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Architizer article: The Istanbul Protests And The Future Of Public Space…Walking at Marmaray photos..Istanbul news roundup…

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  via @Tespit_Defteri When Marmaray breaks down people begin to walk under the Bosphorus. Authorities explain that these breakdowns are either due to power problems or citizens’ mishandling of the emergency breaks…   Walking in Istanbul a form of time travelStarPhoenix ISTANBUL, Turkey ? Last summer, Istanbul’s Taksim Square was the scene of confrontations between police … Read more

Marmaray’s first brief interruption on the first day…

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Marmaray journeys briefly interrupted on first day Marmaray journeys temporarily interrupted due to power blackout this morning, on the first day after its glorious ceremony Passengers leave the train and walk through the tunnel under Bosphorus…  Istanbul’s new rail service under the Bosphorus disrupted by overcrowding Station forced to close and trains delayed as curious Turks flock … Read more

Minister says “Marmaray tunnel will be the ?strongest structure of Istanbul

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Marmaray tunnel will be the ?strongest structure of Istanbul,? Turkish minister says Istanbul?s grand Marmaray tunnel project, which is expected to be opened to use on Oct 29, the day of Turkey?s Republic Day holiday Vacationers cause car park overflow at Istanbul airport Turkish vacationers, swarming to planes to get away for the nine-day long … Read more

Dear @RussellCrowe Istanbul’s traffic is all right as millions leave for vacation….Istanbul news roundup…

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I wish Mr. Crowe was in town right now… He would miss the traffic:) Russell Crowe meets with Turkish culture minister, seeks for assistance for actors Famous Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has met with Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Ömer Çelik ************** Pigs spotted swimming across Istanbul’s Bosphorus A herd of pigs were seen in … Read more

Telegraph’s Istanbul’s best shops… Istanbul news roundup…

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  Istanbul to get much-needed metro network: Mayor Istanbul?s metro network will finally expand to reach the level of those in global cities by 2019, the ambitious metro plans unveiled by mayor show Cable cars to cross the Bosphorus Three lines of cable cars are set to be unveiled across the Istanbul Bosphorus, connecting the … Read more

Haaretz: In Istanbul, art tries to imitate life – and fails… Istanbul news roundup…

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  Greek minority set to open private university in Istanbul Istanbul?s Greeks are preparing to open a private university that will teach in Greek and Turkish In Istanbul, art tries to imitate life – and fails Haaretz Against the backdrop of the demonstrations at Gezi Park and Taksim Square, the city’s biennial retreated indoors. By … Read more

“Istanbul?s population rises by over 1 million in four years… Istanbul news roundup…

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Istanbul?s population rises by over 1 million in four years Istanbul?s population has jumped by over 1 million in the past four years In the Old City of Istanbul | Caffeinated MuslimBushra My first morning in Istanbul, I made my way to the hotel’s rooftop terrace for breakfast. I came out the door and was … Read more

Underground tunnel in Istanbul?s Taksim Square opened to traffic.. Istanbul news roundup..

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Gezi wasn?t a factor in Istanbul?s bid for 2020 Olympic Games, Mayor Topbaş says The Gezi Park events did not play a major part in Turkey?s unsuccessful bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games, Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş said Foundation plans an art museum in Dolapdere Underground tunnel in Istanbul?s Taksim Square opened to traffic The underground … Read more

Cengiz Aktar: İstanbul ve İstanbullular kazandı

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İstanbul ve İstanbullular kazandı   Dualar kâbul oldu, şehir ve şehirliler şimdilik bir nebze nefes aldı. Darısı başta Kanal olmak üzere diğer ?lüzumsuz projelerin? başına inşallah. Olimpiyat denince ortaya saçılıveren millî gururla başedebilmek kolay değil. Birkaç Donkişotun dışında Olimpiyat denince akan sular duruyor. Ne kimsenin ödenecek bedelden haberi var, ne de umurunda. Millî gurur böyle köreltici … Read more

Tokyo wins, Istanbul loses… IOC’s 2020 Olympics decision….

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https://twitter.com/barry_stocker/status/376440369241546752 Istanbul reaches the final round in IOC’s 2020 Olympics host city vote Istanbul and Tokyo reach the second round of IOC’s voting for the host city of the 2020 Olympics. Madrid was eliminated Armenian community members in Argentina protest against Istanbul 2020 bid Members of the Armenian community in Argentina protested over the presence Istanbul’s bid … Read more

Urban transformation issues leads to the closure of Istanbul’s oldest bookstore…Istanbul news roundup…

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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 … Read more

As Istanbul’s remaining forests destroyed for the 3rd Bosphorus bridge… An Istanbul news roundup…

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News in Turkish and a photo gallery can be found there…   Turkey: Istanbul Redevelopment Plan Threatens Historic Russian Orthodox Church Copyright show: No In June, Turkey experienced the worst anti-government protests in decades over plans to redevelop Gezi Park in central Istanbul. Now, a historic church once used by Russian refugees fleeing the 1917 Bolshevik … Read more

“Hookah operation hit Istanbul cafes…Istanbul news roundup…

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Hookah operation hit Istanbul cafes A series of inspections over the weekend caused Istanbul cafes to put away their hookah (nargile) in line with recent regulation changes   Istanbul Biennal abandons plans for public exhibition Organizers of the upcoming 13th Istanbul Biennial have been forced by circumstances to abandon their plans to stage art exhibitions … Read more

Check out Istanbul’s new “symbol”: Çamlıca Mosque. An Istanbul news roundup…

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This new huge mosque to be built in Çamlıca hill has such a “novel” design…. Istanbul once again hosts Hollywood movie Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe has decided to shoot his new film in Istanbul. Crowe has visited Istanbul on several occasions. Istanbul Jazz Festival draws 25,000 people to concerts The 20th Istanbul Jazz Festival, … Read more

Russell Crowe’s Istanbul… and an Istanbul news roundup…

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This is the photo he tweeted while he was in Istanbul…   This is where I am pic.twitter.com/THqHRgk4DB ? Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 31, 2013 ***************** Turkish PM Erdoğan favors ?city park? over ?Central Park? in Istanbul Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said a planned park to be built in the Zeytinburnu district of … Read more