(PAST EVENT) Halloween Istanbul Internationals Carnival
We're having a party, you're in for a scare! It's a Halloween Bash, so dress up if you dare! Join us on Friday 28...
(PAST EVENT) We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues – Global Issues,...
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...
Eton Academy: The Gateway for Accredited Homeschooling by Cambridge Assessment
Your child deserves a better future, and nothing can help them change and improve quite like a high quality education that meets international standards....
STD & STI Testing In Turkey: Tips and Advice
Turkey is one of the few countries in the world where the rate of HIV/AIDS cases has been increasing in the past decade. Despite...
(PAST EVENT) We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues – New Beginnings
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...
Hiring: Senior Science Editor @ Interesting Engineering
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...
Renter’s Rights in Turkey: How Much Can a Landlord Raise the...
Rent increases are an unpleasant but inevitable part of adult life. However, as rent prices have spiked by an unprecedented degree over the past...
Hiring: Native English Speaking Teachers @ Sariyer (Primary and Preschool)
A reputable primary and preschool based in Sariyer has reached out regarding their search for qualified, experienced Native English speaking teachers. The positions offer...
Notting Hill Turkey: Learn Turkish to Explore a Fascinating Culture and...
Learn Turkish, to explore a very interesting culture while living in Turkey and get integrated easily in the Turkish community.
Notting Hill Turkey is providing...
Get Your Residence Permit in 10 (Somewhat) Easy Steps
Editor's Note: This piece was first published in 2015, and was most recently updated in May of 2022.
Important Note: The Covid-19 pandemic had a...
Noga Erez Lights Up Salon IKSV With Back-to-Back Nights of Energetic...
Every year when Salon IKSV announce their season's program, I inevitably find myself discovering a new artist I want to catch live and thus...
Five Artists to Check Out at This Year’s Summerdaze Festival (June...
Whenever a festival is announced, we usually take it upon ourselves to do a bit of investigative research of the performers. Not only does...
University & Erasmus Student Open Call: Join the Yabangee Events &...
Every semester, Yabangee looks to connect with university students to collaborate on their event calendar. These volunteer positions are largely flexible and depend on...
Midnight at the Pera Palace
A young journalist travels back in time to 1919 Istanbul, accidentally disrupting the natural flow of history. She must act quickly to prevent the...
(PAST EVENT) Istanbul Meyhane Nights: Experiencing Meyhane Culture (Session #1)
Meyhane culture, while mostly reserved for special occasions these days, is still one of our favorite aspects of living in Turkey. The many shared...
Hiring: Native English Speaking Customer Service Specialist @ Hudson Furniture (Kadıköy)
A local liaison of Hudson Furniture, located centrally in Kalamış (Kadıköy), Istanbul is seeking an ideal candidate who loves talking to people and proactively...
(PAST EVENT) Istanbul Meyhane Nights: Experiencing Meyhane Culture – Session #2
Meyhane culture, while mostly reserved for special occasions these days, is still one of our favorite aspects of living in Turkey. The many shared...
Other Lives Brings Atmospheric Indie Rock Life to Salon IKSV
After a long drought, my thirst for a familiar indie rock live show was quenched at Salon IKSV with a much anticipated performance from...
Guide to Registering Utilities in Istanbul
So you’ve found somewhere to live in the urban jungle of Istanbul – congratulations! Opening utility accounts is not that difficult but can be...
In Conversation with The Away Days: Seven Years Later with Istanbul’s...
Many years ago - seven to be exact - Yabangee sat down for an interview with a young band that was making serious waves...
Off In The Direction Of Tarabya (Poem)
cold, dark, eerie
leather soles staccato along pavements
avoiding cracks and stray van
İstanbul becalmed, again
street lamps whisper through hüzün
diesel engines growl like kangal
buses ready to depart
north...
Escapist: Real Escape Room Fun for English Speakers in Istanbul
I'd be hard pressed to think of a more wholesome group activity I've taken part in these last few years, than when a group...
Aliens On The Minibus (Poem)
“İnek var!” an alien called to the driver.
“İnek mi var?” I replied to her great surprise
then suddenly as if by pure magic
inek appeared in...
Theatre Review: 3 Short Comedy Plays in 1 Night!
Under the direction of Kenny Laurie, comes together three half-hour comedy plays that tell the tales of transformation and rebirth. Come Again! is the...