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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.
news
The announcement of the 2026 festival calendar builds on İBB Kültür's established approach of evaluating needs across the city to deliver targeted events for emerging performers.
wellness
Istanbul residents face disrupted rest from summer heat, street lighting and evening traffic in neighborhoods from Ortakoy to Kadikoy.
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Updated energy rules and established development axes have guided the move from isolated towers toward integrated mixed-use communities across the city.
wellness
Istanbul shoppers can fill baskets with peak summer produce at neighborhood markets this July.
culture
İBB Kültür's 19 free festivals place young performers at the centre of a citywide programme running from the centre to outer districts.
wellness
Dedicated paths in Emirgan Park and along the Bosphorus give new riders and parents with children clear options this summer.
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.
news
The Master’s Hands show at the Galata Exhibition Hall continues this week with works drawn from the Demsa Collection.
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.
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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.
things-to-do
A guide to specific venues and areas in the neighborhood drawn from local recommendations.
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.
property
Across Beşiktaş, Şişli and Kadıköy, sellers are increasingly accepting offers before auction day, and the reasons reveal a property market under pressure and opportunity at once.
wellness
Shifting toward plant-based proteins can enhance your diet while tapping into the rich culinary traditions of the Bosphorus.
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.
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.
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The event at Atatürk Cultural Center highlights heritage preservation and community connections across the Mediterranean for local residents.
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