Telegram, YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp blocked in Istanbul

16:23 - 8.09.2025


September 8, Fineko/abc.az. Istanbul faced access problems with several social networks and messengers amid clashes between opposition supporters and police near the branch office of the Republican People’s Party (CHP).

According to ABC.AZ, since midnight Telegram, X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp have been inaccessible. Users face difficulties connecting through different service providers, both mobile internet and home networks. Turkish officials have not directly commented on the restrictions.