Oldest bookstore of Istanbul closes due to urban transformation issues
The oldest bookstore in Istanbul?s Beyoğlu district, Librairie de Pera, has closed its doors due to the latest developments in urban transformation
Court cancels execution of expropriation decision in Istanbul’s Fatih
The Council of State has canceled the execution of an urgent expropriation decision for an urban transformation project in Istanbul?s Fatih district
Istanbul Greeks exhibition ?Istanbul My Nostalgia,? continues in Ankara
?Istanbul, My Nostalgia,? an exhibition depicting the reminiscences of Istanbul Greeks on their expatriation and homesickness, began at Museum Çankaya
Hagia Sophia mosque conversion under fire
The Ecumenical Patriarchate criticized the possible reconversion of the Hagia Sophia Museum into mosque
Istanbul’s chances of hosting 2020 OlympicsNBCSports.com
The last few months have not been kind to Istanbul’s prospects. More than two million people participated in anti-government protests in Turkey in June
Istanbul’s new airport ‘has advantage over Gulf’ArabianBusiness.com
Turkey’s giant airport under construction in Istanbul could outdo similar sized new and expanded airports in the Gulf in a race to be the regional hub for air traffic
Residents of Istanbul Neighborhood Take A Colorful StandPRI’s The World
We’re looking for the name of a historic neighborhood in Istanbul for our Geo Quiz. It’s right near Taksim Square, the scene of violent demonstrations a few
Istanbul rap heaven – New York Post
Guests arriving at the Ritz-Carlton Istanbul this weekend were surprised to find rappers 50 Cent, Ne-Yo, Akon and SkyBlu of LMFAO and their entourages
More than 1,200 artifacts captured in luggage in Istanbul
Some 1,200 historical artifacts were captured in luggage after police?s suspicions were raised in Istanbul?s Fatih district on Sept. 3.
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