Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue, Bazaar and Streets! '90s... #oldistanbul The 1990s were a period of significant political, economic, social and cultural changes for Turkey and Istanbul. This decade witnessed significant events in the history of the country and Istanbul. In this video, we will discuss some of the significant developments experienced by Istanbul in the 1990s. While the 1990s represented an important stage in Turkey's democratization process, they also made the effects of the conflicts in the country felt. In the early 1990s, PKK terrorism intensified in the Southeastern Anatolia region and terrorist incidents increased in the city. Istanbul also became a city that felt the effects of these terrorist incidents. The 1990s were a period when Istanbul experienced significant economic developments. With the implementation of privatization policies in Turkey, many public institutions and enterprises were privatized in Istanbul. This situation contributed to the strengthening of the private sector and capital and economic growth. In addition, developments in foreign trade and tourism sectors began to revive Istanbul's economy. The 1990s were a period when Istanbul's urban transformation process accelerated. Istanbul's historical and touristic areas were restored and urban renewal projects were implemented. In addition, new infrastructure investments and transportation projects contributed to the city's modernization process. The 1990s were also a period when Istanbul's cultural life was active. Many events were organized in areas such as art, literature, music and cinema. Istanbul became the center of cultural events and artistic activities. At the same time, social life in the city began to become more colorful, and new entertainment venues and social clubs were opened. However, the 1990s were also a period when environmental problems increased for Istanbul. Due to rapid urbanization and migration, environmental problems such as environmental pollution, traffic congestion and garbage became important problems in the city. In addition, the great Marmara earthquake that occurred in 1999 caused great destruction in Istanbul and the city's infrastructure suffered serious damage. Towards the end of the 1990s, political instability occurred for Turkey and Istanbul. Economic crises, political tensions and terrorist attacks negatively affected the social life of the country and the city. As a result, the 1990s were an important period for Istanbul. The city experienced significant developments in economic, social and cultural terms. However, it also faced terrorist attacks, environmental problems and political tensions. The 1990s were an important turning point in Istanbul's history and a time period that shaped the city's future development processes. The first one-minute section of the video was taken from the MTV Film Television Youtube Channel with their permission! • İstiklal Street at the End of the Last Century Voiced by: Kadir Tanrıkulu Content preparation and editing: AkifTanrıkulu