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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

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

A Financial Times piece on “Turkey’s contemporary art scene

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Turkey’s contemporary art scene Financial Times Galvanised by the Istanbul Biennial, which kicked off in 1987, the city has witnessed an explosion of commercial galleries ? there are now more than 200 Taner Ceylan?s ?1881? Turkey Becomes 15th Biggest Economy in the World in National Income From U.S.A.K. Blog by USAK Thursday, 25 November 2010 Journal of … Read more

From Britannica blog: ?The Istanbul Not in the Guidebooks

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The Istanbul Not in the Guidebooks | Britannica Blog By Lisa Lubin An obvious bonus of staying put in one place for a long time is discovering ‘real’ Istanbul and its neighborhoods where people live, work, and play. The Lonely Planet guide book goes about as far as Taksim Square?the busy town center Art Walk … Read more

a santralistanbul review and a usual Istanbul news roundup

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Off the radar museum: SantralIstanbul Contrasting Istanbul through Fatih Akın?s films – Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review from www.hurriyetdailynews.com Istanbul’s peerless palace Financial Times By Anthony Sattin I had just observed one of the time-honoured traditions of Istanbul, and surrendered to the temptation to buy too much in Istanbul’s Grand Istanbul’s best Turkish restaurants … Read more

“Extrastruggle’s new exhibition: September 21 – November 13, 2010.

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“Extrastruggle‘s new exhibition titled “Extrastruggle 2010 | I didn’t do this, you did.” is at NON from September 21 – November 13, 2010. ‘Extrastruggle is an enormous project which began in 1997.’ Thus began Extrastruggle’s manifesto and continued by stating that Extrastruggle works on imaginary demands from imaginary customers, designing logos for all groups under … Read more

Rick Steves: Praying and partying in the streets of Istanbul

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Levent/Istanbul. Big business district. via Praying and partying in the streets of Istanbul Seattle Times Istanbul is more than 90 percent Muslim. My most recent trip here happened to coincide with Ramadan. During this time, the Muslim faith seems even more … Turkish soap opera Noor brings tourist boom to Istanbul The Guardian Noor, starring … Read more

“Yekpare” and an Istanbul roundup

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“Yekpare” is a storyteller which narrates the 8500 year story of Istanbul. The story embraces symbols from Pagans to Roman Empire, from Byzantine Empire to Latin Empire, and finally from Ottoman Empire to Istanbul at the present day. Haydarpaşa Train Station, with its brilliant architectural forms, is the building on which the story is projected. … Read more