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- Torik fish have returned to the Marmara Sea after a 40-year absence, with over 500 tonnes caught and about 250 million Turkish Liras ($5.7 million) in revenue.
- Fishermen report a significant drop in torik prices, making the fish more accessible.
- City Hall sterilized over 43,000 street cats last year.
- Authorities worry excessive feeding by residents may attract rodents.
- Many locals view Istanbul's street cats as integral to Istanbul's identity.
