Peaks of Uludağ Mountain visible from Istanbul as pollution drops amid coronavirus lockdown Duvar English Uludağ, which is the highest mountain of northwestern Turkey, has become visible from Istanbul, due to the reduction of air pollution caused by the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Istanbulites have posted photos online of the views from their homes, showing peaks of the … Read more
Coronavirus Stokes Tensions Between Erdogan and Istanbul’s Mayor The New York Times ISTANBUL — The coronavirus pandemic has rekindled rivalry in Turkey between President Tayyip Erdogan and Istanbul’s opposition mayor, with . Istanbul as the epicenter of Turkey’s COVID-19 outbreak Hurriyet Daily News As of April 1, Istanbul recorded 8.852 cases and 117 deaths from the coronavirus. In an interview on the same day, … Read more
İstanbul Mayor Requests Curfew over Coronavirus Pandemic Bianet :: English As the government is unwilling to declare a country-wide curfew, mayor İmamoğlu has suggested “partial restrictions” for the city of 15 million. Major mosque construction project in Istanbul’s Levent district continues 24/7, sparks criticism Hacı Bişkin / DUVAR Despite of the coronavirus outbreak resulting in high numbers … Read more
Turkey Holds First Tender Related to Istanbul Canal Project The New York Times ISTANBUL — Turkey held its first tender on Thursday to prepare to build a huge canal on the edge of Istanbul, a Transport Ministry spokesman said, Two cemeteries in Istanbul designated for virus victims Hurriyet Daily News One of those sites is in Istanbul’s Beykoz district, on the Asian shore … Read more
Study shows correlation between socioeconomic status and levels of self-isolation in Istanbul Duvar English by Neşe İdil A study carried out by analyzing smartphone data showed a significant correlation between the socioeconomic status of the people in Istanbul and their levels of self-isolation. Veloxity analyzed smartphone roaming data of one million people in Istanbul to determine … Read more
Disinfection of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district Euronews Disinfection of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district. On Friday, Turkey recorded five more deaths due to the coronavirus, bringing the overall total to Istanbul turning into a ghost town as Turks resort to social distancing due to rise of coronavirus cases Duvar English by Çamlıbel Cansu Filiz Gazi – Hacı Bişkin / DUVAR As … Read more
Malkovich visits Istanbul mayor with latex gloves on, offered cologne amid coronavirus fears Duvar English by Didem Atakan Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu hosted U.S. actor John Malkovich and his four friends at the White Pavilion (“Beyaz Köşk”) in the Emirgan Park on March 13. Preacautions taken by both sides against the novel coronavirus left their … Read more
Historic buildings near Galata Tower face danger of collapse Hurriyet Daily News Two historic towers near Istanbul’s landmark Galata Tower, which has an important place in the unique silhouette of the city, face the danger of collapse. New Istanbul Airport’s metro station to be 300 meters away due to planning error Duvar English by Çamlıbel Cansu … Read more
Istanbul ferries now cross the Bosphorus through the night The Guardian For up until now, it has been a particularly Istanbul feeling to realise – with a sense of dread– that it’s past midnight and you are stuck not just on the Mamut Art Project returns to Istanbul Hurriyet Daily News The Mamut Art Project returns for its eighth … Read more
That happened 10 days ago. I was meaning to write before but I find the time only now. That building was right at the opposite of the building I grew up in. In the very old days, that building’s site was empty and it was our playground. I remember the times when it snowed regularly … Read more
https://twitter.com/Istanbultelaviv/status/1229070663807270912?s=09 Ministry Orders Removal of İstanbul Municipality’s ‘Meeting Point’ from Taksim Bianet :: English İstanbul 2nd Cultural Heritage Conservation Board will file a complaint if the “Meeting Point”, a temporary, mobile public forum and exhibition space at Taksim Square, is not removed by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality within 15 days. Erdoğan’s ‘crazy project’: new Istanbul canal to link … Read more
Russian artist and former mayor of Arkhangelsk Alexander Donskoy picks up a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin at Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey February 15, 2020. (Reuters/Umit Bektas) Russian artist unveils Putin ‘superhero’ paintings in Istanbul Reuters ISTANBUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) – A Russian artist unveiled four giant paintings of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in … Read more
The World’s Most Traffic-Choked Cities, Ranked Wired Top Storiesby Alex Davies Cities in Asia and South America dominate the “top” of the list. Los Angeles, the US’s worst, finishes 31st. Population of 10 Most Crowded Districts of İstanbul Larger Than 22 European Countries Bianet :: English According to the recent figures shared by the TurkStat, 15 … Read more
Small signs of better future! Click here to continue: https://data.ibb.gov.tr/en/ Choppy Waters For Turkey’s Latest Megaproject Bloomberg Could a new infrastructure project shape the future of Turkish politics? That is one of the questions surrounding Canal Istanbul, a plan to link the Sea Report Reveals Minister Albayrak Bought Land Near Canal İstanbul Route Bianet Click to read the … Read more
In Turkey, a Battle Over Infrastructure Could Shape the Next Presidential Race Foreign Policy (blog) ISTANBUL—The debate over the Istanbul Canal infrastructure project has the potential to turn into an existential one between Turkish President Image of the day: Illustrating Istanbul’s powerful draw in the world of airports The Moodie Davitt Report Since (and even before) it opened in … Read more