Selin Karakurt's boutique hospitality ventures in Balat and Beyoğlu are proving that authentic, neighbourhood-led tourism can outpace the mass-market model.
As independent kahvehanes close along Istanbul's most historic streets, residents warn that affordable community spaces are disappearing faster than the neighbourhood's charm.
As the city grapples with pollution, water scarcity, and rapid urbanization, municipal authorities face pivotal choices that will determine whether Istanbul can balance growth with genuine environmental transformation.
As affordable co-working hubs proliferate from Beyoğlu to Kadıköy, young entrepreneurs are creating employment patterns that challenge traditional corporate hierarchies and reshape how the city attracts and retains skilled workers.
From Gulhane to Yildiz, navigating Istanbul's outdoor havens requires knowing the hidden fees, best times to visit, and practical tips for locals and visitors alike.
From Beyoğlu's rooftop bars overlooking two continents to underground meyhanes in Galata, Istanbul offers a nocturnal experience you simply cannot replicate anywhere else on Earth.
From choosing the right school to weekend adventures across two continents, here's how Istanbul parents navigate education, play and community in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
As digital payment platforms and crypto ventures flourish in Beyoğlu and Levent, regulators and users wrestle with security, inequality, and the human cost of automation.
From restored Ottoman venues to cutting-edge independent cinemas, Istanbul's performing arts sector has become the primary voice articulating the city's contemporary cultural consciousness.
As the city races to modernise its Byzantine infrastructure, a unique blend of Turkish innovation, Middle Eastern capital, and European ambition is creating a smart city model that's catching global attention.
From Beyoğlu's coffee shops to Kadıköy's ferries, a new wave of locally-funded tech companies is solving the friction points that have long frustrated residents.
As artificial intelligence quietly embeds itself into everything from public transport to neighbourhood shops, ordinary Istanbulites are discovering both convenience and complexity in their transformed routines.
Engineers and municipal leaders reveal competing priorities for the Anatolian Side's infrastructure future as the city grapples with 2.6 million daily commuters.
As the metropolitan area grapples with air quality and waste management, leading voices outline ambitious plans to reshape how Turkey's largest city approaches its ecological footprint.
