The BBC is covering it pretty well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22739423

Unfortunately this is not happening with the NYTimes, only a story link in the "International" section towards the bottom of its front-page. Across the Atlantic the BBC, Le Figaro or der Spiegel have made it their top story.

massive. AFAIR pedestrians aren't even allowed on this bridge, correct?

other pic https://twitter.com/SerkanBALBAL/status/340711369617833984/p...

Yes they are not allowed. The people from the biggest district on Asian side are walking to the European side.