Bosphorus News
Bosphorus Swim Race Starts
The 38th Bosphorus Intercontinental Swimming Race, organized by the Turkish National Olympic Committee, has commenced in Istanbul's Bosphorus strait. Approximately 2,500 professional swimmers from 64 countries are participating.
Dense fog blankets Istanbul, reducing visibility
Dense fog settled over Istanbul and the Bosphorus early this morning, significantly reducing visibility in areas including the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.
Istanbul Bosphorus Closed to Ships Due to Fog
Dense fog in Istanbul has reduced visibility to a few meters, leading to the closure of the Bosphorus Strait to ship traffic. Ferry services have also been temporarily suspended.
The Bosphorus is a natural strait connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul.