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“Initial agreement for third airport of Istanbul inked …. Istanbul news roundup…
Initial agreement for third airport of Istanbul inked The consortium of five Turkish companies that won the third airport tender with Velonotte event gathers bikers in old Istanbul Drawing attention... Read more
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Istanbul the scene of Dan Brown’s new novel… Istanbul news roundup…
Istanbul the scene of new novel Dan Brown’s highly anticipated new thriller “Inferno” was released yesterday. The book has featured on the front pages Istanbul Documentary Days to... Read more
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Istanbul news roundup: Istanbul 2020 bid, PM promises more mall, residence in heart of Istanbul….
Istanbul 2020 from Hurriyet Daily News Istanbul, Turkey’s unofficial capital, has failed in its four previous bids to host the Olympic Games Turkey PM tells Japan to withdraw 2020... Read more
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İstanbul in 1964. A documentary in French.
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Saudi capital contributes Istanbul’s Maslak 1453 exploit…ICANN in Istanbul… Istanbul news roundup…
Saudi pays $190.7m for 469 Istanbul apartments gulfnews.com Manama: A Saudi businessman is paying $190.7 million (Dh700.27 million) for 469 apartments inIstanbul, a Turkish daily reported. The sale by Agaoglu... Read more
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Andrew Finkel on Istanbul’s Tulip Trap… Istanbul news roundup…
The Tulip Trap from NYT > Turkey by By ANDREW FINKEL While Istanbul celebrates its favorite flower, it is destroying its few remaining natural habitats. Turkish PM resents project... Read more
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A report claims: 657,000 trees to be cut for Istanbul’s third airport. Istanbul news roundup…
657,000 trees to be cut for Istanbul’s third airport from Hurriyet Daily News A total of 657,000 of trees will be cut down for Istanbul’s third airport construction, according to... Read more
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Turkey’s another shame: Violent intervention to Emek Theatre protest in Istanbul…
Costa-Gavras joins at Emek Theater protest from Hurriyet Daily News A group of thousands, including director Costa-Gavras and many actors, marched to Istanbul’s iconic Emek Cinema Theater. More photos from Nazım... Read more
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Istanbul drowning in traffic chaos.. Construction work begins for the giant Çamlıca Mosque… Istanbul news…
The debated plans for the mosque on Çamlıca Hill will incorporate the highest minarets in the world, its architect had previously said. DHA photo Construction works start in Istanbul for... Read more
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“Extraordinarily Tiny Paintings of Istanbul by Hasan Kale …Istanbul news…
Extraordinarily Tiny Paintings of Istanbul by Hasan Kale | Colossal By Christopher Jobson The Turkish artist makes use of everything from fruit seeds to the wings of taxidermied insects as... Read more
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Peaceful “occupation” at Istanbul’s historic Emek Theater … Istanbul news roundup…
The protest was announced as an “alternative opening ceremony of the Istanbul Film Festival,” which started on March 30. DHA photo More news here Demonstrators ‘occupy’ Istanbul’s historic Emek Theater... Read more
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“Istanbul voted European Best Destination for 2013″ …. Istanbul news roundup…
Istanbul voted European Best Destination for 2013 Travel Daily News International Istanbul took 1st place in European Best Destinations 2013, followed by Lisbon in 2nd place and Vienna in 3rd.... Read more
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Dear people! Istanbul has a vow for the 2020 Olympics: Smooth traffic! – and a slogan: Bridge Together
Istanbul vows traffic-free Olympics from Hurriyet Daily News Istanbul, one of the three candidates to host the 2020 Summer. 2020 Bridge Together from Mavi Boncuk by M.A.M Turkey... Read more
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For some, Karaköy, Istanbul’s coolest new hotspot…Istanbul news roundup…
via Karaköy, Istanbul’s coolest new hotspot The Guardian Once a thriving port, Karaköy fell on hard times in the 20th century, and magnificent commercial edifices were divided into workshops. The... Read more
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Sierra murder suspect transferred to Istanbul…US, Iran nuclear teams to Istanbul for technical talks..Istanbul news roundup…
Sierra murder suspect captured in Hatay from Hurriyet Daily News Ziya T., the top suspect in the murder of U.S. citizen Sarai Sierra, was detained in the southern ‘I regret... Read more
