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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: October 19–26, 2025 World & General Australia sees benefits from school phone banTwo years after banning mobile phones in schools, Australia reports that students experience calmer classroom starts, fewer distractions, and increased face-to-face…

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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: September 22–28, 2025 Around the World Italy Considers “Dog Tourist Tax” – In Bolzano province, lawmakers proposed a tax on dogs: visitors would pay €1.50 per dog per night, and locals would pay…

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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: September 15–21, 2025 Around the World Germany’s famous Oktoberfest comes to Istanbul on September 27–28 at Life Park. The festival features Bavarian food, games, workshops, and live music from Gripin, Adamlar, Yüksek Sadakat, Can Gox, and Nova…

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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: September 8–14, 2025 Around the World A provocative new mural by Banksy appeared outside London’s Royal Courts of Justice, depicting a judge violently beating an unarmed protester with a gavel. The artwork was…

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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: September 1–7, 2025 Around the World The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is rapidly breaking up into massive chunks, scientists say. Calved from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne ice shelf in 1986, it once weighed nearly 1 trillion tonnes and was bigger…

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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: August 25–30, 2025 Around the World India-Japan Strengthen Ties: During Prime Minister Modi’s stopover before visiting China, Japan pledged $68 billion in investments in India and launched a new cooperation initiative on semiconductors…

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Istanbul Times – Global & Local Highlights: August 18–24, 2025 Silicon Valley Wave: “Palantir Mafia” Many of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups were founded by former Palantir employees, forming a tight-knit network called the “Palantir Mafia.” Alumni use WhatsApp groups like “Palantir Pals” for hiring, funding,…

Perfect Guide to Sultanahmet: 10 Best Things to Do

Sultanahmet, Istanbul’s historic Old City, is the heart of the city’s rich culture and history. Named after Sultan Ahmet I, who commissioned the famous Blue Mosque, this district is packed with architectural marvels, bustling bazaars, and hidden gems. Sultanahmet is often where tourists…