F1 on the move Oct 25, 2008
Occasionally, at places like Turkey, where the traffic between the circuit and downtown Istanbul is horrific, drivers can also spend their nights in the motorhomes. But normally, a fleet of about 20 vehicles is required to ferry team personnel between their hotel -- block-booked months in advance -- and racetrack all weekend. (CNN -- International)
Sexiest spots to get a drink, get your groove on Oct 25, 2008
Pickup line: "So, Istanbul, not Constantinople? Let's grab a booth and discuss it.". The hook-up. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Air France Says Profit Target Is Difficult to Meet as Global Traffic Falls Oct 25, 2008
The recession is deepening more than we expected, and the worst is yet to come'' , IATA's chief executive officer, said on a conference call from Istanbul ... Meanwhile, Bisignani is in Istanbul for a meeting this weekend with aviation officials from 14 countries and the European Union on helping airlines deal with the turmoil. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Air France problems signal bad times ahead for industry Oct 24, 2008
"The recession is deepening more than we expected, and the worst is yet to come" Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's chief executive, said during a conference call from Istanbul. "At this rate, losses may be even deeper than our forecast of $5.2 billion for this year" for the industry. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
No let-up for Spurs Oct 22, 2008
An electric atmosphere is in prospect at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul where Turkish champions Galatasaray host Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus in Group B. ... The pair did meet in the group stage of the 2003-04 Champions League with Galatasaray winning 1-0 in Istanbul and Olympiakos easing to a 3-0 success in the return in Greece. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Indian TB test reveals patients at risk Oct 22, 2008
For the study, the researchers looked at 908 children in Istanbul, Turkey, who had recently been exposed to TB in their household. Of these, 594 tested positive for latent TB using the ELISpot blood test, the skin test, or both. (Economic Times)
Juventus under pressure as Real come to town Oct 21, 2008
In Group G, leaders Arsenal travel to Istanbul to play Fenerbahce, their first meeting with Turkish opposition since 2000 when they were beaten by Galatasaray in the UEFA Cup final in Copenhagen. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; editing by Rex Gowar). (International Herald Tribune)
2008's best travel discoveries Oct 21, 2008
Ciya, Istanbul, Turkey ... He trawls the region for home-style recipes in danger of extinction, then courageously gives them new life in his three restaurants on the Asian side of Istanbul. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Suitcase solutions from the experts (9) Oct 21, 2008
After paying a dry cleaning bill of 71 (the dismal exchange rate from dollars into Euros didn't help) for four items at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Istanbul, it's safe to say these wonder fabrics save time and money. Put all chosen wardrobe items together and pack them into a ZUCA Sport Pro (www. (Malibu Times, CA)
Labels by the bushel are designer's bounty Oct 20, 2008
Here's one from Istanbul. Over time, I've noticed a lot more labels being used for advertising. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Winfrey decorator Nate Berkus coming to S.F. Oct 19, 2008
The living room includes pieces from Istanbul (a suzani draped over a sofa) and Mexico (a pair of square cocktail tables). For Berkus, travel is not just a hobby; it's a "constant source of inspiration," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Millionaire Fair for Ultra-Rich Kicks Off Amid Crisis Oct 18, 2008
The Millionaire Fair was held in Shanghai earlier this month and will travel on to Istanbul, Moscow and Amsterdam. Share. (Fox News)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Oct 18, 2008
cemil deniz, istanbul, turkey. I'm really very surprised at the ignorance I'm seeing in these comments. (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
US academic first woman to lead Muslim prayers in UK Oct 18, 2008
Saturday October 18 2008. It was, said the organisers, as historic and radical an act as Emmeline Pankhurst chaining herself to railings outside the Houses of Parliament. (guardian.co.uk)
Family-friendly 8-night Turkey trip, starting at $999 Oct 17, 2008
Bulent Kilic / AFP - Getty Images fileThe Turkey Family Adventure package includes a guided tour of Istanbul on day two, which will feature stops at Haghia Sophia, a basilica-turned-mosque-turned-museum ... Discover incredible Istanbul a cultural and ethnic melting pot rich in history and Turkish delights ... While airport-hotel transfers are included upon arrival in Istanbul, transfers to Dalaman airport at the end of the trip are not included and can be arranged for an additional 80... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Turkey's Army loses luster over PKK Oct 17, 2008
Top brass: Air Force Gen. Hasan Aksay, commander of Turkey's War College, opened the academic year in Istanbul with a speech in front of a portrait of Ataturk, the founder of Turkey ... Istanbul, Turkey - Long seen as the country's most trusted institution and as the ultimate defender of the state, the Turkish military is suddenly facing fire from an unlikely source: the public ... "They have meddled a lot in domestic politics," says Volkan Aytar, a researcher on military affairs at the Turkish... (Christian Science Monitor)
Roger Collis: Streamlining travel with self-service options Oct 16, 2008
Published: October 15, 2008. You've checked in, and printed your boarding card with your seat assignment online; fantastic. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Troubleshooter: Hey Priceline, I want my taxes back! Oct 15, 2008
Traveler cancels trip to Istanbul and gets refund runaround ... I recently booked a nonrefundable ticket on Lufthansa from San Francisco to Istanbul through Priceline. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Theworld's strangest restaurants Oct 15, 2008
Going to extremes to attract restaurant patrons - Destinations- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Taking a Buddhist pilgrimage in San Francisco Oct 15, 2008
Is a trip to Istanbul complete without a boat ride on the Bosporus. The Frugal Traveler, Matt Gross, recaps his 13-week tour of Europe and discovers that the Old World still hold. (International Herald Tribune)
Metropolis Mania Oct 14, 2008
Istanbul, Turkey Heres trouble: Istanbul (population 10 million) sits on the site of a vicious fault line that has coughed up lethal earthquakes. The most recent, in 1999, caused massive loss of life as a result of a densely packed population and the fact that large swathes of housing development built in haste to accommodate the citys rapid growth were flimsy constructions. (iAfrica.com)
Volleyball Swept by UMBC, 3-0 Oct 13, 2008
A back-and-forth start to the first set resulted with Stony Brook pulling within two at 12-10 on a kill by senior (Istanbul, Turkey). UMBC then took control of the match, receiving kills from four different players as it went on a 4-2 run to push its lead to four. (Goseawolves.org)
James Bond: Not so special agent Oct 12, 2008
In From Russia with Love, while flying to Istanbul, he puts away two excellent Americanos , two ouzos, two dry martinis and half a bottle of claret (a good 16 units). Astonishingly, on landing, he manages to walk down the plane s steps unaided. (Times Online)
Orbitz.com Partners With QUANTUM OF SOLACE to Give Away Seven One-of-a-Kind Trips Inspired by the Upcoming James Bond Film Oct 8, 2008
Starting October 1, Orbitz will be giving away seven Bond-inspired trips, some destinations from QUANTUM OF SOLACE, that span the globe including Santiago, London, Istanbul, Panama City, Los Cabos, and Quito, Ecuador ... -- Undercover in Istanbul - Airfare to Istanbul + 5 nights at the Madison Hotel, city tour of Istanbul, a cruise down the Bosphorus strait aboard a private motorboat for two, helicopter tour of Istanbul, horse-drawn carriage tour of Princes' Island, dinner with a view and belly... (PR Newswire)
AC Milan faces Portsmouth Oct 8, 2008
"It's a fantastic draw for the football club, for the fans, for the players. FC Twente have not been in Europe that often and already we've played Arsenal and Rennes.''Greek champion Olympiakos faces Galatasaray in Turkey on Oct. 23 in what could be a security problem because of the two nations' traditional rivalry. Also in Group B is Benfica, Hertha Berlin and Metalist Kharkiv of Ukraine.Another tough group has Hamburg and Ajax with Sparta Prague, Aston Villa and MSK Zilina of Slovakia.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
AC Milan faces Portsmouth in group stage Oct 8, 2008
Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP UEFA president Michel Platini during the draw for the group stage of the 2008/09 UEFA Cup on Tuesday in Nyon. The Associated Press Published: October 7, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Recalling la dolce vita in Eritrea Oct 7, 2008
" our hostess asked. The whole creaky carriage car was redolent with the irresistible smell of freshly popped popcorn. "Yes. " I said. "More popcorn. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Travel photos Oct 3, 2008
CorbisDiscover incredible Istanbul a cultural and ethnic melting pot rich in history and Turkish delights. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dikecligil Named America East Player of the Week for Second-Straight Time Oct 3, 2008
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Senior (Istanbul, Turkey) was named the America East Volleyball Player of the Week for the second-straight week, according to a release from the conference on Monday. The outside hitter helped lead Stony Brook to a sweep of the Stony Brook Invitational this past weekend and a 3-1 overall record during the week. (Goseawolves.org)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
" His stories, poems, essays and criticisms (he once reviewed the audience at one his readings for Seattle's The Stranger) have appeared in Noon, Nerve, Esquire, Bear Parade, The Agriculture Reader and The Mississippi Review. Call (860) 685-7323. Dance BRISTOL - Friday is the Singles Dreamer's Dance at Nuchie's, 164 Central St., from 8 p.m. to midnight. This is the first dance after the summer break. The deejay is Rockin' Ron. There will be a buffet from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15. For... (Middletown Press, CT)
Presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan promise solidarity Sep 24, 2008
Special correspondent Zaidi reported from Islamabad and Times staff writer King from Istanbul, Turkey. Sonya Dakar was arrested July 29 after allegedly attempting to bite the hand of a state inspector during a routine inspection July 29. (Yahoo News -- Afghanistan)
What drives Ahmadinejad's combative rhetoric Sep 24, 2008
Tehran, Iran; and ISTANBUL, TURKEY - In the midst of the combative rhetoric from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Tuesday at the United Nations, where he referred to Israel as a cesspool and the US as a bullying power, he also renewed his call for the quick return of the Shiite Messiah to vanquish oppressors and bring perfection to the world. For Shiite Muslims, the eventual return of the Imam Mahdi is an article of faith equivalent to the second coming of Christ for many... (Christian Science Monitor)
Ramadan trend: Iftar emerges as high-profile social event Sep 23, 2008
Istanbul, Turkey - The Ciragan Sarayi, an opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace turned into a luxury hotel, usually hosts high-society weddings ... "The religiously conservative and newly urbanized middle classes and upper middle classes have given increased importance to the iftar dinner, and have influenced the established middle classes," says Nilufer Narli, a sociologist at Istanbul's Bahcesehir University ... With an emphasis on family celebrations, Ramadan was once a slow period for... (Christian Science Monitor)
Reporters on the Job Sep 23, 2008
"The American consul in Istanbul invited me. So I found myself canceling my plans in order to attend an iftar at her home," he says. David Clark Scott. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Swiss Luxury Watch Brand Carl F. Bucherer Taps ON Networks for Global Brand Campaign Sep 23, 2008
The shows first season has 18 episodes highlighting European cities, ranging from Zurich to London, Istanbul and Berlin. Season two plans to incorporate Asian cities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Global tastes Sep 22, 2008
Throughout the book, she reveals herself through her experiences - here a favourite market in Thailand (Pak Khlong Talat in Bangkok), there a recommended cafe in Turkey (the Mangerie Bebek in Istanbul) - to evoke similar memories for others. Each of the book's 20 chapters focuses on a different place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stripped to your undies in minus 120 degrees Sep 19, 2008
SkyEurope serves Kosice from Prague, Istanbul, Paris, London and Manchester, while multiple airlines fly to Krakow from European hub cities. The writer was a guest of Aquacity. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Hotel fires philandering male staff Sep 19, 2008
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A small hotel on Turkey's Mediterranean coast has fired all its male employees for repeatedly having affairs with foreign female guests, the manager said on Wednesday ... Save on Istanbul Hotels. (Yahoo News)
Nuke inspectors at 'dead end' in Iran. More sanctions ahead? Sep 16, 2008
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Iran has stopped providing information to United Nations nuclear inspectors about allegations that it harbors a secret weapons program, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported Monday. "Iran so far has not been forthcoming in replying to our questions, and we seem to be at a dead end there," said a senior UN official on Monday. (Christian Science Monitor)
One dead, several injured as Turkish ferry sinks Sep 15, 2008
ISTANBUL At least one person died and 13 were injured when a when a roll-on roll-off ferry carrying around 100 passengers sank in the Turkish Sea of Marmara, the state-run news agency Anatolian reported on Monday. The ship, carrying 73 trucks and two cars, sank shortly after leaving the city of Bandirma for Istanbul. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Revealed: UKs first official sharia Sep 15, 2008
Mehmet Yasinoglu, Istanbul, Turkey. It is extremely painful to see the ocean of ignorance and hate shown here. (Times Online)
With oil prices falling, O.P.E.C. weighs cuts Sep 10, 2008
ISTANBUL, Turkey - On Tuesday, oil prices dipped below $100 a barrel for the first time since April as expectations grew that ministers from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would not officially cut production. But ahead of Tuesdays late-night OPEC gathering in Vienna, there was some speculation from energy analysts that producers would agree to modest cuts in output to slow falling prices. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
For Iran, energy woes justify nuclear push Sep 9, 2008
Tehran; and Istanbul, Turkey - On a scorching day in Tehran the power goes out, trapping a maid in a hotel elevator again. With a routine air, the front desk clerk grabs a wrench and starts for the stairs. (Christian Science Monitor)
Istanbul bombings heighten tensions in an increasingly divided Turkey Sep 8, 2008
A bomb attack in Istanbul on Sunday killed 17 people and left over 150 injured, heightening tensions hours before a controversial court case judging whether to ban Turkey's governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) began Monday ... Kurdish separatists, far-left groups and Islamist militants have all carried out bombings in Istanbul in the past ... Accusations are being directed towards Kurdish separatists because the Istanbul attacks occurred hours after Turkish jets bombed suspected in... (Yahoo News -- Turkey)
Pricey Gas Helps Travelers? Sep 7, 2008
"Flying to Istanbul and back from Rome was too big a hassle," he says. "The cruise and related expense was just too much for what we would have gotten." Remember, cruise lines have imposed fuel surcharges on their tickets, which jacked prices up without raising fares. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Turning my lens on Istanbul Sep 6, 2008
(Tribune Media Services) -- Staring into a TV camera, I say, "Istanbul is one of the world's great cities, period. For thousands of years, this point, where East meets West, has been the crossroads of civilizations. Few places on earth have seen more history than this sprawling metropolis on the Bosphorus.". Rick Steves' camera crew gets ready to shoot from a rooftop in Istanbul with the Bosphorus in the background ... It's the last day of a week devoted to producing a TV show on Istanbul, and... (CNN -- Travel)
Where in the world is Gary Giller? In any one of 50 countries! Sep 5, 2008
Giller and his wife Lauren Fine explore Istanbul, Turkey. Phineas Fogg, move over. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
U.S. Navy Docks In Key Georgian Port Sep 5, 2008
The USS Mount Whitney passes the Bosporus bridge in the Bosporus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 3, 2008. The Mount Whitney, a third U.S. Navy ship carrying humanitarian aid, docked at the Georgian city of Poti on Sept. 5, 2008. (CBS News -- World)
Airline industry sees $5.2b loss this year Sep 4, 2008
ISTANBUL - Airlines may report combined losses of about $5. 2 billion this year, almost $3 billion higher than forecast in June, as economies slow and fuel costs erode earnings, the International Air Transport Association said. (Boston Globe)
Airlines to lose $5.2bn this year, warns Iata Sep 4, 2008
Istanbul - Airlines may report combined losses of about $5. 2 billion (R40. (Business Report, South Africa)
Russia's top diplomat to have shield talks in Poland Sep 3, 2008
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses a news conference in Istanbul September 2, 2008. (Osman. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Wallet-Friendly Last-Minute Getaways Aug 31, 2008
a Miami-based luxury cruise operator, offers 50% off several of its fall European and North African itineraries, including a seven-day trip that departs from Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 8 and visits several ports in Greece before arriving in Alexandria, Egypt. Where will you travel this fall. (Forbes)
Rye Beach writer takes long road to Morocco Aug 31, 2008
I have known the joy of altitude sickness in the Ecuadorian Andes and in Cuba sipped a mojito after my visit with Gregorio Fuentes, Hemingway's captain and friend, and the inspiration for "The Old Man and the Sea." Throw in a hunt with golden eagles in western Mongolia and my late-life discovery of the joys of Raki in Istanbul and I have made up for the 20-year hiatus from travel and exploration. One of the most fascinating men of travel and adventure is Sir Richard Francis Burton. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Will Turkey Abandon NATO? Aug 29, 2008
As the rest of NATO was preoccupied with the Russian aggression in Georgia, Turkey legitimized the Iranian leader amidst chants in Istanbul of "death to Israel, death to America.". A few days later, Turkey played host to Sudan's Omar al-Bashir, who is accused of genocide by the rest of NATO -- but not by Russia or Iran, or by the Muslim-majority countries who usually claim to care so much about Muslim lives. (Wall Street Journal)
Syria eyes an edge amid Russia-US rift Aug 28, 2008
President Assad was quoted recently as saying that the next round of indirect talks planned for next week in Istanbul would prove "decisive." Success is by no means certain, however, and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem on Monday dampened expectations, saying "unfortunately, there has not been enough progress for the talks to become direct.". Syria also has to calculate that the process may yet fall victim to the leadership crisis in Israel following Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's... (Christian Science Monitor)
Zero-regulation aviation talks in air Aug 25, 2008
NEW DELHI: In a move that could set the ball rolling for further opening up of the aviation sector, civil aviation authorities from across the globe are meeting in Istanbul in October to discuss the modalities of a zero regulatory regime. Some of the key areas to be discussed during this freedom summit are liberalising the norms for foreign direct investment (FDI), simplifying cross-border consolidation in the sector and doing away with bilateral aviation service agreements. (India Times)
Jet crash in Kyrgyzstan claims dozens Aug 25, 2008
The plane was on a domestic flight from Istanbul to Isparta when it disappeared from radar screens. All 57 people aboard were killed. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Dalai Lama's giggle wins over Liverpool Aug 25, 2008
The Guardian's religious affairs correspondent, Riazat Butt, reports from Istanbul. May 1 2008. (Yahoo News -- Tibet)
A city filled with places to go lets her follow her heart Aug 24, 2008
On the Bosphorus at busy Ortaky pier square in Istanbul stands the ornate, neo-Baroque-style Ortaky Mosque, built for the Ottoman sultan in 1856 ... ISTANBUL - A sizzling June day reluctantly cools toward evening along the waterfront at Eminonu ... Now I'm similarly drawn to Istanbul, though it feels less like a home of my past than a place I could imagine living. (Boston Globe)
Eat, play, bond Aug 24, 2008
We would make four stops: the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos, then Athens and Istanbul ... "Wait until Istanbul," I kept telling Megan ... From the start, we adored Istanbul. (Boston Globe)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Aug 24, 2008
cemil deniz, istanbul, turkey. I'm really very surprised at the ignorance I'm seeing in these comments. (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
10 Best Travel Books of the Twentie... Aug 24, 2008
Patrick Leigh Fermor, A Time for Gifts, the author's account of his walk from London to Istanbul as an 18-year-old in the 1930s. The work was also chosen in 2006 as "one of the greatest travel books of all time" by travel journalist Thomas Swick, writing on the blog World Hum. (Suite101.com)
Traipse through Turkey for less this fall Aug 23, 2008
Discover incredible Istanbul a cultural and ethnic melting pot rich in history and Turkish delights ... Three nights in Istanbul from $569European Destinations has a customizable package to Istanbul with a sample base rate of $569 ... Jet off to Istanbul from $1,269Prefer a bit more time to absorb the sights, sounds and flavors of Istanbul. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Monopoly takes over the world Aug 22, 2008
Other cities that passed Go: Cape Town, South Africa; Belgrade, Serbia; and Paris (green squares); Jerusalem, Hong Kong and Beijing (yellow); London, New York and Sydney (red); Vancouver, Canada; Shanghai and Rome (orange); Toronto; Kyiv, Ukraine; and Istanbul (magenta); Athens, Barcelona and Tokyo (light blue). In stores next week, the game is in 37 languages and will be marketed in 50 countries. (USA Today -- Travel)
The name's Bond... Aug 22, 2008
Exhibits include his research notes for 'From Russia With Love', written in Istanbul and a selection of annotated Bond manuscripts. You dont have to be a secret agent to decipher that Fleming didnt just write spy novels the exhibition includes a manuscript of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' written for Flemings son and later made into a film. (iAfrica.com)
