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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Hürriyet - Istanbul's traffic jams reach new levels with papal visit

"Istanbul's traffic jams reach new levels with papal visit

In a city already known for its sometimes impossible traffic jams, Istanbul is bearing the full brunt of the papal visit this week. Pope Benedict XVI arrived yesterday in Istanbul, after leading a mass at Selcuk's Church of the Virgin Mary, and prior to his arrival, certain critical roads around areas where he will be going were closed, leading to enormous traffic stoppages, and many complaints from citizens. "

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