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Busy Friday Night in Istanbul. Death Angel concert. Derby btw GS-FB. Istanbul Shopping Fest starts.

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This super thrash metal band, Death Angel, comes to Istanbul for the first time and that’s definitely my top priority tonight. Yer: Old School Rock Bar Tarihler: 18.03.2011~18.03.2011 21:00 Telefon: 0212 292 98 17 Adres: Atıf Yılmaz Cad. (Ağa Cami Sokağı) No: 17 Kat: 2 Beyoğlu Istanbul Bilet Ücreti: Ayakta: 45,00 TL Nereden Alırım: Biletix.com, … Read more

Exhibition in santralistanbul: 20 Modern Turkish Artists of the XXth Century

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official site Santralistanbul hosts historic Turkish contemporary art exhibition from Hurriyet Dailynews by ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News Santralistanbul is hosting an exhibition this spring that will provide one of the most comprehensive glimpses at Turkish contemporary art ever shown in the country. The exhibition, ?20 Modern Turkish Artists of the XXth Century-1940-2000,? starts Thursday … Read more

Istanbul roundup: Cafes to read and more…

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Here is a Friendfeed discussion: Users discuss which Istanbul cafes are good to stay and read. Discussion in Turkish.. ******* Europe’s Tallest Building is in Istanbul Now from Mavi Boncuk by M.A.M Kiler Group will spend an additional $150 million for constructing the retail facility and residential/office tower, bringing the overall cost of the project … Read more

Istanbul’s 10-day independent film marathon has already started:)

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The festival will run from Feb. 17 to 27 in Istanbul and from March 2 to 6 in Ankara. !f Istanbul celebrates decade of independent film by ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News The 10th !f istanbul AFM International Independent Film Festival starts Thursday in Istanbul. The festival will continue through Feb. 27 in the city and … Read more

Istanbul news roundup: Istanbul Fashion Week ended…

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… and Erkan’s only connection with the Fashion Week was that it took place in santralistanbul, my own campus, and I had to park far away as our usual parking lot was used of IFW. photo via Istanbul Fashion Week ends with flair Hurriyet Daily News Istanbul Fashion Week, held Thursday to Sunday, concluded with … Read more

PRI reports the obvious: “Istanbul’s world heritage sites in neglect

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Istanbul’s world heritage sites in neglect PRI’s The World It was no real surprise, perhaps ? Istanbul is an archaeological treasure trove, with historic sites from the Hippodrome of Byzantine times to the Ottoma Transport takes lion’s share of İstanbul Municipality budget Today’s Zaman The İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, led by Mayor Kadir Topbaş, has released a … Read more

A Tarlabaşı blog and an Istanbul news roundup

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A blog that focuses on developments related to gentrification projects Tarlabaşı (Beyoğlu, Istanbul) started here. Istanbul, historic visit of Turkish Deputy PM to Bartholomew I AsiaNews.it Istanbul (AsiaNews) – A visit of great importance yesterday marked the conclusion of the holiday season for the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul Istanbul surpasses New York in cultural … Read more

New streetcars of Istanbul etc. Istanbul news roundup.

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A new Streetcar for Istanbul (Part 1)

from Mavi Boncuk by M.A.M


Mavi Boncuk | In summer 2001 the Istanbul Transport Authority (ITC) ordered 55 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY Swift low floor light rail vehicles. Similar to the vehicles designed for the Stockholm transport authorities, the Istanbul solution offers at a length of 30 m a total capacity of 272 passengers. It also allows level boarding from platforms of 300 mm only. An air-conditioned interior and increased space for standees are only some of the features that respond to Istanbul’s particular requirements. The vehicles are in service on existing lines crossing the historical city-centre of Istanbul as well as on new lines and extensions.

A new Streetcar for Istanbul (Part 2)

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the Guardian declares Istanbul as the new party capital of Europe!

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Nightlife in Beyoglu, which is now home to boutique hotels, fusion eateries and world music clubs. Photograph: Carsten Koall/Getty Images Istanbul thrives as the new party capital of Europe from World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk The Golden Horn is booming as the world’s most dynamic city transforms its skyline and artists and students help make … Read more

by the way, Istanbul’s Capital of Culture game ends:)

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That was frustrating. Always trying to understand if Istanbul does it good or not or enough for the Capital of Culture thingie:) State Minister Egemen Bağış delivered a speech at the closing ceremony of the Istanbul 2010 closing events. Istanbul hands over title European Capital of Culture to Finnish citie www.worldbulletin.net Yazici said that the … Read more

PETA activists showed up in Taksim

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photo: Milliyet Activists strip down in Istanbul to protest wearing animal furs ? İstanbul unity and cooperation from Today’s Zaman, your gateway to Turkish daily news :: Columnists by MICHAEL KUSER A Brookings Institution study of the world?s post-recession cities this year ranked İstanbul as the most dynamic in terms of income growth and job … Read more

İstanbul: the most dynamic city

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Austin tops list of best cities to ride out the recession KVUE Istanbul, Turkey took the top spot. Then Shenzhen, China, and Lima, Peru. Fifteen of the top 25 cities were in Asia. As far as the other Texas metros Istanbul, Leader of Cities from Kamil Pasha by Jenny White ?Istanbul, with income growth of … Read more

Istanbul photos from the Abdulhamid II era…

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CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS from the Abdulhamid II era…. One…Two…Three…Start Flapping Your Wings from Mavi Boncuk by M.A.M (click to enlarge image) 60 million passangers and two runways from day one. A possible US$5 billion BOT. Silivri and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) airpors will be spaced about 60 km from Ataturk Int’l Airport (IST). For comparison, … Read more

Haydarpaşa burning… Twitter reactions added…

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A very suspicious fire broke at the historical Haydarpaşa Train Station… Fire breaks out in Istanbul’s historical train station from Hurriyet Dailynews Fire broke out Sunday in the historical Haydarpaşa train station on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, private channel NTV reported. http://twitter.com/ozuckan/statuses/8888922897653760 http://twitter.com/atilganbayar/statuses/8910252992897024 http://twitter.com/atilganbayar/statuses/8894377921351680 http://twitter.com/atilganbayar/statuses/8894094025687040 http://twitter.com/atilganbayar/statuses/8892427637100544 ODATV'de az sonra Haydarpaşa yangınını AKP ile ilişkilendiren … Read more

“Remembering İstanbul” Conference

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The first public part of 12th İstanbul Biennial: “Remembering İstanbul” Conference The events of the 12th International İstanbul Biennial, organised by the İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts takes start with the Remembering İstanbul conference, set for the 26th-27th of November. The Biennial sponsor Koç Holding, continues its support in the Remembering İstanbul conference. Harrods … Read more