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Istanbul on Saturday launched a year of art events as it became one of three European Capitals of Culture for 2010, feting the occasion with concerts, street shows and firework displays.
The accolade, bestowed by the European Union, is seen by Turkey as an opportunity to reaffirm its [...]...
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Did I say The Monk was in Istanbul? Well, ok, not The Monk himself, because Julian Mantle, The Monk in the book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a fiction character. However, the author of the book Robin Sharma was in indeed in town.
On September 7th I had the chance to attend his one [...]...
Turkey views Catholic leader Pope Benedict XVIs visit to Turkey next week as a chance to enhance inter-cultural dialogue.The pope is expected to deliver some contributory statements ahead of his visit to Turkey.
Although not included in his official program, the pope might pay a visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Turkey has completed all [...]...
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The figures released by TUIK say that 73,000 new babies are born in Turkey every month.Turkeys population will top 74 million in September, according to figures released by the Turkish Board of Statistics (TUIK) on Wednesday.By the end of the year, Turkeys population will be approximately 74.3 million, according to the TUIK study.
Istanbul, by far [...]...
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