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As Istanbul’s remaining forests destroyed for the 3rd Bosphorus bridge… An Istanbul news roundup…

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News in Turkish and a photo gallery can be found there…   Turkey: Istanbul Redevelopment Plan Threatens Historic Russian Orthodox Church Copyright show: No In June, Turkey experienced the worst anti-government protests in decades over plans to redevelop Gezi Park in central Istanbul. Now, a historic church once used by Russian refugees fleeing the 1917 Bolshevik … 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