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Has your luggage ever been delayed significantly? This past summer I found myself in Istanbul without any of my bags. They eventually arrived 3...

The work permit process in Turkey is unclear or confusing for many people because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent manner in which information and...

Once you’re officially a resident in Turkey, you can buy a Müzekart (“museum card”) – a handy, money-saving tool for expats keen on visiting...

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....

As you reach into your pocket this week to see if you can afford to hit that pricey New Year’s party, you may have...

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...

So you’re thinking about getting married in Turkey. If you’re a foreigner, you probably have quite a few questions about the process. I’m a...

So you've decided to move to Istanbul. Hoş geldiniz and congrats on a fantastic decision! We're confident you'll love it here just as much...

So you’ve found somewhere to live in the urban jungle of Istanbul – congratulations! Opening utility accounts is not that difficult but can be...

If you are in a relationship with a Turkish partner, one of the first things you may notice is not just how much he...

When I first moved to Istanbul, movies were a familiar comfort in an unfamiliar city. As I got older, like most people, life became...

On Friday 19 June, Bassem Youssef brings his stand-up show Belly of the Beast to Istanbul Congress Center, presented by Tuz Biber. Known for...

How does an offhand comment from a fellow cyclist spark a fire that becomes a worldwide phenomenon? To find out, I talked with Sema...

On Tuesday 07 July, Mellon Organization brings Wiz Khalifa to ICC Center Open Air for a large-scale open-air hip-hop show, joined by UZI, Motive,...

The 45th Istanbul Film Festival from IKSV returns this year from Thursday 9 April through Sunday 19 April 2026, with screenings taking place across...

One of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern music, Kanye West will perform in Istanbul on Saturday 30 May at Atatürk Olympic...

To be a true yabancı, there are certain skills you have to master... 1. Become a teaholic. Drinking copious amounts of black tea is an...

Coming around a bend on the Anatolian side between the two bridges is the aptly named Çengelköy. The neighborhood, whose name means hook village in Turkish, is...

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...

Babylon Soundgarden returns to Parkorman on Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August. For two days, the festival brings together international names and local...

There's a maxim of which every new parent should be reminded, and it's something about how nobody else is as interested in your baby...

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...

If you have been living in Turkey long enough, surely you speak enough survival Turkish to get by in everyday life. However, every now...

Everybody’s doing it. Or so I’d been told. Acutely aware of the boundaries imposed by my inherent shyness, clumsiness and geriatric bedtime, I’ve never...