"Istanbul trembles at pace of change
New developments and renovation in the ancient city have displaced traditional communities
Istanbul's year as European capital of culture ended last December much as it had started, disregarded by a city too huge to really come to grips with the event. The 600 exhibitions, concerts and attractions certainly stimulated artistic creation, speeding up the launch of museums and galleries, and positioning the city on the global arts scene. 'Istanbul has been revitalised. And we welcomed 8 million tourists,' boasts Kadir Topbas, the leader of the urban area council."
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