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Auroras over Turkey's northern coasts

Auroras over Turkey's northern coasts

The auroras, typically not seen this far south, were caused by a significant solar event that occurred earlier this week.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions

METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions

The rector reduced the festival from four to two days, banned the setup of a concert stage, and prohibited the use of the Revolution Stadium, the traditional venue for spring festivals. This decision is seen as part of a broader government policy regarding university festivals.

30 April 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Expert issues warning as Caretta caretta nesting season approaches

Expert issues warning as Caretta caretta nesting season approaches

Prof. Kaska pointed out that throwing a plastic bag into the sea can sometimes be "equivalent to shooting a turtle," as they may mistake it for a jellyfish and ingest it, leading to various life-threatening problems.

Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes inaugural journey

Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes inaugural journey

The introduction of the new train service follows the Eastern Express's popularity as a tourist attraction.

Happy Çarşema Sor to Êzidîs

Happy Çarşema Sor to Êzidîs

Êzidîs observe the new year festival.

Ayşegül Özbek

Contemporary İstanbul Bloom set to launch third edition

Contemporary İstanbul Bloom set to launch third edition

During the preview on April 24 at CI Bloom, 24 contemporary art galleries will showcase 568 artworks by 267 artists.

15 April 2024 Ayşegül Özbek

Happy Eid al-Fitr

Happy Eid al-Fitr

Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr, also known as Sugar Feast or Ramadan Feast in Turkey.

Extended visiting hours for Turkey’s historical sites during tourism season

Extended visiting hours for Turkey’s historical sites during tourism season

The ancient cities of Aspendos, Side, Patara, Hierapolis, and Ephesus will be open to visitors until midnight.

Yaren stork returns to Bursa, Eskikaraağaç for the 13th year

Yaren stork returns to Bursa, Eskikaraağaç for the 13th year

The iconic photos of Yaren Stork perched on the boat of fisherman Adem Yılmaz in Eskikaraağaç Stork Village were taken by Alper Tüydeş.

Prince Claus Awards to artists from Turkey

Prince Claus Awards to artists from Turkey

Marcus Tebogo Desando, the director of the Prince Claus Fund, reflects on his visit to İstanbul to meet recipients of the Prince Claus Awards.

29 February 2024

52nd İstanbul Music Festival to begin on May 21

52nd İstanbul Music Festival to begin on May 21

With this year's theme centered on "Roots," the festival aims to convey the cultural and historical narratives of the region through music, focusing on the 100th anniversary of the population exchange between Turkey and Greece.

14 February 2024

Işıl Baydemir

Why are HIV cases increasing in Turkey?

Why are HIV cases increasing in Turkey?

Positive Living Association Co-Founder Çiğdem Şimşek says, "The rights of people living with HIV, who face discrimination and are stigmatized, and are expelled from their schools, workplaces, and social circles, can only be protected by law."

8 February 2024 Işıl Baydemir

Gomidas' works designated UNESCO World Heritage

Gomidas' works designated UNESCO World Heritage

The Kütahya-born artist who is often referred to as the "founder of Armenian Classical Music" was one of the 234 Armenian intellectuals who were arrested on April 24, 1915, the day marked as the beginning of the Armenian Genocide.

31 January 2024

Elif Şafak to appeal against 'plagiarism' verdict

Elif Şafak to appeal against 'plagiarism' verdict

Şafak claims that Mine Kırıkkanat, the journalist who won the plagiarism case against her, has been "harassing me for years."

25 January 2024

Ayşegül Özbek

TATE’s optical and kinetic art takes stage in İstanbul

TATE’s optical and kinetic art takes stage in İstanbul

The exhibition "Dynamic Gaze: Beyond Optical and Kinetic Art" will remain open until May 19.

22 January 2024 Ayşegül Özbek

Hatay after the earthquakes: Routines have changed

Hatay after the earthquakes: Routines have changed

In Hatay, where nearly 200,000 people continue to live in containers and tents, routines and norms have now changed. While the city centers of Antakya, Kırıkhan, Defne, Hassa, and Samandağ disappeared with the earthquake, İskenderun, Arsuz, Belen, and Altınözü were heavily and moderately affected.

22 January 2024 Akın Bodur

İstanbul Biennial postponed following controversy

İstanbul Biennial postponed following controversy

The upheaval over the biennial began when İKSV abruptly changed the curator last year.

19 January 2024

Happy Yalda Night!

Happy Yalda Night!

Diverse communities in Mesopotamia and the Middle East mark the longest night of the year, known as Shab-e Yalda.

21 December 2023

İstanbul State Opera and Ballet unveils 'Nutcracker' premiere for New Year's Eve

İstanbul State Opera and Ballet unveils 'Nutcracker' premiere for New Year's Eve

The fairy-tale-inspired New Year classic will have its premiere on the evening of December 27 at the Atatürk Cultural Center.

20 December 2023

Günsu Özkarar

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's "About Dry Grasses": A dive into the hinterlands through the eyes of ‘Samet’

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's "About Dry Grasses": A dive into the hinterlands through the eyes of ‘Samet’

Deniz Celiloğlu, the actor behind Samet, the main character, delved into his preparation for the film, the steps he took to comprehend the character, and his insights into working with with Ceylan.

20 November 2023 Günsu Özkarar

Greek films to light up İstanbul's movie scene

Greek films to light up İstanbul's movie scene

The second edition of the Greek Film Days will be held in İstanbul between November 21-26.

16 November 2023

Palestinian director Elia Suleiman's film 'The Time That Remains' to be screened in İstanbul

Palestinian director Elia Suleiman's film 'The Time That Remains' to be screened in İstanbul

In the film, Suleiman humorously portrays the process of Palestine's occupation from the establishment of the Israeli state in 1948 to 2009.

1 November 2023

Ankara's landmarks recaptured for Republic's centenary

Ankara's landmarks recaptured for Republic's centenary

Black and white photographs, showcased on the screen of a mobile phone, were re-photographed from identical angles.

27 October 2023

11th International Antakya Film Festival concludes with awards ceremony in tent city

11th International Antakya Film Festival concludes with awards ceremony in tent city

"They questioned if a film festival could happen amidst the rubble. Yes, especially in times when we need more art. Art is what will save us from this wreckage," said the head of the festival.

23 October 2023

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's ‘About Dry Grasses' tops box office in Turkey

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's ‘About Dry Grasses' tops box office in Turkey

Ceylan's latest film, “About Dry Grasses,” which premiered two weeks ago, is at the top of the Box Office rankings. In its second week, the film reached 49,000 viewers, totaling 168,000."

11 October 2023

'Colorful Anatolia' exhibition unveiled from Ara Güler's archive

'Colorful Anatolia' exhibition unveiled from Ara Güler's archive

The exhibition featuring color photographs, will be on display until April 7, 2024.

Encounter with lynx cub leads to unusual friendship in Sivas village

Encounter with lynx cub leads to unusual friendship in Sivas village

Authorities have taken the animal under protection.

Driver that killed cyclist turned himself in 71 days later

Driver that killed cyclist turned himself in 71 days later

It turned up that T.Ü., who surrendered to the police, has a record of 17 separate criminal offenses

28 September 2023

Filmmakers withdraw from Golden Orange festival over ‘censorship’

Filmmakers withdraw from Golden Orange festival over ‘censorship’

A documentary focusing on two dismissed civil servants’ struggles was removed from the festival.

27 September 2023

Star Wars fan creations to be showcased at İstanbul exhibition

Star Wars fan creations to be showcased at İstanbul exhibition

An extensive exhibition dedicated to the iconic "Star Wars" film series is making its debut at the İstanbul Cinema Museum.

26 September 2023

Methamphetamine soaked into a rug seized at the airport

Methamphetamine soaked into a rug seized at the airport

The Customs Protection Criminal Laboratory Directorate has increased the number of internationally valid drug analysis departments to four.

25 September 2023

Eight arrested in Ankara for anti-refugee social media posts

Eight arrested in Ankara for anti-refugee social media posts

Last week, 27 people were detained during police raids targeting individuals running anti-refugee accounts on social media.

25 September 2023

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