State capitalism: Funding of Istanbul’s mega projects to be guaranteed by the State…*

*An anonymous commenter: “This is not state capitalism in the usual sense. It is a highly flawed and risky way to use the sovereign guarantee. Since the beneficiary will be just one city (not even the capital) it is obviously completely inappropriate as well as dangerous.”

Turkey smooths way for mega-projects   State guarantees increased so Treasury can assume companies? debt for public infrastructure projects worth more than TL1bn ($470m)

Historic Ottoman globe mysteriously disappears in Istanbul   A 174-year-old marble globe in the middle of Istanbul?s historical peninsula went missing last month, daily Milliyet reported Private-public partnership projects reach $88 billion   Providing a Treasury guarantee for major public-private partnership projects that totaled $88 billion will facilitate funding for the government?s project The dream chasers of Istanbul’s islands

Drilling begins for continent-connecting road tunnel in Istanbul   Ground has been broken for the Eurasia tunnel, another mega government project in Istanbul Hookahs and Hamams in Istanbul Huffington Post Old Istanbul is a triangle with water on two sides and ancient walls on the other, and now there was water from above and some of it soaking rugs laid   The top 5 politically charged squares in Istanbul   Tensions rise as labor unions vow to march to Taksim Square on May 1 despite a possible government ban. Taksim is not the only square in Istanbul with a politically charged history The Syrian ‘Guests’ of Istanbul AINA ISTANBUL–They beg on the street corners with their Syrian passports open so passersby don’t confuse them with Roma. Others crowd the congested Amazing Istanbul is a city where the past, present and future come together

Istanbul’s Euroasia tunnel near next phase www.worldbulletin.net Istanbul’s Euroasia tunnel near next phase … the Bosphorus Sea to connect the European and Asian sides of Istanbul will begin its next phase soon Istanbul forum to be held in New York Turkish Press ISTANBUL – Representatives from Turkey’s Borsa Istanbul — the country’s only stock exchange — are set to hold a forum in New York this month aimed   A bicycle tour of Istanbul ? and other unlikely city rides The Guardian We’re heading towards Istanbul‘s largest mosque, Süleymaniye, perched on top of the city’s tallest hill. In the distance, its minarets and bulbous curves   Take a stroll in these İstanbul neighborhoods Today’s Zaman İstanbul, the noisy metropolis on the Bosporus Strait lauded by many a travel ranking, has much more to offer than grand mosques and bazaars Travelers find Turkish delights in Istanbul

Istanbul Street Art – Istanbul Forum – TripAdvisor tripadvisor.com I will be in Istanbul for 5 days with my 3 teenage kids in June. I think they would love touring around the city in search of street art. We’ve done this in Behind the scenes video of the catwalk video in Istanbul. on Vimeo vimeo.com www.tifcoworld.comshop@tifcoworld.com Photographer: Sarief Mesir Model: Amanda Alcantara BTS video: Yucel Durgunsu

Istanbul’s neighborhoods truly delightful Boston Herald WATERFRONT PROPERTY: Istanbul’s Kuzguncuk neighborhood is home to waterside mansions called ‘yali,’ above. Meanwhile, Karakoy, top, is

Travel: Istanbul neighborhoods reveal people, culture Sacramento Bee ISTANBUL — Istanbul, the noisy metropolis on the Bosporus Strait lauded by many a travel ranking, has much more to offer than grand mosques and Intoxicating Istanbul Sydney Morning Herald Istanbul is an energetic city caught between the traditions of Islam and modern Western culture. Women in head-to-toe burqas walk side by side with

First Stop: Aslı Aydıntaşbaş’s Istanbul Culinary Backstreets Editor’s note: We asked Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, a columnist for Turkish daily Milliyet, where she heads first for food when she returns to Istanbul after a trip İstanbul gardens under construction threat from municipality Today’s Zaman Local residents claim that İstanbul’s Üsküdar Municipality has been cutting down protected trees in the historic Kuzguncuk vegetable gardens.

Istanbul in 6 hours Jerusalem Post Istanbul, the ancient city that straddles Asia and Europe, is an excellent destination for the quick layover tourist. There are dozens of flights every week

Here’s Why Istanbul Is The Most Popular Travel Destination In The World Chron.com Millions of TripAdvisor users voted on their favorite destinations around the world, and Istanbul took the top spot. This is surprising because the city

ECONOMICS > Istanbul’s income earned by a few construction groups during AKP rule Hurriyet Daily News Those that have dominated the sector in Istanbul for the past 12 years with their residence, office, mall, urban infrastructure and reinforcement projects

Istanbul top climber in business appeal: Report Hurriyet Daily News Istanbul recorded the biggest jump in Chicago-based consulting firm AT Kearney’s latest index on the cities with the greatest global appeal, rising to

Istanbul’s airport overtakes Frankfurt to become Europe’s third busiest Canada.com Istanbul’s Ataturk airport lured more travelers than Frankfurt and Amsterdam in the first quarter, setting the Turkish Airlines base on course to establish

‘Istanbul United’: Resisting football and fury Today’s Zaman Directed by Olli Waldhauer and Farid Eslam, ?Istanbul United? played to a very eager audience which left the screening with mixed feelings; part

Take a stroll in these Istanbul neighborhoods Washington Post ISTANBUL ? Istanbul, the noisy metropolis on the Bosporus Strait lauded by many a travel ranking, has much more to offer than grand mosques and   Istanbul?s income earned by a few construction groups during AKP rule Hurriyet Daily News During the ruling AKP era, construction firms have earned gross income with projects. However, these same companies also face serious accusations of committing several urban crimes

Istanbul top climber in business appeal: Report Hurriyet Daily News Istanbul recorded the biggest jump in Chicago-based consulting firm AT Kearney?s latest index on the cities with the greatest global appeal, rising to 28th

Kavalalı’s İstanbul (1) Today’s Zaman They are the old ?yalıs? (waterside residences) and ancient large homes left over from a much olderİstanbul. But do you know whom these historical

Interactive map offers comprehensive glance into İstanbul’s mega projects Today’s Zaman A quick survey of the map reveals certain key themes of contemporary urban development in İstanbul. A major cluster of projects are centered around