Urban Life+12
Third Bosphorus Tunnel Project Moves Into Final Approvals
Engineers unveil the route, the funding mix, and the timeline for what could be the city's longest rail crossing yet.
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Tourism+14
Istanbul Sets a New Tourism Record in the First Quarter
Over 4.6 million visitors arrived in the first three months. Hoteliers are bullish, but the city's old town faces strain.
Economy+16
Levent's Quiet Rise as a Regional Tech and Finance Hub
Foreign banks, AI startups and a new wave of Turkish unicorns are rewriting the office market in the city's business district.
Culture+18
Galata Restoration Wraps Up After Three Years of Careful Work
The historic tower reopens with a redesigned interior, a new viewing deck, and an exhibition tracing 800 years of skyline change.
Sports+20
Istanbul Derby Decided in the 94th Minute
A late header sends one side to the top of the table and reignites a rivalry as old as the league itself.
Politics+22
Istanbul Budget Talks: Transit, Housing and a Push for Green Spaces
The Metropolitan Council debates how to balance ambitious projects against a tight fiscal window for the coming year.
Urban Life+24
Turkey Pilot Expands With Mobile-First League Infrastructure
Regional hosts in Türkiye now get dedicated room tools, faster uploads, and mobile moderation shortcuts.