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Politics
Recent government policy shifts in transport and infrastructure promise new metro lines and road upgrades for some Istanbul districts, while others see delayed or minimal improvements.
news
A crackdown on duplicate and manipulated images in real estate advertisements is dividing agents, tech firms and city planners across Istanbul's overheated housing market.
news
Residents in key corridors respond to vertical villages, regeneration zones and zoning shifts now underway.
news
Istanbul's weekends offer something for everyone, whether you're looking to connect with like-minded people, develop new skills, or simply enjoy
culture
The exhibition at Pera Palace’s Galata Exhibition Hall traces how one artist’s teaching shaped generations of Turkish figurative painters.
property
Retired professionals and empty-nesters are trading their oversized Bosphorus-view apartments for smarter, smaller homes in emerging districts, and reshaping Istanbul's property market in the process.
property
Four years after Istanbul’s property frenzy, buyers and sellers see a different landscape-but not all districts are cooling down.
lifestyle
The best areas to live in Istanbul in 2026: from Kadiköy and Moda to Beşiktaş and Cihangir, a neighbourhood guide covering rent, Metro and Metrobus access, vibe, and what each Istanbul area is really like.
wellness
Istanbul residents along the Bosphorus and in Belgrad Forest are adapting their daily routes into structured walking meditation sessions that build focus without extra time or cost.
news
The free 20-concert programme under the “Herkes İçin Her Yerde” vision brings young performers to residents in neighbourhoods throughout Istanbul.
lifestyle
Organisers outline how ferries, parks and safety measures shape the annual event for participants
lifestyle
Moving to Istanbul in 2026? This expat relocation guide covers Turkish visas, YKNI tax number, cost of living, healthcare, finding an apartment in Istanbul, and what you need to know before your Istanbul move.
lifestyle
From the Bosphorus views of Beşiktaş to the creative quarters of Kadıköy, where to rent in Europe's largest city.
wellness
Istanbul offers flat coastal running on both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus, plus the forested Neşet Suyu loop in Belgrad Forest, all overlooked by the İş Bankası Istanbul Marathon, the only marathon run across two continents.
Technology
With venture funding flowing and new innovation hubs opening across Beyoğlu and Şişli, Turkey's largest city is positioning itself as the bridge between European and Asian tech markets.
wellness
From indoor spinning in Üsküdar to open-air pilates in Beşiktaş, council-supported group classes are shaping up as an affordable gateway to community fitness across Istanbul.
wellness
Istanbul residents face disrupted rest from summer heat, street lighting and evening traffic in neighborhoods from Ortakoy to Kadikoy.
culture
İBB Kültür's 19 free festivals place young performers at the centre of a citywide programme running from the centre to outer districts.
Technology
As coworking spaces proliferate across Beyoğlu and Kadıköy, Istanbul's tech workers embrace flexibility-but labour protections, data security, and inequality threaten to undermine the dream.
culture
The International Istanbul Choir Festival brings choirs from Türkiye and around the world together for free events that highlight the power of shared performance across the city.
news
A string of incidents across the city this week has renewed pressure on Istanbul police and the Metropolitan Municipality to coordinate faster emergency response ahead of peak tourist season.
lifestyle
Planning to rent in Istanbul in 2026? This guide covers average Istanbul rental prices by district, how Turkey's rental market works, the impact of Turkish inflation on rents, and practical tips for expat renters in this transcontinental city.
lifestyle
Local declarations and established details guide choices across neighborhoods and price points.
property
Activity around established local spots reflects shifting interest on Istanbul's Asian side.
news
The İBB Gençlik Orkestrası and Kurtalan Ekspres performance at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Açıkhava Tiyatrosu illustrates the city's approach to cultural programming alongside practices seen in other major global centres.
Politics
A pending legislative package in the Grand National Assembly would redraw how metropolitan municipalities receive and spend infrastructure allocations, and Istanbul's 15 million residents stand to see tangible changes in transit, housing and flood-risk spending.
wellness
Istanbul dog owners now gather daily at select green spaces to combine walks with group workouts along established trails.
wellness
Public pools and swim clubs from Kadıköy to Beşiktaş are drawing residents into the water, powering a fresh wave of community fitness in the city.
property
A pending rezoning plan covering the historic peninsula's northwestern flank is drawing quiet attention from developers, and raising urgent questions for anyone watching Istanbul's property market.
news
With roughly 1.5 million registered Syrians and a fast-growing Afghan and African population, Istanbul is improvising a multicultural city in real time while European capitals spend billions on formal integration systems.
property
Returning institutional and foreign investors are outbidding end-users across the city's most coveted districts, pushing competition to levels not seen since the pre-lira-crisis peak.
property
With Istanbul property prices averaging $2,500 per square metre and mortgage rates still punishing, the maths of renting versus buying has shifted in ways that should make any prospective buyer pause.
news
The M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman line runs until 01.00 on selected nights while broader adjustments cover Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü across the network.
property
Five years after the lira crisis sparked one of the most chaotic real-estate booms in the city's modern history, a new price cycle is underway, and it looks very different.
wellness
Istanbul shoppers this July are heading to neighborhood markets for peak summer vegetables and fruits that fit into daily routines built around strong tea and hammam recovery.
Technology
A Maslak-based HR software company has closed a Series B round and is eyeing expansion into six new markets, here's why the local tech community is paying close attention.
property
After years of soaring prices, Istanbul's property market shows both echoes of the 2021 cycle and hints of a new direction, with premium neighborhoods holding strong even as volume cools.
property
On Istanbul's European waterfront, a clutch of historic fishing villages between Sariyer and the city centre is attracting serious capital as buyers chase both lifestyle and returns.
news
Metro Istanbul applies free travel rules tied to exam documents and the 15 July holiday under council decisions, with attention now on ongoing operations and future applications.
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Istanbul investors and retirement balances.
news
Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi's Raylı Sistem Atılımı has extended the metro network to 380.7 km, drawing responses from residents who rely on the improved lines for daily travel.
wellness
Shifting toward plant-based proteins can enhance your diet while tapping into the rich culinary traditions of the Bosphorus.
wellness
Istanbul shoppers can fill baskets with peak summer produce at neighborhood markets this July.
news
Galatasaray edged Beşiktaş 1-0 on 3/7/2026 with match statistics from the Trendyol Super League Mehmet Ali Yılmaz Season showing precise timings and officiating details.
property
First-time buyers targeting $500k-$700k apartments in Istanbul suburbs: 140 sqm in Sisli or 90 sqm near Bosphorus as foreign demand grows in July 2026.
property
Istanbul tenants weigh whether crossing the 30 percent income threshold on rent still makes sense amid rising sale prices and foreign buyer interest.
wellness
Dedicated paths in Emirgan Park and along the Bosphorus give new riders and parents with children clear options this summer.
property
Owners in major Istanbul districts are cutting prices as listings linger, hinting at a shift in the city’s red-hot property market.
wellness
Residents who run or hike regularly report measurable drops in anxiety scores within eight weeks.
news
The event at Atatürk Cultural Center highlights heritage preservation and community connections across the Mediterranean for local residents.
things-to-do
A guide to specific venues and areas in the neighborhood drawn from local recommendations.
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