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2018

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  09.07.2018 Turkey: Normalisation at Timsah Arena

  We know, the stadium's official name is different. But it's Timsah Arena for most fans and thus for us as well. The stadium in Bursa is getting into its final shape, which is a case of “better late than never” as we're 2.5 years since inauguration.

2017

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  12.06.2017 Turkey: Wedding in a crocodile's mouth, anyone?

  Is it cool or just too much? Either way the giant crocodile head in Bursa is gradually moving towards completion. We should see its final shape by the end of June.

2016

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  06.12.2016 Turkey: Bursa’s crocodile head finally growing

  After turbulences and delays construction of Timsah Arena’s crocodile head is finally going forward. Work will end in 2017.

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  10.08.2016 Bursa: Crocodile skin with new paintwork

  The outer membrane was pale and washy and is now receiving a more vivid green colour. Fans welcome the move with enthusiasm, though ticket demand for Bursaspor’s Timsah Arena is poor.

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  02.03.2016 Turkey: Crocodile getting its skin

  Green membrane is gradually covering the facade of Timsah Arena in Bursa. See how the “crocodile arena” grows its skin and large head.

2015

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  21.12.2015 New stadium: Controversial opening of Crocodile Arena

  Still under construction, without many fans of Bursaspor, but officially inaugurated. Timsah Arena in Bursa was opened by Turkish president, while some protested and piping burst…

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  05.11.2015 Turkey: The (so far) headless crocodile

  Bursa mayor officially confirmed that Timsah Arena is ready. But wait, the “Crocodile Arena” is still missing its crucial part: the head.

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  24.05.2015 Bursa: How green should a crocodile be?

  It’s only a piece of membrane, but overnight caused serious outcry in Bursa. Bursaspor fans are flooding the city hall with complaints, because the façade colour doesn’t match renderings.

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  02.02.2015 Turkey: Tragedy in Bursa, driver killed by collapsing crane

  Massive mobile crane fell onto nearby highway, causing one death. Largest stadium build in Turkey was temporarily halted.

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  09.01.2015 Bursa: Timsah Arena ready in half a year?

  Though significantly delayed, the crocodile-shaped stadium is entering its final construction phase. The Turkish Timsah Arena is to be ready in June.

2014

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  27.06.2014 Turkey: “Big lift” begins in Bursa

  One of the largest stadiums under construction in Turkey gains pace after months of standstill. Future home of Bursaspor sees the cable roof slowly rise above ground.

2013

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  13.08.2013 New designs: Turkish stadium boom

  Two are ready, 18 further (!) are to be delivered within the next couple of years. In total Turkish government hopes to open over 20 new stadiums across the country. And some of them will recover entire spending right after opening.

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  30.07.2013 Turkey: Massive steel roof to be mounted in Bursa

  After the concrete bowl was finished preparation works for roof installation started. Now steel prefabs are being connected together to form larger roof trusses that will be mounted onto the stands in the upcoming two months.