Explore
İstanbul’s creative renaissance: contemporary art and sustainability in the cultural capital
In partnership with GoTürkiye
In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we uncover how İstanbul’s contemporary art scene fuses heritage with innovation, from major museums to artists like Deniz Sağdıç reshaping creativity and impact.
Economy
Turkey's Central Bank surprises markets with sharp rate cut
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has cut its benchmark one-week repo rate by 250 basis points, bringing it down to 47.5%. The move exceeded economists' forecasts of a 150-basis-point reduction and marked a shift in monetary policy after eight consecutive meetings.
Europe
Orbán ends EU presidency with ceasefire mission, to Ukraine's dismay
The Hungarian prime minister is set to meet Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, continuing his efforts to promote his vision for Ukraine — which Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blasted as an attempt to boost his "personal image".
Meet The Locals
Meet a digital nomad thriving in İstanbul
In partnership with GoTürkiye
Looking for a new expat destination? In this episode of Meet the Locals, a digital nomad shares her experiences of living and working in the vibrant, multicultural city of İstanbul, where ancient history and modern life intertwine seamlessly.