In the mean time, Istanbul municipality conducted demolition activities of historic Yedikule Gardens… İstanbul news roundup…

 The Art of Banksy’ makes world premiere in Istanbul Hurriyet Daily News An exhibition, which brings together famous works by mysterious graffiti artist Banksy (his real identity is unknown) made its world premiere in Istanbul … Banksy’s unprecedented works have their world premier in Istanbul – Daily Sabah İstanbul premiere for ‘The Art of Banksy’ exhibition … Read more

“Hookah operation hit Istanbul cafes…Istanbul news roundup…

Hookah operation hit Istanbul cafes A series of inspections over the weekend caused Istanbul cafes to put away their hookah (nargile) in line with recent regulation changes   Istanbul Biennal abandons plans for public exhibition Organizers of the upcoming 13th Istanbul Biennial have been forced by circumstances to abandon their plans to stage art exhibitions … Read more

Destruction of Istanbul?s Yedikule Gardens, Archeologists issue warning… Historical Armenian building in Istanbul rented despite the ongoing trial…Istanbul news roundup…

Archeologists issue warning on destruction of Istanbul?s Yedikule Gardens The Istanbul branch of the Association of Archaeologists has warned that excavations within the historical Yedikule gardens are destroying the remains of Istanbul?s old town.   Beyoğlu shopkeepers? woes date back further than Gezi Park protests Buisiness owners say their problems date back to the ban … Read more