Restaurant owners and hoteliers across the city face margin pressures from inflation, energy bills, and changing dining patterns as mid-year figures reveal a sector struggling to maintain profitability.
As the city grapples with an influx of migrants and refugees, policymakers and researchers outline competing visions for social cohesion and urban planning.
As three major institutions expand capacity near Eyüpsultan and Şişli, families face rising rents while young professionals gain unprecedented opportunities in Turkey's most competitive job market.
As developers circle prime sites from Beyoğlu to Küçükçekmece, city planners must decide whether to prioritise affordability, preservation, or growth—and the clock is ticking.
City planning authority overhauls density restrictions on Anatolian Side, signalling major shift in how developers will approach mid-market residential projects.
A growing movement of Istanbulites is discovering that better sleep and wellness aren't found in imported supplements—they're woven into our city's own traditions and rhythms.
Local community members share how simple lifestyle adjustments—from Belgrad Forest walks to hammam rituals—are transforming their rest patterns and overall health.
With the 2026-27 season finale approaching, Türk Telekom Stadium and Vodafone Park are preparing for a decisive summer of cup competitions and playoff showdowns that could reshape Turkish football.
New data on yield performance in subsidised housing schemes shows whether Turkey's push for inclusive urban development is creating genuine opportunities—or widening the wealth gap.
As global fitness chains expand across the city, locally-owned clubs in neighbourhoods like Cihangir and Ortakoy are forging stronger bonds between members—and reshaping what it means to train in Turkey's largest city.
As Turkey's job market tightens, a homegrown software training firm based in Beyoğlu is quietly becoming a pipeline of skilled workers for the country's most competitive employers.
As premium districts saturate, savvy first-home investors are discovering Sisli's affordable corridors and untapped growth potential—with finance options to match.
Solar panels on apartment blocks, electric minibuses on Istiklal Caddesi, and smart grids managing water shortages—Istanbul's clean energy revolution is no longer a distant promise.
