdogan told the Türkiye Exporters Assembly in Istanbul, adding that exports were only 36 billion dollars when the ruling Justice and Development Party came to power 20 years ago. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "Our goal now is to make Türkiye one of the top 10 exporting countries." According to the president, the num

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Türkiye beefs up nationwide security measures ahead of New Year

STORY: Türkiye beefs up nationwide security measures ahead of New Year DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of Istiklal Street, a nostalgic train carrying passengers 3. various of Police operations 4. various of seized Counterfeit alcoholic beverages STORYLINE: Türkiye has beefed up nationwide security measures on land and in the sea ahead of the New Year, the Interior Ministry revealed on Thursday. Nearly 500,000 security personnel, including coast guard teams, gendarme units and police forces, would be on high alert to ensure security between Dec. 30, 2022, and Jan. 1, 2023, mainly by boosting patrols in crowded areas, said a ministry statement. In coastal provinces, "deterrents and effective measures against migrant smuggling and illegal activities will be continued with the Coast Guard Command units and other law enforcement agencies," the statement added. According to a government circular

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Türkiye hints at new land offensive in Syria following Istanbul attack

STORY: Türkiye hints at new land offensive in Syria following Istanbul attack DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:09 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the scene of the Istanbul bomb attack (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the militants of PKK (file) 3. various of the cross-border operation of Türkiye after Istanbul bomb attack 4. various of the last cross-border operation of Türkiye (Courtesy of Turkish Defense Ministry) 5. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): SERKAN DEMIRTAS, Foreign policy analyst and commentator STORYLINE: Türkiye has threatened for multiple times to launch a fresh ground offensive into Syria following a deadly bombing in the heart of its biggest city Istanbul for which it has blamed Kurdish militants. Turkish authorities have said that the investigation into the attack that killed six civilians in Istiklal Avenue, one of Istanbul's busiest areas, points to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and its Syrian affiliates, the People's Protection Units (YPG). Turkis

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-AVENUE-DAILY LIFE

(221125) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk on the Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2022. Days after the bloody explosion that rocked the busiest pedestrian avenue in Istanbul, additional security measures have been taken with a heavy presence of police patrolling the area. The Istiklal Avenue, lined with stores of famous brands, cafes, and bars, is flooded with people as usual. "Many additional security measures have been taken since the bomb explosion," Haydar Ali Yildiz, mayor of Beyoglu district, told reporters on Tuesday. On Nov. 13, six people were killed and more than 80 others wounded when a bomb exploded in front of a large clothing store on the avenue. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-AVENUE-DAILY LIFE

(221125) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk on the Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2022. Days after the bloody explosion that rocked the busiest pedestrian avenue in Istanbul, additional security measures have been taken with a heavy presence of police patrolling the area. The Istiklal Avenue, lined with stores of famous brands, cafes, and bars, is flooded with people as usual. "Many additional security measures have been taken since the bomb explosion," Haydar Ali Yildiz, mayor of Beyoglu district, told reporters on Tuesday. On Nov. 13, six people were killed and more than 80 others wounded when a bomb exploded in front of a large clothing store on the avenue. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-AVENUE-DAILY LIFE

(221125) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Haydar Ali Yildiz, mayor of Beyoglu district, speaks to reporters about security measures on the Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 22, 2022. Days after the bloody explosion that rocked the busiest pedestrian avenue in Istanbul, additional security measures have been taken with a heavy presence of police patrolling the area. The Istiklal Avenue, lined with stores of famous brands, cafes, and bars, is flooded with people as usual. "Many additional security measures have been taken since the bomb explosion," Haydar Ali Yildiz, mayor of Beyoglu district, told reporters on Tuesday. On Nov. 13, six people were killed and more than 80 others wounded when a bomb exploded in front of a large clothing store on the avenue. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack

STORY: Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istiklal Avenue and police officers patrolling 2. various of Istanbul local officials 3. various of the street STORYLINE: Istanbul has beefed up security measures after an explosion rocked the city's busiest pedestrian avenue on Nov. 13, leaving six people dead and more than 80 wounded. The number of security officials and undercover police officers patrolling the Istiklal Avenue has increased considerably. Benches and potted trees along the avenue have been removed for security reasons after CCTV cameras revealed that the perpetrator sat on a bench for hours before carrying out the assault. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu inspected the area and talked with the residents about their concerns. Hotels in Istanbul are back at full capacity after temporarily losing some of their clients right after the attack. The avenu

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-SUSPECTS

(221116) -- ANKARA, Nov. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens lay flowers to commemorate the victims of a bomb attack on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 16, 2022. Türkiye has detained 50 suspects over the deadly bomb attack in central Istanbul earlier this week, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said Tuesday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Türkiye detains 50 for suspected links to deadly Istanbul bomb attack

STORY: Türkiye detains 50 for suspected links to deadly Istanbul bomb attack DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view after the incident in central Istanbul 2. various of police investigating STORYLINE: Türkiye detained 50 suspects over the deadly bomb attack in central Istanbul earlier this week, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said Tuesday. The detainees include a Syrian woman who was caught soon after the incident for suspected planting the bomb that exploded on Istiklal avenue, Bozdag told the parliament. "Afterward, many people who assisted this terrorist and were considered in contact with this terrorist were also detained," he said. Turkish police said on Monday that the Syrian woman confessed that she had received the attack order from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its offshoot in Syria, the People's Protection Units (YPG). Both are listed as terrorist organizations by Türkiye. The explosion on S

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-MOURNING

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Flowers are pictured on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 14, 2022. The busy avenue was hit by an explosion on Sunday afternoon, killing six and injuring 81. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-MOURNING

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens lay flowers to commemorate the victims of Sunday's terror attack on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 14, 2022. The busy avenue was hit by an explosion on Sunday afternoon, killing six and injuring 81. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-MOURNING

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Flowers are pictured on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 14, 2022. The busy avenue was hit by an explosion on Sunday afternoon, killing six and injuring 81. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-MOURNING

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen lays a flower to commemorate the victims of Sunday's terror attack on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 14, 2022. The busy avenue was hit by an explosion on Sunday afternoon, killing six and injuring 81. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-PERPETRATOR-ARREST

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu receives an interview on the Istiklal Avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 14, 2022. The perpetrator of Sunday's deadly bomb attack which killed six people and injured 81 others here has been arrested by police, said Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu early Monday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK-PERPETRATOR-ARREST

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu lays flowers on the Istiklal Avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 14, 2022. The perpetrator of Sunday's deadly bomb attack which killed six people and injured 81 others here has been arrested by police, said Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu early Monday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Person behind bomb attack in Istanbul arrested: minister

STORY: Person behind bomb attack in Istanbul arrested: minister DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Footage about Istiklal Street where the bomb attack took place, police teams taking security measures in Istanbul, Türkiye (ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SULEYMAN SOYLU, Turkish Interior Minister 3. Footages about Explosion moment on Istiklal street in Istanbul, people fleeing in fear, Firefighters and medical teams working in the area where the explosion took place in Istanbul, Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SULEYMAN SOYLU, Turkish Interior Minister STORYLINE: Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu announced early Monday morning that the person who left the bomb on Istanbul's avenue had been arrested. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SULEYMAN SOYLU, Turkish Interior Minister "The person who carried out the attack and left the bomb was detained by the teams of our Istanbul Police Department." On Sunday, an explosion hit the busy Ist

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter patrols over the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 13, 2022. The blast in Istanbul's popular pedestrian avenue that killed six and wounded 81 was confirmed to be a terror attack, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Sunday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People console each other on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 13, 2022. The blast in Istanbul's popular pedestrian avenue that killed six and wounded 81 was confirmed to be a terror attack, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Sunday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Police are seen on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 13, 2022. The blast in Istanbul's popular pedestrian avenue that killed six and wounded 81 was confirmed to be a terror attack, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Sunday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Police are seen on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 13, 2022. The blast in Istanbul's popular pedestrian avenue that killed six and wounded 81 was confirmed to be a terror attack, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Sunday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BOMB ATTACK

(221114) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Police are seen on the Istiklal avenue near Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 13, 2022. At least six people were killed, and 53 others were wounded in a "bomb attack" in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Sunday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Deadly blast in Istanbul "terror attack": Turkish vice president

STORY: Deadly blast in Istanbul "terror attack": Turkish vice president DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the explosion on Istiklal street in Istanbul (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of police taking extensive security measures at the scene (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Sunday the blast in Istanbul's popular pedestrian avenue that killed six and wounded 81 was confirmed to be a terror attack. The vice president stated that "we evaluate this to be an act of terror, carried out seemingly by a female assailant." He added that "we will find those who are responsible, even if they run to the end of the world." An explosion hit the busy Istiklal Avenue on the European side of Istanbul at 4:20 p.m. local time (1320 GMT) on Sunday, causing huge panic in the city. Law enforcement agencies are on high alert, with police officers guarding key points and helicopters patrolli

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Costs of living in Türkiye ravage family budgets "like hurricane": trade unions

STORY: Costs of living in Türkiye ravage family budgets "like hurricane": trade unions DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istiklal street 2. various of people shopping in bazaar in Istanbul 3. various of exchange office 4. various of Turkish central bank 5. various of people shopping in supermarket in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: "Costs of living in Türkiye ravage family budgets like a hurricane," a Turkish trade union confederation declared in its newly released report. The poverty and hunger report, published monthly by the pro-government Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (Turk-Is), estimated that the "poverty line," or the costs of living for a family of four in Türkiye, was well above 4 times the minimum wage. The poverty line was established at 24,185 Turkish liras (nearly 1,300 U.S. dollars) by Turk-Is, echoing similar calculations published earlier in the month by the non-affiliated United Public-Business Confede

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Turkey increases minimum wage amid soaring inflation, currency volatility

STORY: Turkey increases minimum wage amid soaring inflation, currency volatility DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Turkey 2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 4. various of Istiklal Street, nostalgic train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street 5. various of exchange office 6. various of Turkey's central bank 7. various of people shopping at a supermarket STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday that the country's minimum wage would be hiked up in the face of soaring inflation and volatile currency rates. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "The minimum wage will be 5,500 Turkish liras (328 U.S. dollars) with an interim increase of 30 percent, effective immediately starting on July 1." At the beginning of this year, th

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Turks struggle to cope with soaring energy bills amid huge economic crisis

STORY: Turks struggle to cope with soaring energy bills amid huge economic crisis DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Istanbul, Turkey 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AHMET SAYMADI, Meyhane owner 3. shots of a restaurant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): AHMET SAYMADI, Meyhane owner 5. various of street views in Istanbul, Turkey 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): AHMET SAYMADI, Meyhane owner 7. shots of the exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey 8. shots of cars moving in the city in Istanbul, Turkey 9. shots of a gas station in Istanbul, Turkey 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Economist and writer 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Economist and writer STORYLINE: Ahmet Saymadi, a man in his 40s, has been running a small meyhane, a traditional Turkish tavern, for the last three years in Istanbul's bustling Istiklal Avenue area which is filled with restaurants, cafes, and bars. However, his business has been severely hit i

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Turkish expert warns against possible monkeypox outbreak as tourism season begins

STORY: Turkish expert warns against possible monkeypox outbreak as tourism season begins DATELINE: May 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MEHMET CEYHAN, Head of Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MEHMET CEYHAN, Head of Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 3. various of Istanbul 4. various of Istiklal Street 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MEHMET CEYHAN, Head of Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine STORYLINE: A leading infectious diseases specialist in Turkey urged health authorities to impose necessary measures at border crossings to help detect monkeypox cases as the summer tourism season begins in May. Mehmet Ceyhan, head of the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases of the Ankara-based Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, told Xinhua in a recent int

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Turkish currency plunges to new low against USD, signaling fresh inflation

STORY: Turkish currency plunges to new low against USD, signaling fresh inflation DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey 2. various of Istanbul 3. various of exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey 4. various of clerk in exchange office counting U.S. dollars 5. various of employee in Turkey's central bank, 6. Turkey's central bank, Istiklal Street 7. various of cars moving in the city, people walking on the street 8. various of people shopping STORYLINE: The Turkish currency plunged to 16.17 on Tuesday morning against the U.S. dollar and lost over 1 percent of its value in 24 hours, signaling new price hikes in the upcoming month. After surpassing the resistance level of 16.00, one dollar stood at 16.09 Turkish liras at 3:45 p.m. local time (1245 GMT). The currency has lost almost 60 percent of value against the greenback since 2021. According to Murat Sagman, a portfolio manager and economist, the lates

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Turks dim lights to raise climate awareness for Earth Hour

STORY: Turks dim lights to raise climate awareness for Earth Hour DATELINE: March 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Wildlife Fund logo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NEYRAN AKYILDIZ, Communication manager of WWF Turkey 3. various of Istanbul city in Turkey 4. various of Istiklal Street, nostalgic train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street 5. SOUNDBITE (English): NEYRAN AKYILDIZ, Communication manager of WWF Turkey 6. various of part of the Earth Hour event, the lights of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge were turned off STORYLINE: Turkish people on Saturday turned off their lights on the occasion of the global Earth Hour event to bring broader public attention to the climate change issue. From 8:30 p.m. local time (1730 GMT), the Turks joined millions across the globe to turn off non-essential electric lights for an hour, as part of the annual public campaign organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) since 2007. Neyr

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Istanbul reels in wake of suicide bomb attack

A police officer stands guard near Istiklal Street, a busy shopping area in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 19, 2016, after a suicide bomber struck the area earlier that day killing at least four people. Local media reports said the Islamic State militant group was likely responsible for the attack. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Scenes from Istanbul

People walk on Istiklal Street, in a busy shopping area in Istanbul, Turkey, on Aug. 21, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo