Martin Vander Weyer Martin Vander Weyer

A seasonal mission to Istanbul’s faithful, including those who worship Tony Blair

Think of this as a two-for-one Christmas special, a City Life column gift-wrapped inside Any Other Business.

issue 16 December 2006

Think of this as a two-for-one Christmas special, a City Life column gift-wrapped inside Any Other Business. The city is Istanbul, where I am on a mission — in the steps of Pope Benedict, as it were — to salute loyal expatriate Spectator readers. And what a life this city offers.

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