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Istanbul Power Outages, Kastamonu Snow Disruptions
Planned power outages in Istanbul and heavy snow in Kastamonu disrupt daily activities, affecting logistics and local operations.
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Business conditions in Turkey are mixed today. While planned power outages in Istanbul and snow in Kastamonu disrupt logistics, significant customs seizures may benefit legal importers by reducing smuggling competition.
In this briefing Boğaziçi Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş. · Istanbul · Kastamonu · Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü · Ministry of Trade (Turkey) · Turkish Customs
Disruption
Istanbul faces planned power outages by BEDAŞ
Part of: Istanbul power outages affecting multiple districts →
Boğaziçi Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş. (BEDAŞ) announced planned electricity outages in various districts on Istanbul's European side for maintenance on 8 November 2026. The outages will last several hours in some areas, according to Cumhuriyet.com.tr. This is part of ongoing investment and maintenance efforts by the company.
Impact Retailers and logistics operators in affected Istanbul districts face disruptions due to power outages.
Sources: Cumhuriyet.com.tr: Son Dakika ↗, haber7.com ↗
Snowfall closes 230 village roads in Kastamonu
Heavy snowfall in Kastamonu has led to the closure of 230 village roads, according to Cumhuriyet.com.tr. Local authorities have deployed teams to clear the snow and reopen the roads. The snow has significantly affected transportation and logistics in the region.
Impact Logistics and agricultural operations in Kastamonu are disrupted due to road closures from heavy snowfall.
Sources: Cumhuriyet.com.tr: Son Dakika ↗, haber7.com ↗
Trade
Turkey reports major seizures in customs operations
Turkey's Ministry of Trade reported significant seizures in customs operations from January to October 2026. Authorities confiscated 54,480 kilograms of narcotics, millions of illegal cigarettes, and thousands of liters of alcoholic beverages, according to Radikal-Rss. These operations are part of an ongoing crackdown on smuggling activities.
Impact Retailers and logistics firms dealing in legal imports benefit from reduced competition from smuggled goods.
Sources: Radikal-Rss (Son Dakika) ↗
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