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Month: August, 2010

Turkish Cinema Featured at the Toronto Film Festival

31 August, 2010 (04:52) | Films |

What a joy and not a complete surprise that the Toronto Film Festival would feature Turkish films at the TIFF festival season this year, 2010. Over the last couple of years I have been lucky to attend the Toronto Film Festival and watch some of the movies which come from Turkey. This year, it is [...]

Restoration of the Pera Palace Hotel

1 August, 2010 (11:53) | istanbul, News from Istanbul |

The restoration of the Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul has finally been completed and re-assumes its role as one of the great hotels of Istanbul.  Seeped in history with echoes and imprints of some of the most interesting personalities of 20th century history, it can now take back its old glory in modern day Istanbul. [...]