Love shopping? We've got the perfect excuse to jet off to the Turkish capital. The Istanbul Shopping Fest (ISF) runs from now until 29 June. If you're a fashion fanatic, don't miss out on this vibrant event.
When it comes to shopping destinations, the main ones that spring to mind are Paris, New York, London and Milan. But right now Istanbul is the place to go. This Turkish hot spot that spans continents, civilizations, cultures and beliefs, is rapidly becoming not only a shopping hub, but also one of entertainment and culture.
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During the Istanbul Shopping Fest, the streets of one of the most dynamic cities in the world, where east meets west, sparkle with lights and decorations. A whole range of cultural activities take place: concerts; street parties; parades; and competitions, bringing Istanbul's shopping centres and main shopping streets to life.
The festival spirit runs throughout the city, especially in the hundreds of shopping centres in neighbourhoods like Taksim, Nişantaşı, Şişli, Bakırköy, Fatih and Bahariye, as well as the main shopping areas like Abdi Ipekçi, Istiklal and Bağdat. And don't forget to visit the must-see traditional markets, like the famous Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar.
During the three week festival, which is in its second year, you'll have the chance to bag yourself a bargain from new collections offering generous discounts of up to 50 per cent. It's an exciting chance for shopping lovers to see another side of this city whilst experiencing shopping between two diverse continents on the same day. And there's an extra bonus – as a foreign visitor, you'll be able to claim back part of the VAT at the TAX FREE points located in the shopping centres around the city!
So for your next weekend getaway, when you fancy some great food, culture, and a spot of shopping, you know where to go.
Further information:
Istanbul Shopping Fest www.istshopfest.com and Turkish Tourist Information www.pasionturca.net
India's May inflation accelerates to 7.55 percent - msnbc.com
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's wholesale price index (WPI) rose 7.55 percent in May from a year earlier, driven by double-digit rises in food and fuel prices, government data showed on Thursday.
Analysts on average had expected an annual rise of 7.60 percent, a Reuters poll showed. Wholesale prices rose 7.23 percent in April.
The annual reading for March was upwardly revised to 7.69 percent from 6.89 percent, the government said in the release.
(Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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France's Unibail in German shopping centre deals - The Guardian
'Arry out, Moyes in: Everton boss targeted to replace Redknapp at Spurs - Daily Mirror
David Moyes is Tottenham’s number one managerial target after Harry Redknapp negotiated his way out of the White Hart Lane hot-seat.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has identified Everton boss Moyes as his most-wanted, ahead of Roberto Martinez, Andre Villas-Boas and surprise package Jurgen Klinsmann, to succeed Redknapp.
Levy and Redknapp met, and talks continued into Wednesday night, centred on reaching agreement on the manager’s severance package from the 12 months remaining on his £3million-a-year contract.
This morning the club confirmed Redknapp would leave his post.
Levy told the Spurs website: "This is not a decision the board and I have taken lightly.
"Harry arrived at the club at a time when his experience and approach was exactly what was needed.
"This decision in no way detracts from the excellent work Harry has done during his time with the club and I should like to thank him for his achievements and contribution.
"Harry will always be welcome at the Lane."
Redknapp added: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Spurs and am proud of my achievements.
"I have had a fantastic four years with the club, at times the football has been breathtaking.
"I am sad to be leaving but wish to thank the players, staff and fans for their terrific support during my time there."
Redknapp, who has twice led Spurs to their highest finish during the Premier League era, had steadfastly refused to resign, but felt the club’s hierarchy wanted him out after they refused to extend his contract.
It is a remarkable reversal of fortunes for a man who, just 45 days ago, was the hottest property in football – a hero to Tottenham fans and seemingly a shoo-in to succeed Fabio Capello in the England job.
The final dispute was just the latest in a long line of disagreements between Redknapp and Levy, whose relationship was put under immense strain following Tottenham’s end-of-season collapse, which coincided with Redknapp being in for the England job.
Redknapp feared the worst after Spurs missed out on a Champions League place, and it quickly became clear Levy would not offer him a new contract and, at best, would allow him to go into the final year of his contract.
But another blow came when the manager wanted to start making plans for next season to find Spurs were nervous about releasing funds for targets amid uncertainty over the manager’s future.
Redknapp is a target for a Middle East consortium who are lining up a job in Qatar, but it may be that he takes a break after a stressful year which saw him miss out to Roy Hodgson for the England gig, win a high-profile tax case in court and undergo a heart operation.
Tottenham are now looking to the future, and Moyes is back on their radar having long been touted as their choice.
Levy had lined up then-Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers when they thought Redknapp was going to get the England job, but he has since taken over at Liverpool.
Moyes, who also has 12 months left on his deal, is currently on holiday in the US.
It is believed the highly-regarded Scot is up for a new challenge after a decade at Everton, who continually have to sell before they can buy.
The Toffees' left-back Leighton Baines and midfielder Marouane Fellaini are this summer’s likely departures - with, respectively, Manchester United and Chelsea keen - and there is a feeling Moyes may have taken them as far as possible.
Wigan boss Martinez is also in the frame after keeping the Latics in the Premier League again while employing a style of play that suits the Spurs philosophy.
Villas-Boas is another candidate despite his turbulent nine-month spell at Chelsea.
Another former Chelsea boss, Carlo Ancelotti, also fancied the job before taking over at oil-rich, Champions League-bound Paris Saint-Germain.
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