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Festival that appeals to various tastes of music
ISTANBUL - The one-day Miller Freshtival that will be organized by Miller on May 30 in Istanbul, will introduce music fans to fresh names on the local and international scenes. As well as music, the festival will also be a ground for small shops selling work by young designers, exhibition and filming opportunities.
PKK hits out as it’s caught short
The PKK is increasingly having a hard time. And as they are having a hard time they increase attacks. This situation was very clearly understood during Gül’s latest visit to Baghdad. The General Staff yesterday in the press conference said: "Turkey caught an opportunity to eliminate the PKK. We should not miss it."
Million-dollar Istanbul site visited by millions
ISTANBUL - When surfing the Web for information on one of the most fascinating cities in the world, istanbul.com is near the top of the list for search results. Launched first in English and then in Turkish, the site has almost 500,000 members, gets more than 10 million hits per day and has been offered millions of dollars for its purchase
Uncomfortable topics in current film sector
ANKARA - The International Istanbul Film Festival has not forgotten the film students and beginners. Romanian director Cristian Mungiu came to Istanbul to present a master’s class lecture, which brought together not only students, but also those attracted by his award-winning picture
Duman fans in for a big surprise with new sound
ISTANBUL -Duman fans’ long wait for a new album comes to an end The question now is whether the band’s new sound meets expectations built up since the success of their last album. The much-adored foursome launches not just one, but two albums, and that is not the only surprise in store
Positive signals from exiled Kurdish singer
ISTANBUL - The Justice and Development Party government in a new move gives a green light to an exiled Kurdish musician Şivan Perwer, while also attempting to bring the remains of another exiled Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya to Turkey, who died in France. Perwer welcomed the government’s move, saying he will support peace initiatives
Why is the March 29 election important?
I have been writing for quite some time that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is spending all his energy on the March 29 local polls and he sees everything through this angle, including the stand-by agreement soon to be made with the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, or any vital deal for the economic crisis or the developments in the Middle East that are of a great deal of interest to our foreign policy.
Sotheby’s in winning bid
ISTANBUL - One of the best known auction houses around the world, Sotheby’s has opened a branch in Istanbul. Although the company has been working with Turkish clients and collectors for the past few years it aims to expand its client portfolio. Istanbul should be ready for more art on demand
New Year fun for sale, prices make you pale
ISTANBUL - Istanbul offers many options for those who want to celebrate the New Year dancing, singing, eating and drinking. The New Year’s Eve will most definitely be colorful in the city with an event for every budget from a YTL 50 casual gathering to a YTL 3,650 extravaganza.
Surviving on YTL 527 a month
ANKARA - According to Turkey’s Statistical Institute, a person requires YTL 720 to meet his basic needs. The minimum wage decided this week will be YTL 527 per month for 2009. The country’s 10 million minimum wage earners are used to surviving on very little. Despite the global financial crisis, they have YTL 24 extra to cope with the huge price increases
Enjoy a bit of Paris in the heart of Istanbul
ISTANBUL - Istanbul's restaurant scene has been in need of a brasserie for a long time and last year La Brise swept in to fill the gap. With a relaxed atmosphere, a great menu and mulled wine service throughout the holiday season, La Brise is a standout dining experience
No happy end for Fener
ISTANBUL - Fenerbahçe misses out on its last chance to continue its European campaign after a 1-0 loss to Dynamo Kiev. With its fourth defeat in the Champions League this season, Fener fails to find the consolation of a ticket to the UEFA Cup, the final of which will be played at its home ground next year.
Inspired from ancient history
ISTANBUL - A normal day for Andrea Mugge may be challenging and full of unforeseen events. “In the hotel business, flexibility is the most important motto every day. I enjoy that aspect very much. Despite all planning, however, a lot of unforeseen and interesting things can happen,” she says.
