New Art Season

September is not just the start of the calendar for Istanbul; it is the beating heart of culture and art, which is picking up speed once again. In this issue, we explore the three main axes that set the city’s rhythm: the

Special Issue: Cyprus

Cyprus, known as the “Babyland” but in recent years associated with mafia figures, has become synonymous with casinos and money laundering. In this issue, we have compiled topics that caught our attention in Cyprus and are truly worthy of discussion.

A Conversation with AI

Our cover story is based on a conversation between a human and AI. It is a striking profound exchange of ideas between a human being and AI; strange and gripping. The level of intelligence displayed by both parties almost mesmerizes the reader.

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Spiritual Haven

The rising cost of living, the deepening economic crisis, the diminishing trust in justice, the corruption of the social fabric, and the pressures on the media… We have left another year behind in the shadow of all these challenges. So, where is

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Akbelen Forest, home to various tree species, such as pine, oak, alder, and chestnut as well as; different wild animals such as bear, deer, boar, fox, and rabbit has been under threat by a coal mine plan since 2021. If this plan

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Tersane Istanbul

Tabanlioğlu Architects are engaged in the restoration of the historic 15th Century Haliç Tersanesi (Golden Horn shipyard) The project regenerates a former industrial area of coastline to create a new cultural destination for the city, with hotels, housing, offices and leisure alongside