Served in countless varieties, the comfort dish anchors everyday life in the Turkish megalopolis — from sunrise to the small ...

My first encounter with Istanbul was a simple transfer at the old Ataturk Airport. As for almost all frequent travellers, ...

Istanbul is more than a destination — it’s a living, breathing tapestry of cultures, history, and unforgettable experiences that make it one of the world’s most captivating cities.

In December, Euromonitor International released its annual list of the Top 100 City Destinations in the world for 2023. The report compared cities using 55 metrics across six categories, including ...

Turkey has been in the news in recent weeks for a role it knows well: peacemaker. As tensions simmer between the United States and Iran, Turkey has attempted to bring U.S. and Iranian officials to the ...

You're reading AL-Monitor City Pulse — Istanbul, a weekly exploration of Istanbul’s vibrant arts and culture scene with insights on key social happenings and off the beaten path recommendations. To ...

Where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul is a dizzying array of Byzantine treasures and soaring minarets, bisected by the Bosphorus strait. Though it’s long captivated visitors with its ancient charms, a ...

ISTANBULISTANBUL — Istanbul, the city nestled along the Bosphorus strait for more than 2,500 years, takes another small step on its journey through history this week as voters decide who will lead the ...

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You can understand his frustration. So much else happens in Pamuk’s novels beyond the obliteration of decaying Ottoman mansions, misty winding lanes and quaint artisan shops by high-rise towers, urban ...