Istanbul is experiencing a complex moment: the city is hosting major tech and cultural events while facing scrutiny over civil liberties, recent tourism safety issues, and inflation concerns. Celebrities are performing and cultural movements are flourishing amid ongoing police activity around public gatherings.
·Turkish comedian detained at Istanbul airport amid broader scrutiny of public figures
·AI startup conference GITEX coming to Istanbul as Turkey pushes tech sector growth
·Hotel death convictions handed down over bedbug infestation that killed tourist family
·Police detain dozens at LGBT+ Pride event, reflecting tensions over public assembly
·Kanye West performs to 118,000-person crowd despite performance bans elsewhere
drawn from DW.com, The Guardian, Daily Sabah, Hürriyet Daily News · updated 13h ago