Frequent police raids in search of “terrorists” and continuous police violence and protests in return make the neighborhood risky not only earhquake-wise but also social-wise…. By the “risk zone” concept, AKP led municipality can start urban renewal projects that will end up pushing existing residents away… and some will profit well…
Istanbul?s Okmeydanı declared ?risk zone?
Hurriyet Daily News
Beyoğlu Municipality Council members have declared a large area in Istanbul?s Okmeydanı district an earthquake ?risk zone,? paving the way for the demolition and rebuilding of 5,600 buildings
In other Istanbul news:
Growth of İstanbul skyscrapers reveals business-political alliances
Today’s Zaman
The blitz of skyscraper construction throughout İstanbul in recent years has at times almost made the city unrecognizable. But, in fact, these
Turkey’s PM reopens Istanbul’s historic mosque
Visitors to have free transportation to İstanbul museums
Two Towers Istanbul (Timelapse)
Vimeo
Istanbul Timelapse (Two Towers) – Hidiv Kasrı Kulesi – Bosphorus – Beyazıt Yangın Kulesi – Historic Peninsula Timelapse by; Fatih S.M. Sadoglu
Istanbul’s iconic mosque to reopen Friday
www.worldbulletin.net
Istanbul’s historic Buyuk Mecidiye mosque, better known as Ortakoy Mosque, is to reopen on Friday following nearly three years of restoration.
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