https://en.yenisafak.com/istanbul Türkiye'nin Birikimi (c) 2026, Yeni Şafak Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:57:56 GMT+3 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:57:56 GMT+3 tr-TR https://www.yenisafak.com/assetsNew/img/logorss.png https://www.yenisafak.com/ https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/la-ilaha-illallah-illuminates-hagia-sophias-minarets-in-ramadan-mahya-display-3715176 Aerial footage captures the centuries-old Ottoman tradition of mahya lights strung between the iconic mosque's minarets, spelling out the Islamic declaration of faith during the holy month. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/la-ilaha-illallah-illuminates-hagia-sophias-minarets-in-ramadan-mahya-display-3715176 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2026/2/27/76380536-rgircklt7jl3u5m5du5or.webp Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:57:56 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/muslims-gather-for-morning-prayer-in-hagia-sophia-grand-mosque-3658171 Turkish Religious Affairs Directorate Ali Erbas gives a speech after a morning prayer as part of a collective prayer event at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque to wish peaceful new year in Istanbul on the first day of the year. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/muslims-gather-for-morning-prayer-in-hagia-sophia-grand-mosque-3658171 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2023/1/1/d1ce92d5-ag3rjt0zq2hic3m9hpi3p.jpeg Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:00:42 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/scientists-sound-oxygen-loss-alarms-at-turkeys-marmara-sea-3592962 Scientists from the METU Marine Sciences Institute, conducting research project, named as The Marmara Sea Integrated Modelling System (MARMOD), on BILIM-2 Ship, which sailed in Marmara Sea in March, analyze the samples taken with the Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) device from 110 different stations, including Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, at the BILIM-2 ship's laboratory in Istanbul, Turkiye on March 31, 2022. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/scientists-sound-oxygen-loss-alarms-at-turkeys-marmara-sea-3592962 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2022/4/2/7d87ab04-p89hjhnozriwqcey5v53pt.jpeg Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:43:30 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/vaults-and-fortresses-yeditepe-biennial-presents-turkish-artwork-in-historical-istanbul--3589431 The Second Yeditepe Biennial continues to present Turkish artwork, such as Islamic calligraphy, to its visitors as art lovers feast their eyes on beauty in several locations across the historic city of Istanbul, including the Nuruosmaniye Mosque Cellar in Fatih, Yedikule Fortress and the Fatih Glass Cube Gallery. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/vaults-and-fortresses-yeditepe-biennial-presents-turkish-artwork-in-historical-istanbul--3589431 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2022/2/14/e6ba31c5-xqln5j3lw1kxrrlv7u5e9r.jpeg Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:56:15 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/reborn-dolls-capture-special-attention-in-istanbul-3581233 Reborn dolls, made by foreign sculptors, are pictured in Istanbul, Turkey, on September 23, 2021. Reborn dolls, which are primarily in the interest of collectors in the world, are used by mothers and mothers-to-be to cope with their grief over the loss or lack of a child. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/reborn-dolls-capture-special-attention-in-istanbul-3581233 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/9/29/627aba59-yrxpwyf1jtqn80k2eah3x.jpeg Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:04:58 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/premier-turkish-tech-event-teknofest-kicks-off-in-istanbul-3580703 The chairman of the Turkish Technology Team Foundation and TEKNOFEST, Selcuk Bayraktar, and Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank attend the opening ceremony of the Aviation, Space and Technology Festival (TEKNOFEST) at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on September 21, 2021. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/premier-turkish-tech-event-teknofest-kicks-off-in-istanbul-3580703 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/9/21/d6199fb4-iy502yprgacu8keal1d0ar.jpeg Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:54:48 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/new-turkish-weapons-to-go-on-display-at-2021-defense-expo-3578504 Turkish-made guns are pictured as six new domestic weapons are set to meet potential buyers at the 15th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2021 in Duzce, Turkey. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/new-turkish-weapons-to-go-on-display-at-2021-defense-expo-3578504 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/8/16/0c38a0b8-1xumjya97otdn2lwmudwwr.jpeg Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:17:09 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/beylerbeyi-palaces-magnificent-113-meter-quay-opens-for-visitors-3577445 A drone photo shows the 156-year-old historical Beylerbeyi Palace as its 113-meter quay is opened to visits in Istanbul, Turkey, on July 29, 2021. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/beylerbeyi-palaces-magnificent-113-meter-quay-opens-for-visitors-3577445 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/7/29/35abdb76-s1i3czp4jkgk1ao417xbl8.jpeg Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:26:30 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/fishermen-catch-fish-at-galata-bridge-in-istanbul-3577014 Fishermen catch fish at Galata Bridge on the fourth day of Eid al-Adha in Istanbul, Turkey on July 23, 2021. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/fishermen-catch-fish-at-galata-bridge-in-istanbul-3577014 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/7/23/4e4dabda-ei2699jxxzq1wfwrw6ok7p.jpeg Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:42:14 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/boats-put-on-show-marking-july-15-democracy-and-national-unity-day-in-istanbul-3576577 Boats take part in a performance organized by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure General Directorate of Coastal Safety near Istanbul's Ortakoy Square to commemorate those who lost their lives in the July 15 defeated coup attempt orchestrated by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) on Democracy and National Unity Day. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/boats-put-on-show-marking-july-15-democracy-and-national-unity-day-in-istanbul-3576577 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/7/15/b55e6e2a-7skajf3sqshar2h186l0gp.jpeg Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:28:26 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/mucilage-decrease-on-the-southern-shores-of-the-sea-of-marmara-3575827 Drone photos taken before and after sea-cleaning campaign, launched by Turkey to clean Sea of Marmara from mucilage show Bay of Morto in Canakkale, Turkey on July 05, 2021. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/mucilage-decrease-on-the-southern-shores-of-the-sea-of-marmara-3575827 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/7/5/7bb703fc-0fkl1uqhwnhoy2sw4unf0b.jpeg Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:12:42 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/mucilage-covers-part-of-sea-surface-in-turkey-3574083 Mucilage also known as sea snot partly covers the sea surface at the Bostanci coastline in Istanbul, Turkey on June 9, 2021. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/mucilage-covers-part-of-sea-surface-in-turkey-3574083 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/6/9/52e70332-x7yxp4lzszdybikk2sr7i.jpeg Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:34:30 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-stunning-views-from-above-3571458 An aerial view of Turkey's most populous city Istanbul is pictured in all its magnificence. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-stunning-views-from-above-3571458 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/5/3/febaa322-sua82si6gnl5eztcdf0gv9.jpeg Mon, 03 May 2021 13:08:47 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/world/turkish-charity-delivers-ramadan-aid-in-nepal-3570849 People receive food packages delivered by Turkey' Diyanet Foundation during the holy month of Ramadan in Nepal's Kathmandu on April 21, 2021 Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/world/turkish-charity-delivers-ramadan-aid-in-nepal-3570849 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/file/2021/4/24/86b9efa2-6eququnbhccfeqeivpl93.jpeg Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:41:23 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-illuminated-camlica-mosque-welcomes-holy-month-of-ramadan-3570016 Drone photos shows aerial views of a "mahya" (illuminated messages hung between two minarets), hung between the minarets of Istanbul's landmark Camlica Mosque. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-illuminated-camlica-mosque-welcomes-holy-month-of-ramadan-3570016 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/piri/upload/3/2021/4/13/1002af1a-yboobt0w1opott4mmfn17j.jpeg Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:22:25 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/passenger-tries-to-smuggle-over-3000-live-leeches-in-suitcase-out-of-turkey-3631528 Turkish officials discovered a Kyrgyz national trying to smuggle 3,300 live medicinal leeches (Hirudo Verbana) out of Turkey in their suitcase at Sabiha Gökçen Airport. They were fined over 50,000 Turkish liras, while the leeches were set free to wiggle as they please. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/passenger-tries-to-smuggle-over-3000-live-leeches-in-suitcase-out-of-turkey-3631528 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/04/08/03/37/resized_fa3c4-3da03feb8514658fc040448ea12608739bc1333f.jpg Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:22:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-taksim-mosque-nears-completion-ahead-of-ramadan-opening-3631517 Breathtaking photos show the nearly completed interiors of Istanbul's landmark Taksim Mosque, which is set to open its doors to worshippers at the start of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, after its foundation was laid four years ago. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-taksim-mosque-nears-completion-ahead-of-ramadan-opening-3631517 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/03/25/04/49/resized_75222-d0e7fd82e791979141735125.jpg Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:44:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/water-levels-in-istanbul-dams-increase-after-lastest-snowfall-3631503 A drone photo shows an aerial view of Istanbul's Alibeykoy Dam as the fill rate reached 54,71 percent following heavy snowfall in the city. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/water-levels-in-istanbul-dams-increase-after-lastest-snowfall-3631503 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/02/18/12/58/resized_a07ce-036c707641413203.jpg Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:54:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbulites-wake-up-to-snow-during-weekend-curfew-3631488 Following weeks of unusually hot weather in winter, Istanbulites woke up to a winter wonderland on Sunday. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbulites-wake-up-to-snow-during-weekend-curfew-3631488 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/01/17/11/53/resized_56186-0939_tur_picture_20210117_23500961_23500957.jpg Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:47:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/aerial-images-dazzle-as-magical-snowfall-dusts-historical-istanbul-3631486 Istanbul gave way to picture-perfect images on Friday when the first snow of the year dusted the history-filled city in Turkey. (Courtesy of Doğan Haber Ajansı) Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/aerial-images-dazzle-as-magical-snowfall-dusts-historical-istanbul-3631486 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/01/15/09/28/resized_2194e-20a5707741074817.jpg Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:19:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/three-drug-couriers-caught-with-stomachs-full-of-cocaine-at-istanbul-airport-3631483 Police at Istanbul Airport detained three drug mules trying to smuggle cocaine hidden in capsules and condoms in their stomachs on Wednesday. Turkish customs officers used a computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner to detect a total of 3,377 grams of narcotics after the passengers displayed suspicious behavior. Two of the passengers were caught with a total of 190 cocaine-filled capsules in their stomachs, and the third suspect was found with a total of 24 condoms filled with liquid cocaine. (Courtesy: DHA) Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/three-drug-couriers-caught-with-stomachs-full-of-cocaine-at-istanbul-airport-3631483 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/01/06/11/49/resized_49034-10577a7a9d0678961678e9b6f115f78d.jpg Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:47:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/car-horns-resound-streets-fill-as-istanbul-goes-back-to-normal-after-weekend-curfew-3631481 The streets Istanbul were filled with hordes of locals as a cacophony of car horns resonated across the city's highways once again early Monday after the government ended a nationwide curfew aimed at helping stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/car-horns-resound-streets-fill-as-istanbul-goes-back-to-normal-after-weekend-curfew-3631481 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2021/01/04/11/59/resized_b3da9-0856_tur_picture_20210104_23383154_23383142.jpg Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:07:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turk-pops-the-question-in-glorious-underwater-proposal-3631467 Halil Yilmaz (R) looks at Muge Hasanbas (L) after proposing to her underwater at a water temperature of -13 degrees celcius in Istanbul, Turkey, on December 23, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turk-pops-the-question-in-glorious-underwater-proposal-3631467 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/12/24/01/34/resized_b7b78-343879a840865916.jpg Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:31:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkish-cake-maker-enthralls-with-her-flowery-cakes-3631461 Cakes with flower figures made from buttercream are displayed at cake maker Seyma Fidan's workshop in Istanbul, Turkey. After working as an industrial designer for a while, Seyma Fidan received training from a cake designer in South Korea and started her own business. Capable of sculpting various of flowers out of buttercream frosting, she produces specially-designed cakes at her workshop. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkish-cake-maker-enthralls-with-her-flowery-cakes-3631461 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/12/22/05/14/resized_19a84-1afb324640828377.jpg Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:09:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbul-streets-deserted-during-weekend-curfew-3631459 Photos show different views from several empty squares from across Istanbul after the weekend-long general curfew effective from Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. local time as part of the new measures against a second wave of the (coronavirus) COVID-19 pandemic. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbul-streets-deserted-during-weekend-curfew-3631459 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/12/19/02/56/resized_1b565-653b2f2420201219_2_45939805_60780791_web.jpg Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:22:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbul-streets-deserted-during-weekend-curfew-3631456 Photos show the deserted streets and landmarks of Istanbul during a weekend curfew imposed to stem a new wave of COVID-19. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbul-streets-deserted-during-weekend-curfew-3631456 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/12/12/02/51/resized_95327-6c5bbfb240719780.jpg Sat, 12 Dec 2020 14:39:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/ataturk-arboretum-with-fall-foliage-in-istanbul-3631439 Dazzling images show colorful fall foliage at the Ataturk Arboretum in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/ataturk-arboretum-with-fall-foliage-in-istanbul-3631439 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/11/27/03/15/resized_f6b1d-5a6ce07d20201127_2_45576298_60122298_web.jpg Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:44:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkey-projects-azerbaijani-flag-on-galata-tower-to-show-support-against-conflict-with-armenia-3631414 The Azerbaijani flag on late Tuesday was projected onto Istanbul's famous landmark Galata Tower to show Turkey's support for Azerbaijan as border clashes continue with Armenia in the Nogarno-Karabakh region. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkey-projects-azerbaijani-flag-on-galata-tower-to-show-support-against-conflict-with-armenia-3631414 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/09/30/10/38/resized_d00eb-fb9926fcf4b138fdc73c45e182af0da335043b32.jpg Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:37:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/man-with-prosthetic-legs-makes-way-to-hagia-sophia-mosque-to-pray-3631384 Touching images show a young man with prosthetic legs after he made his way to the Hagia Sophia Mosque in Turkey's Istanbul to perform his Islamic prayers. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/man-with-prosthetic-legs-makes-way-to-hagia-sophia-mosque-to-pray-3631384 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/08/24/03/44/resized_ccab3-c76ceb99resized_a2ee768b9f8ebd61363d216b1a59fce4c3a73b34c742e.jpg Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:39:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/migration-journey-of-thousands-of-storks-over-the-sky-of-istanbul-3631382 A flock of storks migrating to the south is seen over the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge in the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 22, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/migration-journey-of-thousands-of-storks-over-the-sky-of-istanbul-3631382 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/08/22/03/18/resized_cb1e2-6129c36620200822_2_44001434_57583514_web.jpg Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:12:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/fishing-season-to-begin-in-istanbul-3631378 Fishermen prepare for the new fishing season at the port of Rumeli Feneri as the fishing season in Turkey to kick off on September 1 after a seasonal ban in Istanbul, Turkey on August 19, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/fishing-season-to-begin-in-istanbul-3631378 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/08/22/12/28/resized_10336-bcad01e020200822_2_43999478_57580026_web.jpg Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:20:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/people-flock-to-the-beaches-on-the-last-day-of-eid-al-adha-in-istanbul-3631348 People cool themselves off during the last day of the Eid al-Adha on a hot day at Sarayburnu shore in Istanbul, Turkey on August 03, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/people-flock-to-the-beaches-on-the-last-day-of-eid-al-adha-in-istanbul-3631348 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/08/03/03/12/resized_80270-c59f674620200803_2_43730983_57188634.jpg Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:04:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/eid-al-adha-prayer-in-istanbul-3631340 People perform Eid al-Adha prayer while keeping social distance due to coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic at Camlica Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey on July 31, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/eid-al-adha-prayer-in-istanbul-3631340 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/31/02/10/resized_6ab78-05cf890920200731_2_43695476_57107653.jpg Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:06:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/coronation-area-of-emperors-left-empty-at-hagia-sophia-mosque-3631319 People gather around the coronation area of emperors, which was left empty due to its historical memory in Hagia Sophia Mosque after it was reopened for worship for the first time in 86 years in Istanbul, Turkey on July 25, 2020. After 86 years of serving as a museum, Istanbul iconic landmark, Hagia Sophia opened for prayers on Friday. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/coronation-area-of-emperors-left-empty-at-hagia-sophia-mosque-3631319 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/25/04/45/resized_47b2c-728ca1ae20200725_2_43609524_56972260.jpg Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:39:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/noon-prayer-at-hagia-sophia-mosque-3631317 Muslims perform the noon prayer at Hagia Sophia Mosque after it was reopened for worship for the first time in 86 years with Friday prayer in Istanbul, Turkey on July 25, 2020. After 86 years of serving as a museum, Istanbul iconic landmark, Hagia Sophia opened for prayers on Friday. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/noon-prayer-at-hagia-sophia-mosque-3631317 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/25/04/37/resized_45966-5821ea3e20200725_2_43610044_56973275.jpg Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:28:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/first-morning-prayer-at-hagia-sophia-mosque-3631313 Muslims perform the first morning prayer at Hagia Sophia Mosque after it was reopened for worship for the first time in 86 years with Friday prayer in Istanbul, Turkey on July 25, 2020. After 86 years of serving as a museum, Istanbul iconic landmark, Hagia Sophia opened for prayers on Friday. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/first-morning-prayer-at-hagia-sophia-mosque-3631313 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/25/12/02/resized_0f446-ec1d4bc820200725_2_43605707_56965059.jpg Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:51:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/thousands-flock-to-hagia-sophia-mosque-for-friday-prayers-3631307 People gather around the Hagia Sophia Mosque ahead of the Friday Prayer which will be performed for the first time after 86 years on July 24, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. After 86 years of serving as a museum, Istanbul iconic landmark, Hagia Sophia is set to open for prayers on Friday. Thousands of Turkish citizens from various cities flocked to Istanbul to participate in the first Friday prayer in Hagia Sophia Mosque after 86 years. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/thousands-flock-to-hagia-sophia-mosque-for-friday-prayers-3631307 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/24/01/54/resized_ed50a-13e4b89520200724_2_43593976_56943817_web.jpg Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:00:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/preparations-continue-around-hagia-sophia-to-be-opened-to-worship-3631294 A drone photo shows the Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) as the preparations ahead of the first prayer in Ayasofya as of 24th of July continue after the 10th Chamber of the Council of State's decision of the annulment of a 1934 Cabinet decision making Hagia Sophia – previously a mosque for nearly 500 years – into a museum, in Istanbul, Turkey on July 21, 2020. Top Turkish court earlier annulled 1934 decree that turned Hagia Sophia into museum, paving way for its use as mosque. Doors of Hagia Sophia to be fully open for everyone, including Turks and foreigners, Muslims and non-Muslims, says Turkish president. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/preparations-continue-around-hagia-sophia-to-be-opened-to-worship-3631294 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/22/04/20/resized_dcc0c-26523e1f20200722_2_43561931_56896438.jpg Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:31:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkish-policemen-patrol-iconic-taksim-square-on-horseback-3631283 Turkish mounted policemen on Thursday patrolled the iconic Taksim square, attracting the great attention of passers-by in Turkey's metropolitan Istanbul. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkish-policemen-patrol-iconic-taksim-square-on-horseback-3631283 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/07/17/12/19/resized_3a698-de8ed9cbd7ca8fc3d72746e7ac1887bb79061bf7.jpg Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:52:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/world-record-holder-free-diver-sahika-ercumen-dives-as-life-below-water-advocate-3631250 Turkish world record-holder free-diver Sahika Encumen collects rubbish from the sea as she dives in Ortakoy coastline to observe the life and pollution in the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey on June 27, 2020. Encumen announced as “Life Below Water Advocate” of Turkey by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), raises awareness on plastic pollution. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/world-record-holder-free-diver-sahika-ercumen-dives-as-life-below-water-advocate-3631250 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/06/30/06/38/resized_3c53b-3d53fa8420200630_2_43212460_56330054.jpg Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:26:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/children-enjoy-swimming-off-bosphorus-shores-after-restrictions-ended-in-istanbul-3631235 Children jump into the sea to cool themselves near Galata Bridge after restrictions imposed due to high school entrance exam, ended in Istanbul, Turkey on June 20, 2020. Turkey has set restrictions on going out today between 9.30 a.m. and 3 p.m due to university and high school entrance exams. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/children-enjoy-swimming-off-bosphorus-shores-after-restrictions-ended-in-istanbul-3631235 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/06/20/05/15/resized_b9783-e6b0333520200620_2_43064335_56095256.jpg Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:08:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/fourth-friday-prayer-in-turkey-after-covid-19-restrictions-eased-3631231 Muslims arrive to perform Friday prayer at Camlica Mosque as mosques in the country hold fourth Friday prayers after coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions eased in Istanbul, Turkey on June 19, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/fourth-friday-prayer-in-turkey-after-covid-19-restrictions-eased-3631231 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/06/19/02/41/resized_ef071-e8b57f6020200619_2_43045950_56060117.jpg Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:38:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/eid-al-fitr-prayer-as-suleymaniye-mosque-remains-empty-due-to-coronavirus-in-istanbul-3631200 Mosque officials, with face masks and maintain social distance rule, perform Eid al-Fitr prayer as Suleymaniye Mosque remains empty during the Eid Al-Fitr prayer within the second day of the 4-day nationwide restriction to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on May 24, 2020. Although Turkey usually declares restrictions at the weekends in the major cities, this one covers all country for four days to include the Eid holiday which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as part of coronavirus precautions. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/eid-al-fitr-prayer-as-suleymaniye-mosque-remains-empty-due-to-coronavirus-in-istanbul-3631200 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/05/24/12/29/resized_e64d7-7ef0509620200524_2_42605268_55240907_web.jpg Sun, 24 May 2020 12:15:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/cities-deserted-as-turkey-launches-curfew-to-stem-coronavirus-3631198 The usually bustling streets and roads across Turkey were left deserted on Saturday as the country imposed a four-day nationwide curfew to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/cities-deserted-as-turkey-launches-curfew-to-stem-coronavirus-3631198 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/05/23/11/25/resized_ed790-321c80f920200523_2_42590545_55208530_web.jpg Sat, 23 May 2020 11:07:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-historic-sultanahmet-falls-silent-as-weekend-lockdown-continues-3631180 Drone photos show empty The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia during the first day of the 4-day coronavirus restrictions imposed to stem the novel COVID-19 pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on May 16, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbuls-historic-sultanahmet-falls-silent-as-weekend-lockdown-continues-3631180 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/05/16/03/17/resized_47b33-da8b5a4720200516_2_42471024_54985256_web.jpg Sat, 16 May 2020 15:09:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/kids-enjoy-after-turkey-eases-covid-19-restrictions-for-young-people-under-14-years-old-3631172 Kids play at the parks after children under 14 years across Turkey allowed to leave their homes, remaining within walking distance and wearing masks, on May 13 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. local time, in Ankara, Turkey on May 13, 2020. Turkey on Wednesday eased coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions for young people under 14 years old. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/kids-enjoy-after-turkey-eases-covid-19-restrictions-for-young-people-under-14-years-old-3631172 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/05/13/04/18/resized_85082-353814b920200513_2_42412714_54870127_web.jpg Wed, 13 May 2020 16:10:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turks-over-65-enjoy-freedom-sunshine-after-being-holed-up-at-home-for-7-weeks-3631167 Turks over 65 were allowed to step out into the sunshine for the first time on Sunday after being confined to their homes for seven weeks as the government eased restrictions in a bid to boost morale against the coronavirus pandemic. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turks-over-65-enjoy-freedom-sunshine-after-being-holed-up-at-home-for-7-weeks-3631167 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/05/10/04/31/resized_6d445-0ae7184c662c41208ff23bea8c07c216.jpg Sun, 10 May 2020 16:22:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/memorial-ceremony-held-for-coronavirus-victim-turkish-doctor-murat-dilmener-3631165 Doctors, with medical masks, stand in silence for a moment during a memorial ceremony that held for coronavirus victim Turkish Professor Doctor Murat Dilmener, who died on May 3 from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine's Dean's Office in Istanbul, Turkey on May 04, 2020. He had been receiving treatment in intensive care for the past month. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/memorial-ceremony-held-for-coronavirus-victim-turkish-doctor-murat-dilmener-3631165 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/05/04/03/32/resized_531c7-f6be00d020200504_2_42239561_54522938_web.jpg Mon, 04 May 2020 15:25:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkish-techmin-poses-with-national-respiratory-devices-at-basaksehir-city-hospitals-oppening-ceremony-3631140 Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank (Front C), wearing a face mask as a preventative measure against the coronavirus (COVID-19), poses for a photo with Turkish engineers that designed domestically-produced respiratory devices at the opening of the first phase of the Basaksehir City Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey on April 20, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkish-techmin-poses-with-national-respiratory-devices-at-basaksehir-city-hospitals-oppening-ceremony-3631140 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/20/03/12/resized_e6142-208e461b20200420_2_41995577_54094225_web.jpg Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:06:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/coronavirus-silence-in-turkeys-istanbul-3631134 An aerial view shows Eminonu Square and Galata Bridge remain empty due to the restrictions reimposed at midnight in 31 provinces for two days as part of measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Istanbul, Turkey on April 18, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/coronavirus-silence-in-turkeys-istanbul-3631134 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/18/05/21/resized_cc069-c622e14720200418_2_41970470_54045686_web.jpg Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:08:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/check-stop-on-bridge-due-to-coronavirus-restrictions-in-turkey-3631132 Police check vehicles on July 15 Martyrs Bridge during the restrictions which started at midnight and imposed in 31 provinces for two days as part of measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, in Istanbul, Turkey on April 18, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/check-stop-on-bridge-due-to-coronavirus-restrictions-in-turkey-3631132 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/18/02/19/resized_b8c76-df010d2420200418_2_41963562_54028436.jpg Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:09:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/coronavirus-silence-in-istanbul-3631125 A general view of Hagia Sophia and its empty surroundings is seen after measures taken against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on April 16, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/coronavirus-silence-in-istanbul-3631125 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/16/05/53/resized_65d74-d304c7de20200416_2_41938296_53989465.jpg Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:22:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/beautiful-views-from-maidens-tower-and-empty-coast-in-istanbul-turkey-3631104 A view of The Maiden's Tower and empty Uskudar Salacak coast is seen as people are staying home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on April 7, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/beautiful-views-from-maidens-tower-and-empty-coast-in-istanbul-turkey-3631104 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/07/04/52/resized_ca18f-eac5151f20200407_2_41776218_53737937.jpg Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:33:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/shopkeepers-serve-for-essential-public-needs-amid-coronavirus-fatality-in-istanbul-3631093 Shopkeepers in Istanbul wear protective masks and gloves while delivering essential public needs as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/shopkeepers-serve-for-essential-public-needs-amid-coronavirus-fatality-in-istanbul-3631093 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/04/04/51/resized_2a35a-5dc057b720200404_2_41728411_53668523_web.jpg Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:40:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/empty-coasline-views-from-istanbul-due-to-coronavirus-3631091 A view of empty Salacak coastline is seen as coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic precautions are taken in Istanbul, Turkey on April 4, 2020. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/empty-coasline-views-from-istanbul-due-to-coronavirus-3631091 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/04/04/04/39/resized_25ef9-7e9eda7020200404_2_41728470_53668704.jpg Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:33:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbulites-start-wearing-masks-after-turkey-announced-first-ccase-3631081 Hundreds of commuters in Istanbul have started to wear face masks, particularly on public transportation, after Turkey confirmed on late Tuesday the country's first novel coronavirus case. Istanbul is the most populated city in Turkey with more than 15 million residents. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/istanbulites-start-wearing-masks-after-turkey-announced-first-ccase-3631081 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/03/11/10/56/resized_b12ae-026f31ee9c0e047848f0b6e93d52ba5d.jpg Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:53:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.combeautiful-views-from-bosphorus-pearl-of-istanbul Images show mesmerizing views of Istanbul during a cold winter day on Feb. 21. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.combeautiful-views-from-bosphorus-pearl-of-istanbul Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2020/02/21/04/40/resized_13201-bf57b06137613102.jpg Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:33:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/scarabeo-9-passes-through-bosphorus-strait-3630987 An aerial view of Scarabeo 9, a 115-meter-long and 84-meter-high Frigstad D90-type Bahamas-flagged drilling rig, passing through the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey on August 29, 2019. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/scarabeo-9-passes-through-bosphorus-strait-3630987 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2019/08/29/05/30/resized_9fd4f-ff211e8735737465.jpg Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:26:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/suleymaniye-mosque-3630969 An interior view of Suleymaniye Mosque is seen in Istanbul, Turkey on August 22, 2019. Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/suleymaniye-mosque-3630969 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2019/08/28/10/20/resized_f9715-28904ad635720435.jpg Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:16:00 GMT+3 https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/evening-hours-of-istanbul-3630888 Maiden's Tower and Camlica Mosque are seen at the evening hours of Istanbul, Turkey Türkiye https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/evening-hours-of-istanbul-3630888 Istanbul Haber Merkezi https://img.piri.net/resim/imagecrop/2019/08/05/10/31/resized_11d59-064fe30d2150_eng_picture_20190803_19042044_19042038.jpg Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:30:00 GMT+3