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We are now recruiting three Research Assistants to assist in the methodology of the project Refugee-Led Initiatives in the Middle East. The Research Assistant...

Yabangee is looking for a friendly, reliable, and organised Turkish and English speaker to join our team in a varied role combining event hosting...

Of all the bands to have a dedicated and rowdy following in Istanbul, the Tiger Lillies would be among the least likely. At least...

"Home is where your heart is," they say, but what if your heart is divided across continents? Mine certainly feels that way. I belong...

Istanbul arguably doesn’t really have one central district, like a downtown or a city center. It is a city of many centers, each with...

A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with a new, exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the...

One of the most enlightening aspects of spending time abroad is in realizing just how one's own country portrays the events happening in other...

People often ask me how I manage as a vegetarian in Istanbul, and are shocked when I tell them it's not really that difficult....

She may not recall this as vividly as us, as we did not ask her about it... but we first met Liana Georgi (she/they)...

Stereotypes are inherently oversimplified, but can also hold some truth to them and be a fun(ny) opportunity for self-reflection. The international community living in...

Anyone who has spent time in Turkey, especially Istanbul, will have noted the condition of street animals here. For all the compassion that exists...

Whenever I see Özgecan Arın she’s in costume, a long black evening gown complementing her height as she steps elegantly up to the top...

1. Find some way to convince our friends & families that we're safe here. 2. Stop going to malls so much... or at all. 3. Use...

As New Year’s Eve draws closer, the pressure is increasing on how to best ring in the new year. We’ve asked some of the...

Back at the mosque, I pulled my sleeping bag and tent out of my pack, feeling like an imposter, marveling as I set up...

Arriving to your professional destination can often be a complicated process, with plenty of options and external pressures influencing one's journey. The satisfaction of...

Istanbul's art scene is rich with possibility, but can also be as daunting as it is impressive. For more than a decade, İpek Yeğinsü...

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...

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

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

Did you notice that every Renault 12 in the known universe had disappeared? Are you worried that some black hole had appeared and was...

For visitors to Izmir from other parts of Turkey, morning may herald momentary confusion. Instead of hearing the cries of the simitçi, some hoarse-voiced...

Back in the day, mothers with unwed sons would often be on the look out for a good single girl to wed their sons...

Set against the natural landscape of Kabak Valley, Into the Wild returns from 16 to 19 May for a multi-day gathering that brings together...