Istanbul offers refuge for Iranians seeking an escape
by editors@theworld.org (Fariba Nawa) from The World: Latest Stories on (#73W0T)
Istanbul, Turkey, is an opposition haven for Iranians, and in the last few years, more and more cafes, restaurants and cultural spaces have opened up in various parts of the city. Iranian business owners, especially of bookstores and event spaces, say they have more freedom of expression and access to foreigners with money. Reporter Fariba Nawa reports from Istanbul on what these cultural spaces offer Iranians at a critical moment in history.