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Organizers Drive Spanish-Latin American Music Tour Across Three Cities
The institutions supporting the three-city tour reveal how music events at Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural Center advance heritage work and cross-continental dialogue.
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Galatasaray Prepares for Villarreal Friendly Following Austria Training Camp
The club’s preparations began with a training camp in Austria and two away friendlies before returning home for a match against the Spanish side.
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Istanbul Braces for Heavy Rain as Yellow Alert Warns of Flood Risks
Authorities outline precautions after recent flooding, with warnings covering the European side and specific afternoon intensification.
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Istanbul's Metro Expansion Leaves 5 Districts Waiting for Infrastructure Upgrades
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.
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Istanbul Cracks Down on Fake Property Listings Amid Market Tensions
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.
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Istanbul Residents Voice Concerns Over New Vertical Villages and Zoning Changes
Residents in key corridors respond to vertical villages, regeneration zones and zoning shifts now underway.
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Istanbul's Weekend Guide: Five Must-See Events This Saturday
Istanbul's weekends offer something for everyone, whether you're looking to connect with like-minded people, develop new skills, or simply enjoy
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Neşet Günal's Studio Legacy Shaped Turkish Figurative Painting Generations
The exhibition at Pera Palace’s Galata Exhibition Hall traces how one artist’s teaching shaped generations of Turkish figurative painters.
Politics
Turkey's Reform Reshapes Infrastructure Funding for Istanbul's 15 Million Residents
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.
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Istanbul Opens Dog-Friendly Parks Combining Pet Walks With Group Fitness
Istanbul dog owners now gather daily at select green spaces to combine walks with group workouts along established trails.
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Istanbul's Aquatic Centers Launch Swim Programs Across All Age Groups
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.
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Eyüpsultan Rezoning Plan Transforms Istanbul's Historic District Real Estate Market
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.