“Selfie takers flock to Istanbul’s third bridge, blocking traffic…and causing one fatal accident…Istanbul news roundup….

Thousands of people flocked over the weekend to take selfies at the third bridge over the Bosphorus Strait, which was officially opened in a ceremony late on Aug. 26
Mavi Boncuk |
STAMBOUL SKETCHES
Encounters in Old Istanbul By John Freely
Published by Eland Books, November 2014
 The cats of Istanbul

Well, what can I say?! Istanbul must be the most beautiful city in the world. I returned to London last night. I had such a lovely three days in Istanbul
The Good Music in Town series, organized by IEG Live, will continue with the chilling story of Baroque genius Antonio Vivaldi, “Vivaldianno City of Mirrors,” staged on Nov. 5 at Istanbul’s Ülker Sports Arena and the musical theater show “Belcanto the Luciano Pavarotti Heritage” on Dec. 17 and 18 at the city’s Volkswagen Arena

Istanbul New Airport shortlisted for architectural award

Istanbul New Airport shortlisted for architectural award :Istanbul New Airport has reached the finals of this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF)
Two people were killed when a man fell from the sixth floor of a mall and landed on a shopper below at around 2 p.m. in the Şişli district of Istanbul on Aug. 25

Turkey unveils 3rd Istanbul bridge linking Europe with Asia


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