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Listen in English · July 28, 2026 · 1 min

Daily 5 at 5, Istanbul, 28 July 2026

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Good evening from Istanbul. It's 28 July 2026, and this is Daily 5 at 5. First, Turkey's Reform Reshapes Infrastructure Funding for Istanbul's 15 Million Residents. A pending legislative package in the Grand National Assembly would…. Next, Istanbul's Metro Expansion Leaves 5 Districts Waiting for Infrastructure Upgrades. Recent government policy shifts in transport and infrastructure promise new…. Then, Istanbul Opens Dog-Friendly Parks Combining Pet Walks With Group Fitness. Istanbul dog owners now gather daily at select green spaces…. Also, Eyüpsultan Rezoning Plan Transforms Istanbul's Historic District Real Estate Market. A pending rezoning plan covering the historic peninsula's northwestern flank…. Finally, Istanbul's Aquatic Centers Launch Swim Programs Across All Age Groups. Public pools and swim clubs from Kadıköy to Beşiktaş are…. That's your Daily 5 at 5 for Istanbul. We'll be back tomorrow.

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