Rafts on Tiber River cool down tourists

Karahantepe, Sayburç reveal major turning point in human history

Metal band sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters trademark

Princess Diana’s brother to unveil ‘truth’ in new book

Madonna leads VMA nominations

French woman makes history with first spacewalk

Coffee orders placed in sign language at Istanbul cafe

By flipping the usual customer experience, a unique Istanbul café challenges hearing patrons to step out of their comfort zones and communicate in sign language with deaf staff

Adana’s ‘white cliffs’ new route for paragliders

Reminiscent of the famous White Cliffs of Dover, the steep chalky formations of Harbiş Cliffs in the southern province of Adana’s Karataş district are drawing a wave of paragliding enthusiasts eager to soar over the Mediterranean shoreline.

Ancient bathhouse’s pools uncovered at sanctuary

Works in the Apollon Smintheus Sanctuary in Çanakkale have uncovered the changing room and cold-water pool section of a Roman bathhouse believed to date to the third century AD, shedding light on the luxury bathing culture of the period

Hittite neighborhood undergoing restoration

Archaeologists are bringing part of Hattusa’s ancient urban landscape back to life as restoration continues in the Lower City, where administrative and residential structures offer clues to how the Hittite capital was organized around 3,500 years ago

Istanbul prepares for 49th UNESCO session

Türkiye has begun preparations to host the 49th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2027, an event set to gather top international experts and shine a global spotlight on the nation’s rich historical treasures.

Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia

Colombian superstar Shakira announced on Aug. 17 that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after it suffered a devastating earthquake last week that killed hundreds and affected thousands of educational sites across western Colombia.

Bonnie Tyler remembered as a star

Fans crowded outside a Welsh church on Aug. 17 where family and friends remembered husky-voiced singer Bonnie Tyler as a star loved worldwide.

Inn unearthed from soil to reopen

Buried under soil for years, an inn in central Türkiye is emerging from the depths of the historic Grand Bazaar as restoration work nears completion, with plans to turn the former Silk Road caravanserai into a cultural and social hub

Popular album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes

The release of highly anticipated music albums may be linked to a rise in fatal road crashes as drivers use their phones to access new music while behind the wheel, according to a study by researchers at Harvard Medical School.

Chinese archaeologists begin first excavations

China’s first archaeological excavation project in Türkiye is being carried out at Yoğunburç in Şanlıurfa, contributing to cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Bornova cave puts Homer’s origins back in spotlight

A cave in İzmir, associated with Homer, has revived a debate over where the ancient poet lived and composed his epic works, fueled by renewed global interest following ‘The Odyssey’

Renaissance artworks stolen from Sicily museum

Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian media said on Aug. 16.