New Research Highlights Gerhard Kessler's Radio Diary During Istanbul Exile

 

New Research Highlights Gerhard Kessler's Radio Diary During Istanbul Exile

Recent academic publications continue to document the experiences of German exiles in the Middle East during the 20th century. An article published in the OpenEdition Journals by researcher Nazan Maksudyan specifically examines the radio diary of Gerhard Kessler (1883–1963) during his period of exile in Istanbul. The academic paper delves into themes of isolation, mediation, and the concept of an "audible refuge," contributing valuable insights to the historical fields of German exile biographies and transnational migration studies.

Source Link: https://journals.openedition.org/diasporas/19083

Ukrainian Civil Society Advances Istanbul Convention Implementation

 

Ukrainian Civil Society Advances Istanbul Convention Implementation

In an ongoing effort to combat violence against women and domestic violence, the Ukrainian charitable foundation "Sylni" has successfully concluded an educational project supporting the implementation of the Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention in Ukraine. The initiative, titled "Stop to violence: raising teenage boys to respect women and girls," targeted key adult influencers, including parents, teachers, and psychologists. By providing online courses and practical emotional regulation tools, the project aimed to address harmful gender stereotypes and foster respectful, non-violent attitudes toward women and girls.

Source Link: https://www.coe.int/en/web/kyiv/-/ukrainian-civil-society-supports-the-implementation-of-the-istanbul-convention

Sarıyer Sakinleri Artan Kene Vakalarına Karşı Alarma Geçti

 

Sarıyer Sakinleri Artan Kene Vakalarına Karşı Alarma Geçti

İstanbul'un Sarıyer ilçesine bağlı Ayazağa mahallesinde yaşayan vatandaşlar, bölgede son dönemde gözle görülür şekilde artış gösteren kene popülasyonu nedeniyle yetkililere çağrıda bulundu. Havaların serinlemeye başladığı akşam saatlerinde çocuk oyun alanları, yaya yolları ve diğer kamusal alanlarda yoğun olarak görülen keneler, mahalle sakinleri arasında hastalık taşıma riski sebebiyle halk sağlığı endişelerini artırdı. Bölge halkı, yerel yönetimlerden acil haşere kontrol ve ilaçlama çalışmalarının yürütülmesini talep ediyor.

Kaynak Linki: https://www.dailysabah.com/turkiye/istanbul/residents-raise-alarm-as-ticks-spread-across-istanbul-neighborhood

Energy Efficiency Summit Positions Istanbul for a Net-Zero Future

 

Energy Efficiency Summit Positions Istanbul for a Net-Zero Future

As part of its transition towards a net-zero economy by 2053, Türkiye has placed energy efficiency at the core of its environmental strategies. Between June 4 and 7, 2026, Istanbul hosted the inaugural "Zero Waste Festival" operating under the theme of "Energy Efficiency, Transformation in the Future." The summit brought together officials and the public to promote sustainable practices, emphasizing the necessity of integrating energy conservation and circular economy principles across all sectors, including industry, agriculture, transportation, and public life.

Source Link: https://www.azernews.az/region/259312.html

Mahkeme, Yerebatan Sarnıcı'nın Bakanlığa Devrini Durdurdu

 

Mahkeme, Yerebatan Sarnıcı'nın Bakanlığa Devrini Durdurdu

İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (İBB) ile Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü arasında mülkiyet krizine neden olan Yerebatan Sarnıcı'nın devir işlemleri yargıya taşındı. İstanbul 8. İdare Mahkemesi, tarihi yapının İBB'den tahliye edilerek Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığına bağlı Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü'ne devredilmesi kararının yürütmesini durdurdu. Fatih Kaymakamlığı'nın tahliye talebiyle Haziran ayı başında bilet gişeleri sökülmüş ve sarnıç geçici olarak ziyarete kapatılmıştı. Alınan bu son yargı kararı ile telafisi güç zararlar doğabileceği gerekçesiyle tahliye süreci yasal yollarla askıya alındı.

Kaynak Linkleri:

• https://bianet.org/haber/court-stays-ministry-s-takeover-of-istanbuls-basilica-cistern-320218

• Türkiye Today

A Mega-Night of Culture and Festivals in Istanbul

 

A Mega-Night of Culture and Festivals in Istanbul

Istanbul continues to solidify its status as a global cultural center by hosting major simultaneous international events and art exhibitions. In late May 2026, the city gathered approximately 140,000 spectators in a single night due to concurrent stadium concerts, including performances by Kanye West at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium and Andrea Bocelli at the Beşiktaş Park Stadium. Alongside massive entertainment events, the city is hosting significant cultural exhibitions, such as a contemporary art show at Müze Gazhane titled "Calm," which examines urban shelter and animal rights. These events underscore Istanbul's vibrant integration of art, social awareness, and large-scale entertainment.

Source Links:

• https://modern.az/en/medeniyyet/622573/istanbul-gathered-140-thousand-spectators-in-one-night/

• https://www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2026-06-05/art-animals-and-right-shelter-istanbul

Istanbul Anchors Its Position as the Mediterranean's New Cruise Hub

 

Istanbul Anchors Its Position as the Mediterranean's New Cruise Hub

The cruise tourism sector in Türkiye is experiencing rapid expansion, with Istanbul increasingly serving as a primary starting point and homeport for Mediterranean cruise voyages. Supported by heavy infrastructural developments such as Galataport Istanbul, this transformation is reshaping the regional cruise market. According to industry reports, this strategic shift not only boosts overall passenger volumes but also extends the duration of tourist stays before and after their cruises, thereby increasing local economic activity and revenue for the city.

Source Links:

• https://ftnnews.com/travel-news/news-from-turkey/istanbul-is-becoming-the-mediterraneans-next-cruise-hotspot/

• Travel And Tour World