Historic Aya Yorgi Church to become library and research center

Critically endangered orangutan born at Madrid zoo

US returns Smyrna-origin marble head to Türkiye

Yapı Kredi Afife Theater Awards announce nominees

Biodiversity museum boosts science and tourism

Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations

TTK launches online Turkish history dictionary for 95th anniversary

The Turkish Historical Society (TTK) has made its newly prepared “Encyclopedic Dictionary of Turkish History” available online as part of its 95th anniversary celebrations, its president Professor Yüksel Özgen has said.

Ancient city reveals traces of 17 centuries of uninterrupted life

Ongoing excavations in southwestern Türkiye uncover long-term settlement continuity and a sophisticated civic system in one of Pisidia’s most strategic ancient cities.

Paris raffle awards $1M Picasso to ticket holder

A Parisian man was left in disbelief after winning a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million with a $117 raffle ticket.

Hollywood stars sign open later against Paramount-Warner deal

An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood heavyweights was published on April 13 opposing a deal that would see the historic Warner Bros. studio swallowed by rival Paramount.

Greece's ancient sites get climate-change checkup

Climate change is pushing Greece to reassess risks to its ancient sites, with authorities launching a nationwide plan to protect key monuments from wildfires, heatwaves, floods and rising seas

Türkiye’s manuscript collection among world’s largest

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy says Türkiye has reached a historic milestone in cultural heritage, with over 13 million digital views and thousands of restored works boosting global access

Tunceli’s digital guide brings tourists closer to hidden gems

A new mobile application, “Tunceli Digital,” has been developed to help visitors explore the historical, natural and cultural attractions of Tunceli.

Ancient rock tombs, fortress reveal Hellenistic past

Hellenistic-era fortress and royal tombs overlooking the Kızılırmak Valley reveal layers of Anatolia’s past as excavation and restoration efforts continue

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights

NASA is already setting its sights on the next Artemis mission following the triumphant return of Artemis II astronauts, whose historic lunar flyby delivered never-before-seen views of the moon’s far side, a rare solar eclipse from lunar orbit and a new distance record for human spaceflight.

Britney Spears checks into rehab following DUI arrest

U.S. pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, U.S. media reported on April 12.

Iconic ‘Grease’ musical to hit Zorlu PSM stage

“Grease,” one of the most iconic musicals in global pop culture history, is coming to Istanbul tonight with a new production at Zorlu PSM’s Turkcell Stage.

Snowy summit of Tahtalı Mountain attracts visitors in spring

Visitors in Antalya can experience both sea and snow within half an hour, as the snow-covered summit of Tahtalı Mountain continues to attract tourists