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In this issue

The city faces unpredictable and sometimes chaotic change but it is reinventing itself on a grand scale

Oct 16, 2012

Gateway for a new millennium

The city faces unpredictable and sometimes chaotic change but it is reinventing itself on a grand scale, writes Daniel Dombey

Istanbul's new financial hub ©Dreamstime Oct 16, 2012

Regional role: Ambition puts city on front foot

Istanbul looks to a future as a global financial centre, says Shawn Donnan

Mehmet Simsek, finance minister ©Bloomberg Oct 16, 2012

Interview: Mehmet Simsek

Daniel Dombey speaks to a man on an economic mission

the area of Tarlabasi ©Alamy Oct 16, 2012

Earthquakes: Preparation provides the key

Governments are aiming to save lives and protect the city, writes Shawn Donnan

the Renault Kangoo Oct 16, 2012

Auto: Businessman’s conversion may prove priceless

Electric vehicles may become de rigueur, says Daniel Dombey

the Marmaray rail tunnel is due to be completed in 2013 Oct 16, 2012

Transport: Infrastructure funding offers speedier route to recovery

The rapid push to connect the sprawling city has cost billions and divided public opinion, writes Shawn Donnan

an oil tanker on the Bosphorus ©Reuters Oct 16, 2012

Pipeline politics: Maritime motorway fuels environmental concerns

Halting the flow of 100m tonnes of crude oil is a priority, says John Roberts

crowds jostle to look at the Blue Mosque ©Dreamstime Oct 16, 2012

Tourism: The people keep on coming

The capital’s popularity is growing so fast it may soon struggle to keep up with demand for hotels, writes Shawn Donnan

Greek food Oct 16, 2012

Food: Innovative cuisine in a modern age

A blend of local and migrant cultures has resulted in a rich culinary diversity, says Gwen Robinson

Oct 16, 2012

Viewpoint: Competing interests in push for new metropolis

How does one pack the infrastructure of a modern city into the narrow confines of a historic one? Andrew Finkel inquires