Metropolis on Two Continents

Jean Michel Jarre in Istanbul

Jean Michel Jarre in Istanbul

May 24, 2010

Jean Michel Jarre is coming to Istanbul with his 2010 Tour. Jean wished to pay tribute to this legendary, cult science fiction author of 2001 and 2010 in giving the title of « 2010 » to his world tour which debuted six months ago to full houses in the United Kingdom, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Holland, Poland…and now Istanbul on June 15 at Turkcell Kuruçeşme...

Istanbul International Film Festival 2010

The International Istanbul Film Festival kicked off Friday night, bringing together more than 200 films from 57 countries. This year, through April 18, The eagerly awaited 29th festival will host more than 200 films in 23 categories, screening new features from 2009 and 2010 along with unforgettable classics and works by master filmmakers. The festival will...

Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Opening Ceremony Is Tonight!

The anticipation has been building and finally the opening ceremony of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture is tonight! Various programs which will be realized simultaneously with the celebrations in Golden Horn, will go on in several parts of the city for Istanbul locals and visitors to celebrate Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture. Istanbul is going...

Istanbul Fashion Week 2010

Istanbul Fashion Week 2010 will have a greater impact this year internationally as Istanbul is a 2010 European Capital of Culture. The second Istanbul Fashion Week (IFW) which unites fashion in Turkey under a single roof by bringing the leading fashion designers of our country and ready-wear brands together, will be taking place on 3-6 February 2010. The first...

Istanbul Kicks Off 2010 European Capital of Culture Celebrations

Istanbul Kicks Off 2010 European Capital of Culture Celebrations

Jan 8, 2010

Istanbul will launch its year as European Capital of Culture on January 16, with an all-night party throughout the city. Musicians will perform at six different public squares, museums will be free and open until dawn, and fireworks will sparkle over the city’s fabled waterways. Turkish pop star Tarkan will perform at Taksim Square in the center of town...