Can Istanbul Be Named Europe’s Green Capital in 2017?
Istanbul, Bursa and ten other cities want to be Europe's Green Capital in 2017. Do we stand a chance against the lean, green cities...
An Opportunity to Join the Istanbul International A Cappella Choir
Istanbul International A Cappella Choir, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Centre, is seeking out new members.
From the organizer:
Istanbul International A Cappella Choir is...
Yabangees Making a Difference: Yesilist Eco-Pioneer Ulli Allmendinger
This month, Yesilist connected with Ulli Allmendinger, MSc. Ayurveda, to talk about the lifestyle behind Ayurveda and what she does on a daily basis...
(PAST EVENT) Agar Agar @ Salon IKSV
French electro-pop ensemble Agar Agar has been making noise all around the world with their new album and video game 'Play Test'. Uniting with...
(POSTPONED) 100% Presents: Picnic and Gathering @ Life Park Q Garden
100% Music presents Picnic & Gathering at Life Park Q Garden on Sunday 3 September at 15.00. Join for a fun time filled with...
Calling All Bands, Artists and Volunteers: We Are All Refugees –...
Last year's We Are All Refugees benefit performance for Syrian refugees was a huge success. With over 800 attendees through the course of the night,...
10 Gardening Projects for an Urban Home
Written by Jessica Sim and originally published on Yesilist English.
Amidst compact apartment blocks and bustling roads, opportunities to garden in Istanbul can feel scarce....
Help an Academic: EURA-NET Research Interview Calls for European Migrants
Researchers at the Migration Research Center at Koç University are seeking highly skilled or self-employed European migrants to participate in their study "Transnational Migration...
Books Set in Istanbul
Living in a city of such chaos, wonder and history, it comes as no surprise that novels based in Istanbul capture a bit of...
Snowstanbul – Early Onset Nostalgia Through Photos
Last week's record-breaking snowfall is behind us now, for better or worse. We asked you to send us photos making the best of the...
Past and Future: A Review of Istanbul Modern’s New Permanent Exhibition
By Sam Gimson
Past and Future is a new chronological arrangement of Istanbul Modern's permanent collection, featuring works by many of Turkey's most significant artists....
Turkey’s Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology Needs: A summary
This article was written by Barbara Ann Cash
How do we meet the energy needs of a population of 74 million while simultaneously protecting the...
Yabangee Goes Camping!
Greetings friends! Summer is just around the corner and we thought the best way to celebrate would be to warm up with a little...
Yesilist Eco-Pioneer of the Month: IDA-KEW is Turkey’s Latest and Greatest...
I recently had the fortune of meeting Selma Aydemir, creator of IDA-KEW, a skincare line that is all-natural and boasts ingredients that are, frankly,...
Starting Friday: “25” @ Gallery Ilayda
Gallery Ilayda will celebrate their 25th anniversary with the group exhibition "25" from Friday 14 April through Saturday 20 May.
From the organizer:
At a time...
Help an Academic: Take the ‘Expat Kitchens in Istanbul’ Research Survey
From the survey:
This survey is part of an academic research project titled "Expat Kitchens in Istanbul: Reading Local and Global Identities Through Foodways". The...
My Turkish Neighbours Who Taught Me What ‘Korkma’ Means
In Turkish, the word ‘korkma’ means ‘don’t be scared.’ How I learned this makes for an interesting story—one which strengthened my belief that people,...
Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall: The 2014 Season’s End
And so continues my quest to cover all the performance halls in Istanbul, in the name of art and music. And the next venue...
(PAST EVENT) HOZHO @ Klein Phönix
Portuguese DJ and producer Hozho with his own musical genre of 'Melodark' is in Istanbul once again! Known for incorporating unique intricate melodies into...
“Home” @ x-ist
x-ist will host Engin Konuklu's second solo exhibition "Home" from Thursday 27 October through Saturday 27 November.
From the organizer:
Engin Konuklu, whose first solo exhibition "Éternité"...
Theodore Paul & Gabriel @ Salon IKSV: Reviewed
Theodore Paul & Gabriel played Salon IKSV last night (Friday 19 April) and put in the work winning the audience over to their brand...