Council of State approves the cancelation of Istanbul’s Sulukule transformation project The Council of State has approved the cancellation of the controversial urban transformation project in Istanbul’s Sulukule neighborhood, which was historically populated by Roma people, years after the project was completed. State Council Approves Sulukule Repeal Bianet :: English The State Council approved the court decision … Read more
Duran adamlar… Temizlik Gezi Parkı?nın o muhteşem keşmekeşi, o rengârenk yaratıcılığı, o zekâ dolu mizahı, o yumuşak anarşisi arasında en hoşuma giden mekân kütüphaneydi. İlk gün parkın çimlerinin üstünde kitabını okuyan, polislere kitap okuyan ya da dikilmiş polislerin karşısında yerde kitap okuyan gençlerin kareleri belleğime nakşedildi. Polis ve kitap: Kol gücüyle beyin gücünün münazarası? Zor hatta … Read more
Müslüm Gürses was laid to rest after a ceremony at the Teşvikiye Mosque. Photo by Emrah Gürel Thousands pay last respects to Müslüm Father from Hurriyet Daily News Müslüm Gürses, the famous Turkish singer who passed away March 2, was laid to rest in Istanbul. Turkish singer Muslum Gurses dies | National Music News … Read more
Against vested interest urbanism ? An interview with David Harvey from Tarlabaşı Istanbul by Jonathan In an interview with acclaimed theorist and activist David Harvey, he talked to us about the impact of urban renewal and gentrification, the increasing class segregation of cities, and the question of how to fight back. How to make … Read more
Turkey charges Kurd over lemon from BBC News | Europe | World Edition A Kurdish man who is deaf and unable to speak may be jailed for 25 years in Turkey for supporting terrorism, with a half-lemon cited as evidence. 13 Inmates Killed in Turkish Prison Fire by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A fire … Read more
Istanbul Biennial ends with 110000 visitors Hurriyet Daily News The 12th Istanbul Biennial, which provided a depiction of the universality of the human condition, ended on Nov. 13, having attracted 110000 visitors over two months. While university students visited the biennial for free, the everyday guided tours Artists take on Istanbul’s urbanization Hurriyet Daily News … Read more