Istanbul

The Captivating Style And Energy Of Istanbul

Simone Girner | Posted 05.25.2012

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From the ornate interiors of the many mosques to the buzzing rooftop bars with sweeping views, the city mesmerizes with its tug between cultural heritage and captivating energy.

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Traffic Solutions for the Future

J. Michael Welton | Posted 05.24.2012

After decades of urban and suburban infrastructure designed by traffic engineers who've delivered tangled and ever-slowing meaning to the word oxymoron, Audi is turning to the architecture community for new solutions.

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Turkey in Seven Days (PHOTOS)

G Adventures | Posted 05.13.2012

Read More: Istanbul, Turkey, Travel, G Adventures, Adventure Travel, Slidepollajax, Travel News

What is a trip to Turkey without some hookah?

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5 Bizarre Souvenirs I Brought Back From Vietnam

Peter Mandel | Posted 05.12.2012

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You can keep your fine art, your lacquerware, your hand-woven silk. When it comes to souvenirs, I want weird.

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Freak Storm Sparks Yacht Inferno

Posted 04.19.2012

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A heavy windstorm nearly caused a tragedy in Turkey on Wednesday after a yacht caught fire, CNN reports. The vessel was cruising in the Bosphorus,...

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Washington and Tehran's Vicious Spin Cycle

Jamal Abdi | Posted 04.18.2012

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If Iran and the U.S. are unable to build positive sum political space and the mutual spin becomes a vicious cycle, the negotiations could easily spin into failure.

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Various And Gould Perform "Guest Work" On The Street In Istanbul

Jaime Rojo & Steven Harrington | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Istanbul, Brooklyn Street Art, Various & Gould, Steven P. Harrington, Turkey, Ç??DEM MICHALSKI, MERVE ?END?L, N?LS PETTER LÖFSTEDT & ER?K VESTMAN, Gülbin Eri?, WILLIAM BUCHINA, GAMZE ÖZER, MERVE MORKOÇ, TAYFUN SERTTA?, Jaime Rojo, Home News

The German Street Art Duo and "Berlistanbul" A cobalt blue streak sweeps through a narrow street in Istanbul as Various and Gould don fluorescent o...

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A Minor Diversion: Playing House In A Vacation Rental

Diya Luke | Posted 04.16.2012

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In Penang, we stayed at an ultra-luxury two bedroom beachfront apartment with a private beach, pool, tennis court, playground and daily maid service for $110 a night.

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PHOTOS: How To Stay On Budget In Turkey

G Adventures | Posted 04.14.2012

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There are many ways to stretch your Lira in order to appreciate such a diverse country.

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Iran, World Powers Set To Start Crucial Nuclear Talks

Reuters | Posted 04.14.2012

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ISTANBUL, April 13 (Reuters) - Iran's chief nuclear negotiator arrived in Istanbul on Friday for his first talks with the world powers in more than...

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Multiple Bombs In Istanbul

AP | Posted 04.02.2012

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ISTANBUL -- A small bomb went off in Istanbul on Monday, injuring two people hours after police defused another device near a luxury hotel. The bomb ...

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'Pink Certificate' Required For Turkish Military Exemption

Posted 03.26.2012

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Being a gay man officially means you're exempt from the otherwise mandatory years of Turkish military service. However, as the BBC is reporting, t...

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Jailed Journalists In Turkey Released

AP | SELCAN HACAOGLU | Posted 05.12.2012

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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Four Turkish journalists were freed from jail Monday, a year after they were detained in a case that has raised fears for pres...

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LOOK: Istanbul, A Straining Metropolis With Big Dreams

AP | CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA | Posted 05.11.2012

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ISTANBUL (AP) — On a moonlit night in the backstreets of Beyoglu, one of Istanbul's oldest districts, the worn facades and sharp-angled shadows reca...

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Istanbul Photographer's Magical Instagrams

Posted 02.24.2012

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Pablo Picasso reportedly once said, "All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." With this in mind, we are...

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PHOTOS: The World's 11 Coolest Train Stations

BootsnAll | Posted 04.23.2012

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No matter how many improvements are made to transportation methods, there's something undeniably appealing about old-school train travel.

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PHOTOS: Spring Break In Europe?

Travelzoo | Posted 04.14.2012

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Although spring break standbys -- Cancun, Jamaica, Havasu, Las Vegas and Florida -- certainly have their appeal, savvy travelers looking for an experience (and a deal or two) should look east to Europe.

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PHOTOS: Istanbul's 10 Most Romantic Spots

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 04.01.2012

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. Majestically astride two continents, it is a mystical playground of historical marvels, a palimpsest of civilizations that takes travelers back in time.

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A Photo Guide to 10 Turkish Culinary Delights

BootsnAll | Posted 01.03.2012

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Filling one's belly in Istanbul is not challenging as long as you are a carnivore, but finding an impressive place to eat is not so simple.

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Islam, Gender And Democracy In Turkey

Roger Friedland | Posted 02.28.2012

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In Turkey secularism means state control of Islam and the exclusion of Islam from the public sphere, an enforced privatization of religion. Ataturk's secular republic had shut down all independent mosques.

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PHOTOS: City Visits For Architecture Buffs

BootsnAll | Posted 02.26.2012

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Here are seven great cities for architecture buffs and a few highlights not to miss in each one.

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Muslim Lite: Women, Islam and the Turkish Way

Roger Friedland | Posted 02.19.2012

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Democracy is about the right to choose. Turkey is at a critical cusp, and I cannot help feeling that, with the proliferation of young women like these, the future of Turkey's democracy is in good hands.

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Eat Your Way Through Istanbul (PHOTOS)

Anne Peterson | Posted 01.21.2012

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One sweet, brothy soup involved grilled peaches, chestnuts, hunks of tender lamb and soft potatoes. I drooled over the spinach and chickpeas creamed in yogurt. The divine after-meal tea was clove, cinnamon and ginger.

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Good-Neighbor Policy for Afghanistan?

Jayshree Bajoria | Posted 01.04.2012

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To build a regional consensus on Afghanistan's future, on November 2, foreign ministers from fourteen countries--including India, Pakistan, China, and Russia--plus officials from the United States and some European countries are meeting in Istanbul.

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PHOTOS: Inside The Treasury Of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Posted 12.16.2011

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A new book from Assouline offers a stunning glimpse inside the treasury of Istanbul's famed Grand Bazaar, one of the city's preeminent tourist attract...

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