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In our previous piece we discussed choosing your obstetrician - this was the most difficult part. Now it is time for you to relax...

There are more than 3000 active mosques in Istanbul and, in terms of architectural style, they can generally be categorized as either Byzantine (ancient...

TIYYD is seeking a new Istanbul Site Manager to guide the operations and programs team to better serve our community in line with our...

Yabangee is an English resource for foreigners and locals living in Turkey. With a renewed energy upon us, we are continuing to grow as...

I was told this is how it goes... “Politics in a corporate world is as important as the work you do. Simply performing well...

Finding out that I was pregnant came as a complete surprise, my husband actually found out before I did, but that's a whole other...

One might be surprised to learn an unassuming turn off Istiklal, down an unusually silent path featuring several slumbering cats, and proceeding through an...

Rent increases are an unpleasant but inevitable part of adult life. However, as rent prices have spiked by an unprecedented degree over the past...

Galata is a beautiful neighborhood in the apex of Beyoğlu district. It used to be a sanctuary for Turkey’s Greek, Armenian, Italian and Jewish...

For best results, click to enlarge images. Many a visitor to Turkey sees only Istanbul. As for those those who go beyond Turkey's largest city,...

Turkey maintains strong foreign relations with most countries around the world, and many have dedicated missions to foster diplomatic relationships and provide services to...

Visiting the flea market of Dolapdere is a unique experience, especially at night. Rumor has it some of the products sold there are stolen,...

Turkey is home to some of the world’s oldest wine making traditions, particularly along its Western coastal regions near the Marmara and Aegean seas....

We all have those people who drift in and out of our lives, and years later, we find ourselves musing about them, wondering whatever...

So you're visiting or moving to Turkey and you want to bring your foreign mobile phone with you to happily use here. Great! Let's...

Navigating the theater scene in Istanbul is certainly a challenge at times, especially if you need English subtitles. As a New York theater kid,...

Scorp is hiring! Scorp is a thriving local social media start-up, actively seeking new additions to their marketing department in the role of Digital...

A fresh breeze graced the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center last week as BIFO took stage for its November program, this time...

Marshmello has come a long way since first jumping into the music scene in 2015, by immediately turning heads as an anonymous producer with...

One Love Festival has been a constant in Istanbul's summer festival scene for over 15 years - one of the key players in a...

Renting a flat in Istanbul can be a stressful, intimidating experience - especially for first-timers. There's a lot to take into account and if...

Interesting Engineering has an immediate opening for a senior science editor. We’re looking for a journalist who is eager to report on some of...

We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the...

Wednesday, 26 September The next morning, about forty-five minutes into that day’s walk, I pulled off at a gas station for a morning break. I...