Gold rings found during dig at Thailand archaeological site

Chanel brings dark fairy tale to life in Blazy’s second couture show

Glass terrace boosts tourism in Ihlara Valley

Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run

West Bank arts festival kicks off for first time since Gaza war

AI actress Tilly Norwood to star in feature film

NASCAR uses youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration

The first Rolling Stones album was released in 1964.

Tunceli Museum nominated for DASA

Marking a major milestone for the region’s cultural heritage, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that eastern Türkiye’s Tunceli Museum has been nominated for the 2026 DASA Award — one of Europe’s most esteemed museum honors.

Sümela Monastery draws over 2 mln visitors in five years

Nestled in the Black Sea province of Trabzon’s Maçka district, the historic Sümela Monastery has welcomed more than 2 million domestic and international visitors over the past five years following the completion of its restoration on July 1, 2021.

Cappadocia opens heritage sites after dark

As part of a visionary effort to transform Türkiye’s nocturnal museum landscape, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that advanced projection mapping and lighting systems have been deployed across Cappadocia’s major sites of Göreme, Paşabağları, Zelve and Erdemli Valley to create an unprecedented evening visitor experience

Jewelry worth millions stolen in French museum burglary

Burglars stole millions of euros’ worth of jewelry from the museum of French luxury glassmaker Lalique in a daring early-morning raid on July 5, just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre in Paris.

Protected Angora rabbits receive special care in Ankara

Endemic Angora rabbits, a breed native to Ankara that later spread around the world, are being bred under protection at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality’s Atatürk Children’s and Wildlife Park.

Veteran Turkish actor Zihni Göktay dies aged 81

Veteran Turkish actor Zihni Göktay died on July 5 at the age of 81 after being hospitalized following a decline in his health.

Australian PM apologizes over Minogue remarks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized after sparking controversy with comments about pop star Kylie Minogue during a comedy podcast.

Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for planetary defense

A Japanese space probe performed a flyby of a near-Earth asteroid on July 5, in a test mission for technology that could help protect the planet from space rocks.

Uncontrolled tourism threatens ancient Giant Cauldrons

The Giant Cauldrons, a series of natural rock pools in the Tabak Stream canyon in the western province of Manisa, are facing growing environmental damage as uncontrolled tourism and littering threaten one of the region’s most significant natural heritage sites.

Antalya museum takes action after birds die

Authorities in the southern province of Antalya have introduced new measures at the Necropolis Museum after birds died after becoming trapped in protective netting installed to shield the site’s ancient remains from damage caused by bird droppings.

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What defines a lazy summer lunch al fresco more than a bowl of pasta?