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Zorlu Center always strikes me as one of the most unique spaces in Istanbul, with people finding themselves there for all sorts of different...

In Istanbul, exploring the food landscape that the city has to offer is one of the best activities for people who love trying new...

Istanbul’s air quality is showing signs of improvement, with particulate matter pollution falling 7% in July 2026 compared with the same month last year....

Learning Turkish while living in Istanbul can be an experience both painstaking and profoundly exciting. There is an undefinable moment in this adventure -...

Editor's Note: This piece was first published in 2015, and was most recently updated in 2026 by our editor. The response to first-time applications...

Yoko Ono has spent more than seven decades making art that refuses to behave like an object. Her work often begins with something almost...

When foreigners move to Türkiye, they usually prepare themselves for the obvious cultural shifts—things like dating customs, family dynamics, or the sheer challenge of...

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...

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...

Founded in 1997 by the Kadir Has Foundation, Kadir Has University is one of Istanbul’s leading private universities, best known for transforming the historic...

Head-On by Fatih Akın is one of those films that perfectly encapsulates the beauty and energy of Istanbul, with its flaws and all. The...

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

In my previous article, I wrote about the more difficult side of navigating Turkish family dynamics as a foreign partner. The constant phone calls,...

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'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...

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...

If you want to know how to improve your Turkish, I have one word for you: Bureaucracy. Forget expensive courses and fancy textbooks. Just...

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