In Turkey, a Battle Over Infrastructure Could Shape the Next Presidential Race
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
Since (and even before) it opened in April 2019, Istanbul Airport has been among the most talked about projects in the aviation world. The scale of
A well-known meeting and communication point for hippies during the 60s and 70s, Istanbul’s Lale Restaurant is becoming popular again among ex-hippies who visit the place decades later, sometimes to return borrowed items back.
Güle Güle: Documenting the changing faces of Istanbul
Following on from projects made in Naples and Rome, the photobook looks at everyday life in Turkey’s capital, Istanbul, to explore subjects including ..
The Grandiose Dream and Impending Catastrophe of Canal Istanbul
Canal Istanbul is what the Turkish leaders call a “crazy project.” This dream, a massive engineering prowess equivalent to the Suez and Panama .
Human Chain Against Canal İstanbul: ‘It’s Either Canal or İstanbul’
Hundreds of people, joined by opposition MPs, have held a human chain against the canal project.
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