From Beyoğlu's rooftop gardens to the Golden Horn cleanup, new environmental initiatives are tackling pollution, costs, and quality of life in Turkey's largest city.
Decades of policy shifts, funding constraints, and institutional tensions have created the perfect storm facing Turkey's premier academic institutions in 2026.
As accommodation costs in Beyoğlu and Fatih districts reach breaking point, thousands of young people are abandoning their studies or commuting hours daily—threatening the city's status as a global education hub.
As migration pressures mount globally, Turkey's largest city is charting a distinctly different course from Western peers in managing its multicultural population.
A surprise decision by city planners this week to freeze residential approvals in central districts has reignited debate over preservation versus development in Turkey's most expensive real estate market.
As rescue operations across global hotspots expose gaps in coordination, Istanbul's authorities face pivotal choices about reforming their own crisis management systems.
As the Kanal Istanbul megaproject faces scrutiny, city planners argue the metro expansion and airport investments position Istanbul competitively—but questions linger about coordination and timeline management.
As tuition fees surge and dormitory spaces dwindle, the scramble for student accommodation is transforming rental markets across Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Şişli, forcing families to choose between education and affordability.
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.
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.
