hagia sophia

“İstanbul’s historical peninsula disappearing… an Istanbul news roundup…

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İstanbul’s historical peninsula disappearing Cihan News Agency The historical peninsula, İstanbul’s Old City, is like a huge outdoor museum, with thousands of artifacts and architectural masterpieces; however, it is Istanbul Becomes the Last Stop on the ‘Grand Tour’ Men’s Journal Istanbul has gone by several names over the years. Founded as the Greek city of … Read more

Yandex data compares Istanbul’s traffic – 17 % more time spent in mornings…

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Data provided in Turkish here. A comparison between October 2012 to October 2013 states that 17 % more time spent in mornings and 12 % more time spent in evenings in Istanbul traffic since last year…   ************** In other Istanbul news Hagia Sophia: between consecration and contestation Should Hagia Sophia become a mosque? Or … Read more

When abroad: “Turkish FM praises Gezi Park protests in US

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Turkish FM praises Gezi Park protests in US Turkey?s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoğlu said he feels proud of the Gezi Park protests ************* No tolerance for militants headed to Syria, Turkish FM Davutoğlu says Hurriyet Daily News 6h  //  keep unread  //  skip  //  preview FM Davutoğlu pushed back Nov 18 against allegations that Turkey has not cracked down hard enough … 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

For some, Karaköy, Istanbul’s coolest new hotspot…Istanbul news roundup…

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via Karaköy, Istanbul’s coolest new hotspot The Guardian Once a thriving port, Karaköy fell on hard times in the 20th century, and magnificent commercial edifices were divided into workshops. The opening of the nearby IstanbulModern art gallery in 2004 sparked a renaissance that has gained momentum in the Istanbul hopes to impress IOC panel Jakarta … Read more

Council of Europe states “Ban will not lead to fewer abortions” A social fabric roundup…

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Ban will not lead to fewer abortions: Council of Europe from Hurriyet Daily News Criminalizing abortion will not lead to fewer abortions, said the Deputy Secretary General…   Body Politics With An Islamic Touch: It Is Not the Time For Forgetting Foucault from The Istanbulian by Emre Kızılkaya The picture is the courtesy of “A … Read more

by the way, Istanbul loses a nice festival: Hıdrellez Ahırkapı Şenlikleri… An Istanbul news roundup…

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This Istanbul photo by Vasfiye Karoğlu, a former student of mine. She is getting better and better in her photography… and no more Hıdrellez Festival. It has been a gem of Istanbul for 11 years. This year organizers declared that there will be no more festivals in Ahırkapı, Istanbul… In Transit: A Romani Festival on … Read more

Susan Fowler: “An Ancient Angel Is Revealed in Istanbul

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The newly revealed mosaic angel at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

An Ancient Angel Is Revealed in Istanbul
New York Times (blog)
By SUSANNE FOWLER After what seems like ages, a portion of scaffolding has been removed from the interior of the Hagia Sophia

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Hagia Sophia finally free of scaffolds (after 17 years) (#istanbul2010)

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Ayasofya 17 yıl sonra iskelesiz
Hagia Sophia restoration ends after 17 years. Today last pieces of Scaffolding was removed at Hagia Sophia.

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