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"Undisclosed plans for Haydarpaşa 'killing Istanbul softly'Işıl EğrikavukISTANBUL- Hürriyet Daily NewsA major architectural transformation project that will reconstruct the historic Haydarpaşa train station, the Haydarpaşa port and the surrounding area has caused a stir in Kadiköy. Although Istanbul authorities have accepted a plan to rezone the area, the details of the plan are still unknown to the public. Architects, NGOs and urban planners...  

"TURKEY: ISTANBUL GETS IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRITMonique Jaques 12/22/09A EurasiaNet Photo EssayAt this time of year, it’s almost as if the year 1453 never happened in Istanbul.Prior to the city’s conquest by Ottoman Turks, present-day Istanbul was known as Constantinople, one of the major centers of the Christian faith. These days, given the profusion of over-the-top Christmas light displays and decorations, it seems that Istanbul residents are...  

"Istanbul street named after French friend of TurksClaude Farrere is no more than a street’s name in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district for many residents. Although contemporary Sarkozy-led France follows anti-Turkish policies, his countryman Farrere was an author who defended Turkish ambitions during World War I, even in the face of harsh criticism"More:Istanbul street named after French friend of Turks - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review  

"Gas blast at Istanbul high school injures 4A gas explosion at a high school in the Turkish largest city of Istanbul injured four people Tuesday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."More:Gas blast at Istanbul high school injures 4 - People's Daily Online  

Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, home to the Sultans for 4 centuries, was where Ottoman cuisine was refined and perfected. Did you know that some of the chefs at Topkapi spent their entire lifes working on one single dish? Istanbul has been named as one of Europe’s 2010 Capitals of Culture, with cultural and heritage landmarks being revived all [...]  

"Sparkle extends its IP backbone into Istanbul and BucharestTelecom Italia Sparkle has announced that the reach of SEABONE, its global 1.5Tbps IP backbone, has been extended to Bucharest (Romania) and Istanbul (Turkey). SEABONE now offers its suite of IP connectivity solutions to the local Balkan and international communities of ISPs, ASPs and content providers who are actively developing their businesses in the fast-growing markets of Romania...  

"Galloway's Gaza convoy reaches IstanbulGaza – Ma’an – British MP George Galloway’s third “Viva Palestina” convoy arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday on its way to Gaza.The convoy of 200 vehicles is winding its way from London across Europe and the Levant, planning to enter the besieged Gaza Strip through the Egyptian-controlled Rafah crossing on 27 December."More:Maan News Agency: Galloway's Gaza convoy reaches Istanbul  

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Some 200 Kurdish protesters hurled stones and firebombs at shops, homes and cars in one of Istanbul's busiest districts on Sunday, denouncing a court decision to close down a pro-Kurdish party on charges of ties to rebels.  

"Young Turk: W Istanbul HotelBy PELIN TURGUTBuilt in 1875 on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus, Istanbul's Akaretler Row Houses were once regarded as a symbol of change and modernity. The 33 elegantly neoclassical dwellings were designed by a Paris-educated, Ottoman-Armenian architect as accommodation for military staff based in the nearby Dolmabahce Palace. Modern Turkey's founder and onetime army officer, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, lived for a...  

Turkish nationalists and Kurdish activists clashed in Istanbul Sunday, leaving at least one person injured from a gunshot during street battles, an AFP reporter said.It was the third straight day of street violence after the constitutional court outlawed Turkey's main Kurdish party, the Democratic Society Party (DTP), for links with Kurdish rebels who have led a 25-year insurgency in the southeast.The unrest in central Istanbul, involving some...  

"Global Spa Summit to be held in Istanbul, Turkey from May 16 to 19, 2010Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 18:00 Hrs [IST]By HBI Staff | MumbaiThe directors of the Global Spa Summit (GSS) announced that the fourth annual summit will be held from May 16 to 19, 2010 at the Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The event will be attended by top spa, hospitality and wellness executives from around the world. The summit is expected to...  

"'We apologize to Azerbaijani Turks' campaign in Istanbul collects over 70,000 signaturesThe campaign “No to Armenian opening! We apologize to Azerbaijani Turks” launched by Nationalist Movement Party (NMP) Fatih organization in Istanbul on Oct. 22 has ended."More:Today.Az - "We apologize to Azerbaijani Turks" campaign in Istanbul collects over 70,000 signatures  

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Clashes erupted in Istanbul's busy Beyoglu district on Sunday as around 200 Kurds protesting at the closure of a leading Kurdish party clashed with Turkish nationalists and police, Turkish media reported.  

The International Women of Istanbul have been hosting a holiday bazaar in Istanbul for 40 years. The event is one of the highlights on the Istanbul calendar each year.Contributor: Richard CarrieroPublished: Dec 12, 2009  

"Çiragan Palace, IstanbulJohn Henzell * Last Updated: November 19. 2009 10:17PM UAE / November 19. 2009 6:17PM GMTThe Çiragan Palace Kempinski offers great views of the Bosphorus. Courtesy Kempinski HotelsThe welcomeOne minute we were snarled in traffic on the road leading along the European bank of the Bosphorus and the next we had descended below street level to the arrivals area of the Çragan Palace, insulated with unexpected efficiency...