Daniel Martin Varisco

Turkey never ceases to suprise. Istanbul in bid to be named European Green Capital 2017 as another grove intended to be destroyed…

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  GREEN – Istanbul makes audacious bid to be named European Green Capital 2017 hurriyetdailynews.com – Istanbul has witnessed a major construction spree in the last years under the banner of ‘urban transformation,’ particularly in terms of residential complexes. HÜRRİYET Photo Boastful of its environmental policy despite activists’ outcry… Tension high in Istanbul grove amid police … Read more

Istanbul authorities are keen to destroy another park: Validebağ, Üsküdar… Istanbul news roundup…

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Police escorted bulldozer enters Istanbul grove at dawn, driving locals to streets The Validebağ grove on Istanbul’s Asian side has become the latest disputed green space in the city Court suspends controversial mosque construction at Istanbul grove  Hurriyet Daily News An administrative court has suspended the controversial construction of a mosque in the Validebağ grove VIDEO: Turkish, German … Read more