When a restaurant becomes the journey

2,800-year-old bone flute found at Troy, the first in 160 years

Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar’s home opens as a museum

Applications open for 27th Opera Competition

Woody Allen shoots new movie in Spanish capital

‘Harem Ballet’ continues its 28-year journey

Canadian publisher says novelist Orelien used AI to write novel

The publisher of top-selling Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien said on Oct. 21 it had confirmed that he used artificial intelligence to help write his novel “It Was Either That or Die.”

Dutch ensemble Calefax to perform two shows at Istanbul concert hall

Dutch reed quintet Calefax is set to perform two programs for adult and young audiences at Istanbul’s Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall on Oct. 24 and 25.

Turkish bridal trousseau heritage showcased in Abu Dhabi

An exhibition exploring Ottoman and Anatolian bridal trousseau traditions has opened in Abu Dhabi, marking its third international stop after New York and St. Petersburg.

Spotify cracks down on AI-generated ‘slop’

Spotify has removed more than 50 million tracks identified as artificial intelligence-generated “slop” or spam from its recommendations this year, as the music streaming platform steps up efforts to protect human artists and improve the listening experience.

Hellenistic mosaic structure unearthed at Kültepe-Kaniş

The discovery marks the first of its kind at the ancient settlement, where four Hellenistic cultural layers have also been identified

Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS

Actress Christina Applegate has revealed that her doctor told her she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), leaving her uncertain about the cause of the debilitating symptoms that continue to affect her daily life.

‘Treasury of Ice’ reveals relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt

A bow once used to fire arrows in an ancient hunt. A crunched tube of mayonnaise and a discarded wine bottle. An alpinist’s cracked helmet. A statuette dating back to Roman times.

Topkapı Palace’s Darphane-i Amire to open with five museums

The historic complex in Topkapı Palace’s First Courtyard will soon open its doors to visitors, featuring over 10,000 artifacts in five specialized museums dedicated to porcelain, calligraphy, weapons, maps and industrial history

‘Nutuk’ to reach global audiences in eight languages

Culture and Tourism Ministry has introduced new editions of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s “Nutuk” in eight foreign languages, alongside audio, sign language and Braille versions, as part of a project to expand access to the landmark work

‘The Simpsons’ revives controversial character Apu

The animated series “The Simpsons” has brought back Apu, the Kwik-E-Mart operator who had been largely absent from the show for nearly a decade amid criticism that the character reinforced stereotypes about South Asian Americans.

Taika Waititi’s ‘Star Wars’ put on hold

New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi has confirmed that his long-awaited “Star Wars” movie has been put on hold indefinitely, six years after the project was first announced.

Culture Route Festival moves to İzmir

The İzmir leg of Türkiye’s Culture Route Festival will run from Oct 24 to Nov 1, featuring concerts by prominent Turkish performers, art exhibitions, opera, theater, workshops and activities for children