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Cost of dining out in İstanbul nearly doubles in a year

Cost of dining out in İstanbul nearly doubles in a year

While the patronage in high-end venues has remained unaffected, businesses catering to lower-income groups have experienced a decline, according to a İstanbul Chamber of Commerce report.

İstanbul's inflation rate surpasses 92 percent

İstanbul's inflation rate surpasses 92 percent

The İstanbul Chamber of Commerce has released the inflation statistics for December.

Annual inflation rate in İstanbul hits two-decade high of 63 percent

Annual inflation rate in İstanbul hits two-decade high of 63 percent

Both retail and wholesale inflation rates were over 60 percent in the metropolis in the last month, the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce has found.

‘Pandemic restrictions turn into violations of rights in Turkey’s prisons’

‘Pandemic restrictions turn into violations of rights in Turkey’s prisons’

The İstanbul Bar and İstanbul Medical Chamber note that while pandemic measures are almost lifted across the country, the ongoing practices in prisons lead to violations of right to healthcare and fair trial. They call on the Justice Ministry to take action.

‘This is not the way to impose a lockdown’

İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER

‘This is not the way to impose a lockdown’

İstanbul Medical Chamber Chair Prof. Pınar Saip has said that while millions of workers are forced to work, the government is trying to save the day with half measures and inadequate precautions.

‘COVID-19 cases have increased tenfold in İstanbul in 6 weeks’

İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER

‘COVID-19 cases have increased tenfold in İstanbul in 6 weeks’

The İstanbul Medical Chamber has raised concerns that Turkey’s number of daily cases ranks first among European countries and made a call for five urgent measures amid the recent surge in cases and deaths.

Detained physician released on probation

Detained physician released on probation

Taken into custody for allegedly committing a crime with the messages on a social media account, Dr. Tahsin Çınar has been released on probation.

12 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Physicians: ‘Arrest of Selçuk Mızraklı Disrespect for Right to Elect and to be Elected’

Physicians: ‘Arrest of Selçuk Mızraklı Disrespect for Right to Elect and to be Elected’

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and İstanbul Medical Chamber (İTO) have denounced the arrest of dismissed Metropolitan Co-Mayor of Diyarbakır Dr. Selçuk Mızraklı.

23 October 2019

Physicians Meet Mayor İmamoğlu, Offer 14 Recommendations for İstanbul

Physicians Meet Mayor İmamoğlu, Offer 14 Recommendations for İstanbul

A delegation of physicians from the Executive Boards of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and İstanbul Medical Chamber (İTO) have paid a visit to İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu, offering him 14 recommendations for İstanbul.

16 September 2019

"We Will not Allow a Nuclear Power Plant in Akkuyu"

"We Will not Allow a Nuclear Power Plant in Akkuyu"

Chambers and associations of Turkish engineers, architects and physicians issued a joint statement against planned nuclear power plants in Turkey. They said that they were not going to allow a power plant to be built in south-eastern Turkey. A protest action is scheduled for Saturday.

18 March 2011 Nilay Vardar