Construction of the Class I Istanbul Frigate has begun at the Istanbul Shipyard Command.

The Istanbul-themed Wooden Toy Design Competition, organized for the first time this year by Hediyem İstanbul.

The International Future Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design Competition will be held at Istanbul Hezarfen Airport.

With the implementation of the Free Passage System (OGS, HGS), the toll booths on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge were removed.

The Istanbul Tram will be usable as both a light rail and a tram.

Mavi Jeans is adding 3 new designs to its iconic Istanbul T-shirt collection. The t-shirts, featuring Taxi, Fish, and 1stanbul themes interpreted by local designers, are now available for purchase.

A 400-year legacy from the Ottoman era to the present day: Istanbul Mehmet's handmade cymbals, originating from Samatya, have become an indispensable part of the music industry worldwide.