"We view Kanal Istanbul as a project to save Istanbul's future," Erdogan told a ceremony. "We are opening a new page in the history of Turkey's development." ...

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a $15 billion canal project intended to relieve pressure on the busy Bosphorus Strait by laying the foundations of a bridge over the planned ...

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a $15 billion canal project intended to relieve pressure on the busy Bosphorus Strait by laying the foundations of a bridge over the planned route ...

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a $15 billion canal project intended to relieve pressure on the busy Bosphorus Strait by laying the foundations of a bridge ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a $15 billion canal project intended ...

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a $15 billion canal project intended to relieve pressure on the busy Bosphorus Strait by laying the foundations of a ...

'Kanal Istanbul' project kicks off with bridge construction We view Kanal Istanbul as a project to save Istanbul's future, says the Turkish President Reuters June 26, 2021 ...

What is the Kanal Istanbul Project of Turkey? The much talked about project of the decade- Kanal Istanbul Project may finally be put into action soon. Surrounded by major water bodies and offering ...

A controversial and long-expected project – of a scale Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted is "crazy" and would constitute a "dream" – is to get off the ground this year. Kanal ...

Kanal İstanbul Project has been awarded a legal basis by being characterizes as “waterway” in the omnibus bill approved by TBMM General Assembly.

Kanal İstanbul has been lambasted by environmental critics who argue that such a project would have disastrous consequences for the ecological balance of the surrounding waters.