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Pegasus Airlines has opened ticket sales from Istanbul to Bukhara, Andijan and Termez. The launch is confirmed by an operating permit from the Civil Aviation Agency dated 6 October 2026. The first flights start on 14 December 2026, with tickets from $99.
Aziz KarimovLord Jack McConnell, former first minister of Scotland and former UK special representative for peacebuilding, told Anadolu in an interview at the Mediation Conference in Istanbul that lasting peace in Palestine requires a 'local long-term solution' rather than externally imposed schemes. He cited the peace process in Mindanao (Philippines) as an example, as well as the experience of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Otabek YusupovUzbekistan's Consul General in Istanbul Sherzod Abdunazarov discussed the project of the first Uzbek school with the Bakırköy district administration and Turkish educational agencies. The foundation was laid in January 2026 with the participation of the presidents of the two countries; exact dates for the start of construction and opening have not been announced.
Aziz KarimovThe concert by Maxim Galkin, scheduled for October 25, 2026 at the Harbiye hall of the Istanbul Congress Center, did not take place. According to TRT, the cancellation was preceded by a campaign in Turkish media and social networks demanding that the artist's performance be prevented because of his public support for Israel. The organizers stated that the decision was made by the Governor of Istanbul on grounds of public order and safety.
Aziz KarimovAt the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, politicians and experts from more than 30 countries discussed the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Europe, Russia-West relations, and options for settling the Ukrainian conflict. At the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, politicians and experts from more than 30 countries discussed the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Europe, Russia–West relations, and options for resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
Javlon TursunovTurkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said that possible military assistance to Riyadh would be aimed at strengthening deterrence rather than conflict with the Houthis. The statement was made at a foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul, where ministers condemned the Houthi escalation.
Otabek YusupovThe first meeting of the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt was held in Istanbul. Participants called for de-escalation in the region, continued diplomacy on Iran, an end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the guarantee of freedom of navigation.
Javlon TursunovThe Bostancilar Tabhanesi Mosque (Yedekciler), built under Suleiman the Magnificent for ailing palace gardeners and demolished in the 1950s during the construction of a coastal road, is being restored in the Sarayburnu area by the Fatih municipality. Mayor Mehmet Ergun Turan said the work is funded by donors rather than the budget: eight mosques have already been restored, and ten more are in progress.
Javlon TursunovThe 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum began its work in Istanbul at the Çırağan Palace. The two-day event is attended by representatives from more than 30 countries, including Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko. The forum's theme is 'The Challenges of a Changing World and a Changing Economy'.
Javlon TursunovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host in Istanbul on Friday the foreign ministers of the R4 mechanism (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia) and the European trio E3 (the UK, Germany, France). The combined meeting of the seven countries will take place for the first time and was initiated by Türkiye. The Palestinian issue, the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, Syria and the settlement of the Russia–Ukraine war are expected to be discussed.
Sevara AzamovaThe ninth Istanbul Mediation Conference will be held on October 23–24 under the auspices of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The theme is 'Partnership and New Perspectives for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World.' Around 200 high-level participants are expected, along with video addresses by Erdogan and Guterres.
Javlon TursunovIn Istanbul, a citizen of Uzbekistan who had been placed on an international wanted list on fraud charges (part 3 of Article 168 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan) was detained. According to the press service of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan, he has been handed over to the judicial authorities of the republic; the search for other persons involved continues.
Sevara AzamovaTurkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the ninth conference on mediation will be held in Istanbul on October 23–24 under the motto 'Partnership and New Perspectives for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World.' The event will take place under the auspices of Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and will bring together participants to discuss the role of diplomacy and mediation in conflict prevention.
Aziz KarimovThe death toll from floods in Istanbul, caused by the heaviest downpours since 1942, has reached eight. Governor Davut Gül reported six deaths in the city and two in Kocaeli province, whose bodies were carried by the current to the Pendik district. Searches for one more missing person continue, and around 20,000 damage reports have been received.
Aziz KarimovTurkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced that US citizen Richard James Schulter has been detained in Istanbul. He was wanted via an Interpol red notice on suspicion of crypto-asset fraud amounting to $1 billion in the US and Finland. Also detained were his wife and three bodyguards; searches resulted in the seizure of millions of dollars, crypto wallets, electronics, and weapons.
Otabek YusupovHeavy rains caused flooding in Istanbul; four people died. On Wednesday, 261 mm of precipitation was recorded — a record in the city's modern history. Rescuers evacuated 3,057 people, and classes were suspended in several provinces.
Aziz KarimovTurkey's Directorate of Communications will hold the exhibition 'Istanbul: One City, A Thousand Perspectives' in Paris on October 19–20. The display will feature works in contemporary miniature, illumination, painting, watercolor, illustration, tile art and digital art, including works by artist Leyla Kara. The aim is to present Turkey's cultural richness to a French and international audience and to strengthen Istanbul's global cultural visibility.
Shahnoza ErgashevaPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences in two languages — English and Turkish — over the floods in Istanbul, addressing them to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the families of the victims. He stated that Pakistan stands in solidarity with Türkiye and is ready to provide all possible assistance.
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