Dutch court jails trio over Romanian golden helmet theft

Picturesque Malta set to 'implode' as concrete jungle devours all

Revisiting the past

Zoology Museum reopens to visitors

Researchers identify 31 letters in ancient Sidetic language

A new language of flavor in Karaköy

Night museum program launched at Ephesus

Under a new “night museum” initiative, the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the western province of İzmir’s Selçuk district, now features an illumination system allowing visitors to tour the ruins after dark until Oct. 1.

Natural Atatürk silhouette reappears in Ardahan

A natural silhouette resembling Mustafa Kemal Atatürk has begun to reappear this year in the district of Damal, where the shadow of a nearby hill falls on the slopes of the Karadağ Mountains.

Mehter performances return to National Palaces

Traditional Mehter performances organized by the Directorate of National Palaces have resumed for the summer season and will continue until Sept. 30.

Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene

Award-winning German director Wim Wenders said on June 3 he was withdrawing his 1975 film “Wrong Move” after a campaign by actress Nastassja Kinski against a scene in which she appeared topless when she was 13 years old.

PSM Loves Summer kicks off on June 6

Zorlu Performing Arts Center’s (Zorlu PSM) summer concert event, “PSM Loves Summer by %100 Müzik,” will begin on June 6.

Scientists find yeast in ancient iceman's guts and make bread

Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

Where tango never sleeps: Inside Istanbul’s vibrant dance community

Far from tango’s birthplace in working-class districts and port areas of Buenos Aires and Montevideo in Argentina and Uruguay, dance enthusiasts in Istanbul have built a close-knit and passionate community.

Fewer Turkish moviegoers head to theaters in 2025

Movie theater ticket sales in Türkiye took a significant hit last year, dropping 15 percent compared to 2024 to reach 27.6 million admissions, the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) 2025 “Cinema and Performing Arts Statistics” bulletin shows.

Taylor Swift announces new song for ‘Toy Story 5’

Taylor Swift has written a new song, to be released on June 5, for “Toy Story 5,” the megastar announced on social media.

‘Quiet city’ of Halfeti draws visitors to middle of steppe

Nestled in the heart of the Şanlıurfa steppe, the slow-city oasis of Halfeti continues to enchant visitors with its striking lakeside vistas and tranquil, nature-filled escapes.

Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts

Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty.

Donated antiques on display at Atatürk Congress Museum

A temporary exhibition hall created within the Atatürk Congress Museum in the central province of Sivas is taking visitors on a journey through time with more than 300 antique items donated by local residents.