EFDbackup: Neo-Ottomanism doesn’t help; Topkapı Palace kiosk in danger… Istanbul news roundup…

Large cracks detected in Topkapı Palace basement, prompting evacuation

Parts of Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace are slated to undergo a major restoration worth around 10 million Turkish Liras after deep crevices were found in the treasury room of the Ottoman-era palace in July, causing its closure to tourists

Demo in Istanbul over assault of woman who wore shorts

Irish Independent

Demo in Istanbul over assault of woman who wore shorts … Protesters have gathered in centralIstanbul to voice anger after a young nurse was …

Demo in Istanbul over assault of woman who wore shorts – Belfast Telegraph

Turks protest assault of young nurse who wore shorts on bus – The Advocate

Topkapı Palace kiosk in danger, restoration underway, ministry confirms

The Culture Ministry confirms reports about the danger to a major kiosk at Topkapı Palace. A former director of the palace says funding is a serious problem amid other concerns over the palace walls.

Istanbul drops 12 places in global financial centers index amid uncertainties

In a leading index of global financial centers Istanbul has fallen 12 places to 57th, mainly due to uncertainties.

Why Istanbul Is The Most Strategically Important City In The World

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Istanbul lies at the intersection of Europe and Asia and sits along the Bosporus straight which links the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

Istanbul Cat Documentary ‘Kedi’ Bought by Oscilloscope for U.S.

Variety

Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Ceyda Torun’s “Kedi,” a documentary about the street cats of Istanbul. Oscilloscope …

Istanbul Cat Documentary ‘Kedi’ Bought by Oscilloscope for U.S. – Yahoo Movies (blog)

On Istiklal, Istanbul’s Champs-Élysées, Symbols of a City’s Malaise

NYT > Turkey by By TIM ARANGO

There seems to be no end to Turkey’s troubles, from a coup attempt to spillover from the war in Syria. All of that is felt these days on Istiklal Avenue.

Istanbul lifts ban on away fans at football derbies

World Soccer Talk

Istanbul (AFP) – The authorities in Istanbul on Thursday lifted a five-year old ban on away fans attending football derby matches in the Turkish …

Istanbul lifts ban on away fans at derbies – Times of India

Turkey arrests ex Galatasaray star in coup probe – World Soccer Talk