lifestyle
Locals Reveal Istanbul's Best Restaurants Across Every Neighborhood
Local declarations and established details guide choices across neighborhoods and price points.
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property
Kadıköy Property Prices Surge as Istanbul's Asian Side Shifts Focus
Activity around established local spots reflects shifting interest on Istanbul's Asian side.
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Istanbul's Youth Orchestra Performs Genre-Blending Collaboration at Harbiye Theatre
The İBB Gençlik Orkestrası and Kurtalan Ekspres performance at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Açıkhava Tiyatrosu illustrates the city's approach to cultural programming alongside practices seen in other major global centres.
community
Istanbul Foodies Flock to Cihangir for Authentic Van-Style Breakfasts
A dozen spots across the city serve the full serpme kahvalti ritual that locals treat as an unhurried weekend event.
lifestyle
Istanbul Food Tour Launches 2026: €115 Covers 16 Must-Try Local Dishes
A recommended street-food and market circuit starts at the Spice Bazaar before crossing by ferry to Kadıköy.
wellness
Istanbul's Free Outdoor Gyms: Train Without Spending a Lira
From the Bosphorus shoreline to the hills of Belgrad Forest, the city's open-air fitness infrastructure has quietly grown into one of its most underused public assets.
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Istanbul Renters Lost Thousands to Fake Property Listings This Year
Duplicate and fabricated apartment images are pushing up rents, trapping families in fraudulent contracts, and hitting the city's most vulnerable neighbourhoods hardest.
culture
Ghada Amer Returns to Istanbul After 17 Years at Dirimart
April exhibitions at city galleries highlighted embroidery, identity and environmental themes that continue to shape Istanbul’s standing as a contemporary art hub.
community
Istanbul's Best Food Destinations: Traditional Spreads to Bosphorus Views
From traditional morning spreads to scenic Bosphorus views, here is where to find established culinary experiences in the city.
property
Istanbul Property Prices Surge 6.8% as Citizenship Investment Drives Demand
Second-quarter figures released this week show residential values climbing faster than in 2025, driven by the citizenship-by-investment route and demand in central districts.
wellness
Istanbul Residents Transform Health Through Local Hiking, Yoga
Istanbul residents share their journeys of wellness and self-improvement, from hiking in Belgrad Forest to practicing yoga in Kadıköy