Istanbul news roundup: “Istanbul’s housing prices decline amid oversupply

Murder in Istanbul BBC News | Europe | World Edition   Twelve men from the countries of the former USSR have been assassinated in Turkey, and there’s evidence that some of the hitmen were from Russia. Istanbul’s housing prices decline amid oversupply Hurriyet Daily News   Property prices have dropped up to 20 percent in several parts … Read more

Whatever happens, uglification of İstanbul continues: “Construction of controversial prayer room in Istanbul’s Rumeli Fortress completed- İstanbul news roundup…

Construction of controversial prayer room in Istanbul’s Rumeli Fortress completed The construction of a controversial prayer room inside Istanbul’s Rumeli Fortress has been completed amid a long-running dispute between Turkish architects and art historians Art project aims to illuminate Istanbul A major new art installation project in Turkey’s largest city will “draw attention to Istanbul from all … Read more