Rising registrations in running, cycling and triathlon events across the city paint a portrait of a metropolis where health consciousness is reshaping leisure habits.
As foreign investment and citizenship schemes reshape the high-end market, insiders reveal the real drivers behind Istanbul's booming ultra-premium segment.
What started as informal weekend gatherings along the Bosphorus cliffs has grown into a thriving network of climbers reshaping how Istanbul engages with extreme sport.
With just three weeks until the final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign, Istanbul's two giants face a pivotal convergence of domestic and continental fixtures that could reshape the year.
Decades of congestion, political will, and billions in investment have reshaped the city's infrastructure ambitions—from the metro's expansion to the Canal Istanbul debate.
With prices hovering around $2,500 per square metre citywide, newcomers to Istanbul's property market need a strategic approach—here's where to look and what to expect.
Local officials and urban planners outline strategies to strengthen social bonds across the city's diverse districts as population pressures reshape traditional Istanbul communities.
As Besiktas and Beyoglu remain beyond reach for ordinary families, developers and municipal authorities are racing to deliver affordable units on the city's outskirts—reshaping demographics and urban sprawl patterns.
From Bebek's wellness studios to hammams on the Golden Horn, stress management practices are reshaping how Istanbul's professionals approach mental health.
As Istanbul's senior population embraces outdoor wellness, a network of specialised rehabilitation centres offer the mobility support that keeps locals running, hiking, and living independently.
The amateur squad's stunning upset over Istanbul's defending champions has reignited grassroots basketball enthusiasm across the Asian side of the city.
Straddling two continents, Turkey's largest city has developed a sustainability ecosystem that thrives on bridging emerging markets and European standards—creating opportunities Western hubs can't replicate.
Across Beyoğlu, Kadıköy and beyond, residents are discovering that neighbourhood-rooted eating traditions—not restrictive diets—hold the key to lasting wellness.
From the Golden Horn to the Marmara Sea, local aquatic organisations are expanding access to swimming and diving while strengthening neighbourhood bonds across the city.
