"A city of contradictions.
Istanbul: City of Endless Motion and Energy
By Abdullah Akyuz | Friday, December 16, 2005
Istanbul can be described in many ways — the imperial city, a place brimming with history, the city of the world’s desire. For Abdullah Akyuz, the Turkish city is one of endless motion and energy. Every time he returns, the jolt of this energy hits him and he is swept up in the current. But yet, Istanbul is also known for its melancholy mood. In this Global Diary, Mr. Akyuz explains this seeming contradiction."
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