Antalya State Opera and Ballet to open 2026 with ‘Tria’

Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner

Choir conductors to be trained at master class

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire

‘Village of Ballets’ most awarded short documentary of 2025

Turkish works translated with TEDA project

Gaziantep targets 3 million tourists

After breaking its all-time tourism record in 2025 with nearly 2.5 million visitors, Gaziantep is aiming to host 3 million tourists in 2026 with its UNESCO-recognized gastronomy, museums and ancient sites

Göbeklitepe aims to draw Chinese tourists

Promotional efforts targeting Chinese tourists will be intensified in the coming years to significantly increase visitor numbers at Göbeklitepe — the extraordinary 12,000-year-old archaeological site, often hailed as the “zero point of history” and proudly inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  

‘King’s Daughter’ Roman bath hits 50,000 visitors

The Basilica Therma Roman Bath, also known locally as the “King’s Daughter” in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat’s Sarıkaya district, welcomed around 50,000 visitors in 2025.

NASA's new moon rocket heads to the pad

NASA’s giant new moon rocket headed to the launch pad on Jan. 17 in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.

A show like no other!

Why is it just better to watch a movie in a cinema? One straight answer is that it is a shared experience.

Istanbul’s monumental trees stand through centuries

From mosque courtyards to parks and forests, Istanbul’s registered monumental trees are being protected as both natural heritage and enduring symbols of the city’s Byzantine, Ottoman and Republican past

Amasra, Safranbolu draw record visitor numbers in 2025

Türkiye’s Black Sea towns of Amasra and Safranbolu welcomed nearly 6 million visitors last year, marking a record year for tourism thanks to natural beauty, heritage and gastronomy

Turkish artist shares Anatolia’s woven language worldwide

From the timeless looms of Anatolian villages to the vibrant galleries of New York, weaving artist Fırat Neziroğlu is sharing the profound emotional and cultural language woven into Anatolia's ancient textiles with audiences around the world.

Unshowy mastery at Kontuar Pera

Kontuar Pera, a fire-centered kitchen in Beyoğlu, stands out with its quiet confidence, ingredient-driven plates and chef Mustafa Otar’s understated mastery, where craftsmanship speaks louder than spectacle

Eurovision to go on tour to celebrate 70 years

The Eurovision Song Contest will go on its first-ever tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, its organizer said on Jan. 15, as it reels from a boycott due to Israel's participation.

Göbeklitepe inspires young Kazakh artists

Göbeklitepe, the 12,000-year-old archaeological site in the southeastern Turkish province of Şanlıurfa and widely referred to as the “zero point of history,” has inspired young representatives of contemporary art from Kazakhstan.

Pianist builds musical bridge between Türkiye, Europe

State artist and world-renowned pianist Gülsin Onay has said that Türkiye is home to exceptionally talented young musicians who can compete on the global stage.