Istanbul's recreational leagues delivered shock results and nail-biting finishes this week, with Galata Dortuş pulling off a stunning upset while Fatih's basketball clubs continue their winning streak.
As summer transfers reshape Europe's elite clubs, Istanbul's flagship venues are gearing up to host knockout rounds and continental showdowns that could define the coming year.
Citizenship investment schemes and foreign capital are reshaping Turkey's property landscape, leaving local buyers scrambling to understand where affordability stands in 2026.
As startup valuations soar in Beyoğlu and Kadıköy, founders and policymakers grapple with data protection, ethical AI, and whether Turkey's brightest minds will stay.
What began as informal weekend gatherings on the city's abandoned industrial structures has evolved into a thriving network of climbers reshaping outdoor adventure culture across Turkey.
A wave of infrastructure improvements and cultural revitalisation has transformed neighbourhoods across the city, making Istanbul newly attractive to both newcomers and long-time residents alike.
As startups flood Beyoğlu and venture capital pours into Turkey's innovation hubs, founders and regulators grapple with data privacy, labour practices, and the human cost of moving fast.
As billions flow into Beyoğlu startups, founders and investors grapple with displacement, labour practices, and a troubling echo chamber that mirrors Silicon Valley's most reckless impulses.
New data on rental income and capital appreciation from Turkey's social housing partnerships reveal a compelling case for blended-return models that balance community benefit with investor confidence.
From Byzantine ruins to Anatolian villages, Istanbul offers leisure experiences that no other metropolis can match: the ability to cross from Europe to Asia before lunch.
Istanbul's restaurant culture has transformed from traditional meyhanes and street food stalls into a sophisticated culinary ecosystem—but the city's roots in communal dining remain unmistakable.
From Galata's converted warehouses to Beyoğlu's collaborative studios, a new generation of Turkish designers is breaking from tradition while anchoring themselves firmly in the city's creative DNA.
Acibadem's dedicated sleep disorders centre in Maslak offers diagnosis and lifestyle coaching that's transforming how Istanbul's professionals approach rest.
As newcomers arrive from Venezuela, Afghanistan and beyond, neighbourhoods from Fatih to Beşiktaş are experiencing rapid demographic shifts that are straining services, creating cultural tension—and new economic opportunity.
From early morning Bosphorus walks to evening tea rituals, residents across the city have built routines that work—and sleep scientists say they're onto something.
