Istanbul, home to over 16 million residents ... Yet, the scale of vulnerability and the complexity of retrofitting a city of such layered development continue to challenge these efforts.

The problems of one small river in Şile is a ripple out from the large problem that threatens to splash down on Istanbul: what happens if the city runs out of water? In January 2021, the ...

Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...

It was used to store a reserve of drinking water in case of drought or siege of the city. The Basilica Cistern is located in ...

Most of the injuries were in Istanbul, where residents remain on edge because the city is considered at high risk for a major quake. In fear of a stronger earthquake that could demolish homes ...

A series of powerful earthquakes rocked Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring more than 150 people and rattling nerves across Turkey’s largest city. The tremors, which were felt as far as Ankara—275 ...

Several earthquakes have hit Turkey's largest city Istanbul - the strongest with a magnitude of 6.2 The tremors - also felt in the Turkish capital 275 miles away - sparked panic as people fled ...

Denizbank and other financial institutions in Istanbul have been planning for potential ... building renovations raises concerns about the city's readiness for inevitable seismic events.

A series of earthquakes including a 6.2-magnitude tremor have struck near Istanbul, shaking buildings and prompting people to flee their homes. At least 151 were injured jumping from high places ...