Tag Archives: Ottoman

The town of the blind

Posted on September 27, 2011 by proverbs6to10

An interesting profile of a lesser known part of Istanbul From Today’s Zaman Kadıköy is indisputably the hub of the Asian side of İstanbul. With its vibrant center and shopping artery, Bahariye Caddesi, lively bars, clubs and restaurants, chic neighborhoods … Continue reading →

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The Greek-Macedonian dispute – time to return to the drawing board?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by proverbs6to10

This is a long but interesting piece by Spyros A. Sofos, a Senior Research Fellow in International Politics at the Helen Bamber Centre for the Study of Rights, Conflict and Mass Violence of Kingston University, London. For those who have an … Continue reading →

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Bettany Hughes Uncovers Istanbul

Posted on January 17, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Thirty years after her first visit, the historian returns to find hidden treasures in the European Capital of Culture for 2010 Firecrackers and cars do not typically mix. But when one of Istanbul’s football teams wins, the traffic in the … Continue reading →

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Walking to Find Byzantium

Posted on May 23, 2009 by proverbs6to10

I have waited until now to catch-up on the walk I have just completed with a group from the Via Egnatia Foundation. Warning this is a long post! I thought I needed time to reflect before putting finger to keyboard. … Continue reading →

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